Let The Hunt Begin

"We are taking you to hell, Lucifer orders."

"Why? I do not answer to Lucifer." River all but gritted out.

"My order," Damien said, using a firm yet soft voice as he gazed down at a now perturbed River.

"Why?" River asked with a little tilt to his head.

"This place is no longer safe for you, you need a safer place," Damien explained.

"But-" River tried to protest but was interrupted by Damien.

"No buts, Riv. You are leaving, and that is final." Damien resolutely said, giving no room for arguments.

"Okay..." River drawled out with a lost expression on his face as if he was deeply thinking.

"What is the matter?" Damien asked with a raised eyebrow.

"It is nothing." River hastily said, glancing up to offer his mate a crooked smile.

"Perfect." Damien chirped, too cheerful to be considered faux.

In a split second, Damien and Sam exchanged a knowing look as a permanent frown became visible on Sam's face.

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