“Are you ready?” I asked Louise, Vlad and Mikaela.
They were the only ones I was taking with me to the overworld. Louise and Vlad were strong vampires with unique abilities. Mikaela was the only demon I trusted. She had a slight crush on me, and I won't lie; she was the one who helped me blow some steam after a long day, which meant that she was loyal to me, not Caelan.
I have made it clear that as soon as I find my mate, everything between us will stop. Mikaela wasn't happy when I told her that, but she couldn't do anything. Our mates are sacred; she will find hers one day, and her silly crush will end.
I stood before the three of them, studying each carefully. I couldn’t afford any mistakes on this mission. Louise was the first to meet my gaze. I knew I could trust my cousin with my
