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Kris was silent, surprised at Darkyn's audacity. Immortals and demons fought among themselves, for mortals were too weak and temporary to bother with. It was an understanding as old as the Dark One, who had stopped his demons once before when they launched attacks on humans. While Kris would love to sacrifice a certain infuriating mortal to further his cause, he wouldn't even sacrifice her, let alone allow Darkyn's to wipe out a village. Any bleed over of their battle into the mortal world was unacceptable.

He strode into the hall, calling, "Kiki!"

His brother poked his head from the burnt-out remains of Kris's own chamber. "Scout, tell him. I'm going to find my brothers."

The scout bobbed his head. Kris opened a portal to the Indian Ocean Sanctuary, where Erik had gone to seek out Ully. The vial was in his pocket, and he strode into the Sanctuary, eyes roving for Erik or Ully.

The largest of the Sanctuaries, it was packed with the majority of the Immortals who had been present in the castle. His eyes took in the different people as he sought out Hannah before realizing she had likely gone to the Caribbean with her sister. Katie's words stung despite his attempt to ignore them. Someone had lied to her about Lilith, who had died defenseless and alone. Andre never approved of Lilith, either, but he'd never accused her of evil. An unbound Immortal's mate had no protection from demon or Immortal Code. He'd learned this the hard way when Andre refused to do more than send Rhyn to Hell for killing Lilith. Had she been his mate, Andre would've made Rhyn dead-dead.

Kris wasn't about to lose Hannah the same way. While Lilith's tattoo-- and therefore, her bond to him-- had never fully materialized, he'd find a way to ensure Hannah's did.

Frustrated at not finding either of the men he sought, he created a portal to the Caribbean Sanctuary and emerged outside the walls. He beat on the door then entered unbidden. A small woman in a brown robe rushed to remind him of the rules.

"I know, good lady," he said. "I will not be here long. By chance, have you seen-- " "Kris?"

He looked up at the sweet voice, his anger melting at the sight of Hannah's pretty face. She smiled uncertainly. He excused himself to cross to her. She appeared healthy, and her blue eyes were bright.

"I am glad to see you well," he said. "Did Toby make it safely?" "Yes, of course. Katherine brought us here."

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