Ren's POV
Damon's opal eyes narrow at me. "You said that?"
I shrug.
"He might not be as good as I thought he was, and his intentions may have been less pure," Seraphina says, the words like pinpricks on my skin, "but his words make sense."
"So, we are going to Africa?" Cole asks.
"We?" Damon faces him. "Cole, it is dangerous..."
"I thought we already established that where Seraphina goes, I go," Cole says, squaring his shoulders. "Unless Seraphina says otherwise."
I have to hand it to the guy. He is also tougher than he looks.
"I do not mind," Seraphina says. "In fact, it will be nice to have a friend when I find out the truth." Her eyes meet Cole's. "And I promise that next time, I will not bite your head off."
"And I?" Damon asks. "Am I not your friend?"
I roll my eyes.
"You k
