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The girl shook her head slightly as she finally spoke, "I don't think so Abraxas. I told you to call off your lap-dogs. I can still feel their nerdy eyes on my back."

The woman went to the door, shutting it quietly behind her as she left the room.

"You should know by now that I am not the puppet. Really? You haven't figured it out? Damn, you're slow. Now, as for the vampire...I think I have an idea that will help you, and entertain me in the process." The girl took a seat, crossing her legs at the knee and resting her hands in her lap. "I'll take care of their Council for you, if you can do something for me in return. Now, I can't tell you what that is yet, but you don't really care. Just as long as your job is easier, who cares..right?" She grinned deviously, quickly smoothing her skirt quick.

Aria and Lexie came bolting around the corner, pouncing Seth to the ground, holding him tightly. Both of them gibbering and blubbering something about how they were worried, he should be careful, this and that.

Markus sighed, setting the books down on the table before Serus, "Here, this is all I could find."

"Even the Council Library?" She gingerly flipped open the cover of one, peering back to a still sleeping Jaelynn. "Markus..I want you to do something for me."

Sensing her serious tone, Markus nodded, "Of course, my dear. What?"

"I want you to take her with you, and the girls..." She bit her lip, a tremor or terror racking her body as she remembered the fight with the demon.

Markus was slightly concerned, placing a hand on Serus's shoulder, "Serus..what's wrong?"

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him, "I almost lost her...I want her to go with you. I think she'll be safe so as long as she doesn't interfere. The demon only attacked her because Jae saw her coming after me and tried to stop her." Her hand shook slightly as it hovered over the book, "Please, you have to take her and keep her away."

Markus furrowed his brow, mildly disturbed, "Serus, you know she won't stay. She'll find a way to get to you. She would do anything to help you. I love her as much as you, and would I would take her in a heartbeat if I could keep her away from the danger, but you know I can't." He wrapped his arms around her in a firm hug, "I will at least try to talk to her though, alright?"

Serus rested her head against his chest, seeing as he was a good 6 feet tall compared to her petite 5'6". "You have to try...she can't get involved or she might die. I don't even think her Projection abilities could save her."