Page 83 of Demon Unleashed
“Bye, guys,” Pearce said, then disconnected the call.
“See,” Enya said triumphantly, and looked at Logan and Manus. “It’ll just take time.”
The five men exchanged contemplative looks.
Logan finally spoke. “So if that’s correct, and we’re gonna give it the benefit of doubt, that leaves one thing.”
Zoltan watched Logan’s expression. It was clear that even once he fully turned Stealth Guardian, he still had an uphill struggle to get accepted.
“Spit it out, Logan,” Enya said tightly.
“Zoltan committed unspeakable atrocities against humans and against us. That can’t just be wiped away. And even if we might believe that he’ll be good from now on, that doesn’t mean the council will believe it, or forgive what he’s done when he was a demon.” Logan turned to look directly at Zoltan. “You threatened our mates.”
“You had Nancy Britton killed. She was Kim’s mother,” Manus said. “She’s still grieving for her.”
Aiden cleared his throat. “Leila had to go into hiding because of you. You almost dragged her into the Underworld with you.”
Zoltan lifted his hands. “I know what I’ve done. And I know what I’m not responsible for.” He motioned to Manus. “I never gave the order to have Kim’s mother murdered. When I found out about it, I killed the demon responsible for it. I know that doesn’t bring Nancy Britton back, but rest assured that the killer paid for it. And Hamish already knows that I never overdosed Tessa. There’s a traitor who wants my throne, and he’s responsible for Tessa’s overdose.” He looked at Hamish.
Hamish nodded. “I believe him. Enya had photos of various demons, and Tessa identified one of them. It wasn’t Zoltan.”
Zoltan nodded to the Stealth Guardian. “I don’t expect any of you to just forgive and forget as if none of this ever happened. I’m willing to earn your forgiveness and that of your people.”
“How?” Aiden asked.
Zoltan took a breath. He didn’t know when he’d made the decision. But he knew it was the right one, the only one that would keep Enya and his unborn child safe. “By helping you destroy the entire Underworld and making sure the demons will never rise again.”
