(The Demon's Gruff Councilman is a short story and part of a series. The Asphalt Bay and Venetian Hills books were written with the intention they'd be read in a certain order. It is recommended that you read all previous books before starting this one. Reading order can be found inside this book.)

Krealik Putlova is a dragon shifter and council member. Having been the target of senseless violence years ago, he vowed to bring the hammer of justice down on those responsible. With the teams he oversees catching Carmine Verucci, Krealik believes he's one step closer to getting justice. Until Carmine dies and he's back to square one. When Krealik receives word that new information has been discovered he goes to hear it in person.

Belphegor is one of the demon princes of Hell overseeing his brother Belial's territory while Belial is off working for the council to shut down the labs. However, when an emergency pops up that he can't handle alone Belphegor goes to retrieve his brother. Only, he lands himself in the middle of an important meeting and his sudden appearance has the group perceiving him as a threat.

Neither man expected to meet their mate that day, but it happens. With the emergency back home and the new information on the enemy being fought by Krealik's teams, these two will have their work cut out for them in order to achieve their happily ever after. Can they do it or will the challenges they face get in the way?

(Warning: Contains sexual content and explicit language. Not recommended for those under the age of 18. This book does end on a cliffhanger that leads into the next book in the series.)

Reading Order:
1. An Alpha for the Demigod (Asphalt Bay One)
2. The Enforcer's Secret Vampire (Asphalt Bay Two)
3. The Beta's Poison Bite (Asphalt Bay Three)
4. Taming the Feral Tiger (Asphalt Bay Four)
5. The Alpha's Master (Venetian Hills One)
6. The Second's Cursed Mate (Venetian Hills Two)
7. The Doctor's Demon Prince (Asphalt Bay Five)
8. The Leopard's Twin Troubles (Asphalt Bay Six)
9. The Beta's Second Chance (Venetian Hills Three)
10. The Panther's Favorite Bully (Venetian Hills Four)
11. The Warlock's Beautiful Bird (Asphalt Bay Seven)
12. The Demon's Gruff Councilman (Asphalt Bay Eight)
*more to come*