Demon Evolution (31 page)

David seemed to be cowering in the corner,
while Cassandra did her best to protect him from the carnage. Three
other Archangels were trying to subdue their leader. They were the
last living Archangels. “Calm yourself, Dionysus,” Johanna said
firmly. “You’re scaring the boy.”

For some reason, these words got his
attention. In mid-throw, he froze, a plush, white ottoman dangling
from his fingers over his head. Dionysus gazed across the room at
the boy, who was a miniature version of his greatest enemy. “Ahh,
David,” he said soothingly. “I’m sorry I lost my temper,
David.”

David peeked out from behind Cassie. “No
problem, my lord. I understand.” To everyone’s surprise, David was
calm and collected. He didn’t look scared at all. On the contrary,
his face was confident, emotionless.

Pacified, Dionysus asked, “What do you make
of all of this, David?”

“It was a bad loss, my lord. Probably the
worst we have ever seen. But all is not lost. We can still
prevail.” His voice sounded older somehow.

Dionysus marveled at the strength of the
young boy. He had the same strength that he had seen in Gabriel
long ago, the same strength that he saw in himself. “You are wise,
David. What must we do?”

David didn’t seem surprised that Dionysus was
asking his opinion on strategy. It was like he had matured ten
years over the course of the day. He was changed, somehow. “We must
crush them.”

The boy said it with such malice, such
contempt, that even Dionysus felt an involuntary shudder pass
through him. Dionysus smiled. “We will crush them, David. And you
will help us do it.”

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The saga continues in other books by David
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The Evolution Trilogy by David Estes:

Book One—Angel Evolution

Book Two—Demon Evolution

Book Three—Archangel Evolution

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After growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
David Estes moved to Sydney, Australia where he lives with his
wife, Adele. When he’s not writing, he’s enjoying the sun and surf
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