Bargain is a short story by Kelley Armstrong which tells about how Xavier Reese comes across the "From Hell' Letter case which leads to the events of Broken. It can be read online, at Kelley's site.
Xavier wants an excuse to make contact with Elena, so he puts out feelers to his contacts for a job that requires strength and skill. Most are thug jobs, but another Evanidus demon tips him off to the For Hell letter, which is a perfect way to create a working relationship with her.
Characters[]
- Xavier Reese
- Roy - Xavier's contact
- Elena Michaels
Mentioned[]
Continuity[]
- Mention of Reese paying Elena a "favor" by helping her out at the compound in Stolen
Trivia[]
- The story of Xavier's facial scar is embarrassing and not at all intimidating
- Robert has officially passed his delegate duties on to Adam, but ever half-demon Xavier knows still deals with Robert rather than his stepson
- Xavier is an Evanidus half-demon