"You, too, Rhyn." Gabriel hid a smile and faced the direction where Deidre stood.
The death dealers nearest her had moved away uncertainly, as if sensing her power but unwilling to challenge it.
She was watching him. Gabriel waved her over. He strode towards Harmony and stopped, gazing at the death dealer responsible for the events of the underworld.
The Dark One joined him, her power making the air around him uncomfortably cold.
"Stay calm," he reminded her with a glance at the sky. The clouds were darkening once more, the wind picking up. "Got it?"
She nodded.
"You sure you want to see this?" he asked, withdrawing the long sword from his back.
"Yeah." There was no hesitation or remorse on her face. Hell and the underworld had hardened her enough that he believed her capable of standing up to Darkyn the way she claimed she would to protect humanity.
Gabriel touched Harmony's shoulder and envisioned her unfrozen.
She dropped to the ground again and caught her balance, staring at them.
"Let's keep this clean," Gabriel said. "On your knees, Harmony."
The death dealer looked around, confusion on her features. She grabbed a knife like the one she'd used to try to kill past-Death.
Gabriel didn't give her the chance to strike but swung the sword once, taking off her head with a single blow. He lowered the weapon and watched her body drop. It was a kinder death than she deserved, but Hell would make up for that.
"It's over," Deidre whispered.
He said nothing but called the soul to him. When the emerald had formed, he handed it to her.
"For Darkyn," he said. Reaching into his pocket, he retrieved the onyx soul of her mate and passed it to her. "For you."
She held the soul up, peering at it with mixed emotions.
"You've got the power of the Dark One, one of the only two entities that can raise men from the dead," he explained. "Do me a favor and wait until you're home to try it."
"Will do." She pocketed it. "What happens next?"
"The Dark One gets the fuck out of my domain," he said, smiling.
Deidre offered a small smile in return. "Sorry about the damage."
"Could be worse."
"I don't want to know. Tell Deidre farewell for now. And if you find that demon, can you send him back? I think he belongs in Hell's prison. I owe him for killing my ex."
Gabriel laughed. "It wouldn't be his first time."
She held his gaze a moment more before turning and stating away. A portal appeared before her.
"Deidre," he called. "One more thing."