The Baby Dilemma Ch 12
"Any word on Aridan?" Devi asked, letting Sevriel carry him into Abel and Torian's apartment.
"He's still critical. Sevron called, he said that Aridan has started to rot from the inside again. They don't know if they can stop it or if he'll end up like last time," Torian hung his head. There had been no stopping Aridan from sacrificing himself for Devi, Aridan was too stubborn when it came to the people he loved.
"If they can keep him alive long enough for me to get my powers back I can fix him, but they have to keep him breathing," Devi shook his head. He felt so helpless.
"Where's Seth?" Devi looked around, half expecting to see her hiding somewhere.
"I took her home, she's had enough excitement for one day," Abel gestured for Sevriel and Devi to seat themselves on the couch.
"Have you eaten?" Torian asked, looking down at his feet.
"Not yet, we will soon. How are you feeling, Torian? Is your hunger still pulling at you like before?" Devi looked Torian over for signs of hostility.
"I've got it under control for now. Are you sure you want me hanging around your child?"
"You won't hurt her. I know you better than that," Devi reached over, setting the infant in Torian's arms.
Torian looked down at her sweet little face, grinning up at him with little kittenish fangs poking over her lip. He yanked his finger back when she snapped her little teeth at it.
"Just like her mother," Torian snickered. The child reached up, grasping handfuls of Torian's hair and yanking it down toward her mouth.
"She takes what she wants, just like her mother, too," Sevriel laughed, helping free Torian from her grip.
"Just wait until she starts to come into her powers. Revlis demons are nothing but trouble," Torian grinned.
"I hope you'll let us babysit her. I love babies and she's the cutest little thing I've ever seen!" Abel reached over, petting the little girl's hair.
"Even cuter than me? I'm so hurt, Abel!" Devi squeaked, feigning tears.
"Maybe its because you've made him feel violated that he doesn't think you're cute anymore," Sevriel kissed Devi's forehead.
"Or maybe I haven't made him feel violated enough!" A look of determination took over Devi's sleepy features. He grinned at a nervous looking Abel, his little fangs flashing under the light.