For Orion, the crystals themselves were of little consequence. But for succubus sisters like Lilith and Delilah, they might have a very specific, very potent use.
"A fine gift," Orion's avatar said. "I accept."
The three of them spent the rest of the afternoon lazing in the sun.
Kraken still hadn't returned by the next day, and Makareth, unable to bear the idleness any longer, took off for the front lines to find him. In truth, he was a battle junkie. With a war raging just over the horizon, it was a miracle he'd managed to sit still for a single night, and only because he was still injured.
"I envy that guy," Isabella murmured, watching his retreating back, her beautiful eyes filled with a complex mix of admiration and frustration.
