Chapter 170

Drew

Once he and Shawna had managed to calm the court, Drew headed straight to the dungeon to deal with General Babbage. He needed to know how deep the corruption went. Were there other traders hidden among his people? Or worse was Babbage in league with Mara.

The Kindred walked in silence with Drew. Once they reached the interrogation room of his dungeon, he lead them into a room with a one way glass mirror. He found General Babbage looking tired and bored. He was chained by iron shackles to a plain iron chair. Guards stood all around him almost as if they expected him to try to escape. Babbage sat still and silent, giving nothing beyond his passive expression.

“Can you read any more of his thoughts?” Drew asked Damian.

Damian shook his head. “He is purposely clearing his mind. As you ask him questions, he may give more away.” Damian said. “I’ll accompany you, if you like.” He offered.

Drew nodded and motioned for Damian to follow. He hoped that Babbage would cooperate or that Damian could pluck the information from his head. Even though he knew Babbage was guilty, he still would rather give him a single swift execution rather than a long drawn out torture session. Drew would kill when necessary, but he didn’t relish in it the way Damian did.

Almost as if Damian was listening to his head he turned to face the fae. “I know you aren’t much on the gruesome, I could take care of this for you.” He offered.

Drew shook his head. “This is my problem and my responsibility. I appreciate the offer though.”

Damian smiled. “We are in this together. He attacked our mate and brought division to all our people. That makes this our problem.” Damian growled.

Drew smiled, he knew how protective Damian was of Stormy. Drew had concerns that if Damian was turned lose, he would rip Babbage apart for the part he played in multiple attempts against Stormy’s life.

As they walked into the interrogation room, Drew could feel a shift in Babbage. He could see the General watching Damian carefully. Damian picked up on it immediately.

“Don’t worry General, King Drew has muzzled me, unless of course you remain uncooperative. I’ve been told of you are not helpful, I get to play. Personally I hope you keep quiet. I’m feeling peckish and I have lots of fun ideas. I’m not sure if you would be a better snack or sex slave. Of course I could do both, at the same time.” Damian said as he cracked his knuckles and licked his lips suggestively.

It was all Drew could do not to bust out laugh, as he listened to Damian’s threat and observed the look on Babbage’s face.

Drew winked at Damian. “I heard you split you last slave from gonads to cleft.”

Damian shrugged. “He didn’t scream the way I like. I had to keep trying.”

Babbage eyes almost bulged out of his head. Damian walked over and seductively ran his thumb over Babbage’s cheek. “He has a pretty mouth, I can’t wait to use it properly. Of course, l’ll have to remove those pesky teeth so he will be able to take what I give him.”

Babbage paled. Damian smirked. He leaned down and sniffed the general’s hair. “Oh, I’m looking so forward to playtime. I have a pair of pretty pink ruffled panties with a split crack that is going to look so good on you while you are bouncing around my giant shaft.” Damian said huskily.

“Damian, you know the rules. No playtime unless he doesn’t corporate” Drew said playing along. He couldn’t wait to get out of that room. Drew didn’t know if he was going to laugh or throw up.

“Why would you order my assignation?” Drew asked.

“Because the realm deserves better,” Babbage growled.

Damian stepped back and crossed his arms.

“Fine, be that way.” He walked to the wall and leaned against it. He watched Babbage closely,. Occasionally blowing him air kisses.

“That wasn’t so hard.” Drew said with an eye roll. “Tell me, what does the realm deserve instead.” Drew said in voice that was so calm that it felt threatening.

“We are the strongest race. The fae is the oldest, most powerful race. We should be ruling the world, not hiding behind the idea of balance.” The general declared. “I have been tasked with removing weak leadership so we can rise once again to the superior race.”

“Tasked by who?” Drew asked with a raised eyebrow.

“The true goddess Tamara of course.” Babbage bragged. “She has appeared to me personally.”

“Did she tell you to kill my parents as well?” Drew said as he dug his nails into his palm to remain calm. The general had just confirmed that the Frost queen was involved in the attempts on his and Stormy’s life.

“Yes, the former king and queen were weak. They wanted peace. We must have war. We must show our strength to be taken seriously.” Babbage said with a maniacal laugh.

“Who else is involved?” Drew snapped.

For the first time Babbage paused. His mouth snapped shut and he shook his head. The General dug his hands into the sides of his chair.

Damian smiled and walked to the center of the room. He placed his hand on to Babbage forehead and leaned down menacingly. He kissed his own hand and slapped the generals cheek softly.

“Thank you, General. I couldn’t have done it without your paranoia and homophobia.” Damian looked up at Drew and smiled. “I have your list and know where to find the proof. You can start the trial and executions any time.”

Drew felt his whole body relax. Damian had gotten the information without blood shed. “Thank you, my friend. I say the sooner the better.”

He looked over at the guards and Damian approached them. He gave them the list and where to find the proof. He looked over his shoulder and winked at Babbage as he left the room.

“Excuse me Drew, but I need to go brush my teeth, and kiss my mate.” Damian said as he disappeared from the room.