Chapter 617

• "I'm astounded to hear you think Cassia is that fickle," he finally said, standing up to leave. Coming here hadn't been a good idea after all because Demetri was sorely tempted to kick the shit out of his friend for being so narrow-minded. "It would serve you right if she did kick you into touch. While I'm here, there are also some concerns about your antipathy towards Reasa. I just wanted to remind you to stay away from the girl."
• "I don't need you to tell me that," Pietro snapped back, more than a little anger in his voice as he rose too. "I've stayed away from her for days now. You have no need to concern yourself over that. You really came here just to push my buttons, Demetri?"
• The two vampires stared each other out and then Demetri's lips quirked in a smile. "Actually I did want to see how you were doing too," he grinned. "It's good to see you with some fire in your belly, my friend. Hold onto that and you will heal just fine." He turned and walked to the front door.