KISSERA AND THE FALLEN angels didn't waste any time on covert ops this time. After locking and loading at Zarek's, they took a portal straight to Beleth's. An empty fortress greeted them. They received no welcome from his minions. There was nothing. No guards. No servants. Beleth's home appeared to be abandoned. “No one's here,” Azazel said. “We can go.” “Not yet,” Luc countered. “We have to be sure.” They split at the entrance. Charouth and Azazel headed for the upper level while Zarek took the basement. That left Kissera and Lucifer to check the main floor. Awkward. Kissera followed Luc's lead as he walked from room to room. He was still pissed with her. They reached Beleth's throne room and Kissera stopped. Enough. “The blood thing is still bothering you, isn't it?” Lucifer ign

