Chapter 39 : A Demon's Awakening 2

For a moment I felt his arms tighten around me, his wings wrapped around both of us as if to provide a layer of comfort. "Don't you get it?" he snapped. "What I just did was a declaration of war! Why do you think I always hold back when I get attacked?"

"They know they'll get killed if they go after you. Why is that a bad thing?" Jesse asked, and I could see the flash of confusion in his eyes.

"Or they'll send someone else to kill me!" Cole shouted and the atmosphere became tense. Jesse swallowed and turned his face away.

"He's right, Jesse. They probably think he's too dangerous," Chase said in a calm tone.

"Then just get his superiors to tell them to let you go," Jesse said again, trying to make a suggestion.

"Like who?" Cole stared at him, and things got even more heated.

"Dad," Jesse answered without hesitation, and I saw the confusion on Cole's face.

"Very funny," Cole sarcastically laughs, showing his disbelief.

"I'm serious," Jesse insists.

"What? You want me to ask my