Nikolai stroked her cheek, then wrapped her in his embrace. “You’re safe,” he said tenderly beside her ear. “I’ve got you, and I’m going to keep you safe.

Looking for me, Angel?

Thank you for bringing me home.

Holy Moses on a pogo stick!!

You would quit the Order for her? Niko asked, the youngest only behind Dante, and a warrior who relished his duty perhaps even more than Dante had himself. I would quit breathing for her, if she asked it of me.

Harvard just took that option out of our hands. He is truly on his own now.

It kept him alive, he was certain; even more, it kept his darkest of his demons at bay.