Rayline. With a beaming smile, I take his hand as we walk through the airport terminal. He follows behind happily as we almost pass him. Well, how could I possibly hide my excitement? Because it was time to go to Rome. "Relax, we have hours on the plane before we get there," he said in an amused tone. "I can't relax!" I said with sparkling eyes. "I can't wait to see where you are staying, to see the city!" His smile slowly brightened as I continued to ramble on about everything I wanted to see and do during my few days there. "You should sleep on the plane to save energy," Cole commented. "If you can make me," I said, and a laugh escaped his lips. "Really, you should rest. It's going to be a long flight," he says. "What about you?" "If I get tired, I will send you a piece of my memory. But I will try to stay awake." I stopped my walking and pouted. "You need to sleep too." "Only if I know that you are rested enough." He kissed my head, and I nudged him playfully before conti
Rayline. I grinned and placed my glass on the table in the corner of the room before turning to face him. "I told you to stop reading my mind." I raised an eyebrow, and he smirked instead. He set his glass down, and as I lifted my arms to his neck, his hands made their way to my waist to hug me. He leaned in, coming closer as his nose touched mine. "Sorry, kitten. I'm glad to hear how much you love me." I scoffed and pulled away while rolling my eyes, making him chuckle. My gaze returned to his, our eyes interlocked, and he leaned down to kiss me. As our lips gently touched, his lips danced quickly to mine. He pulled back slightly, but I drew them back, and he smiled as I kissed him, more passionately this time. We sink into a steady rhythm as our bodies cling to each other, his chest against mine as his arms wrap around my body. His tongue slipped into my mouth, the bitter taste of wine washing over my lips, and I slowly ran my fingers through his hair, making him moan. My touch b
Rayline. As we walk towards the bedroom, I almost break the door down. Once I hear the click that indicates the door is closed, Cole immediately presses me against the wall as his lips suck gently on the skin of my neck, and I gasp softly as his tongue begins to swirl around licking my neck. My hands squeeze his shirt, and he lets go within seconds. He presses his body against mine, as our eyes lock, and he crushes my lips between his. His hand slid down to my pants and tugged at the button as a wave of realization seemed to hit him. He pulled his hand back and stopped instantly, his eyes meeting mine. "What about the runes?" He asked incredulously. My mouth parted as my eyes looked down, and when they met with his waist, I swallowed hard. Reaching out my hand to undo his belt slowly before pulling it off, I took the leather material and held it between the two of us. "I'm willing to try it if you want." My eyes looked into his eyes, meeting with the most intense purple glow I had
Rayline. All I could do was whimper as my mind could not comprehend a clear response. My mind was a mess as the pressure quickly built up, reaching its limit. I tried to lift my legs up as he hooked my knees and pushed them up, almost folding me over as he slammed into me. "Ah, fuck!" I cried out as he managed to ram deeper. He groans at the change in position, and I can hear him muttering a few curses in between gasps. "Cole?" I was finally able to speak. "I-I'm gonna... fuck, I'm gonna come!" He moved even faster, each stroke hitting the spot that made me so turned on, and with the last stroke, my body began to convulse. I cried out loudly as I was pinned to the mattress by his weight. His movements slowed, taking a deep breath before stopping. He moved his hands, letting my legs fall down, and he leaned in to kiss my temple. Even as I gave him permission to do what he wanted— to make use of me— he was still mindful of my current state. Apart from his hard cock that I still fe
Rayline. My head was pounding painfully as the throbbing ache rushed through it. Opening my eyes, I shook my head and looked at the sunlight seeping into the room. In that instant, the pain went away, and gradually I rolled onto my side, with my hand clutching the sheet to my chest. The other side of the bed looked empty, but soon I spotted a small note that read, "Today's training is early. I'll be back soon. Love you - C.S." My eyes then shifted to the black shirt that was folded and lying on the bed mattress. I just assumed that it was left for me, and it made me smile to myself. Taking a step out of the bedroom, with Cole's shirt hanging on my thighs, I made my way to the kitchen. It was quiet in the apartment except for the noise coming in from the open balcony door. My feet stepped into the kitchen and headed for the fridge. There are all sorts of brands of food that I have never seen before, so I have no idea where to start. Then I spotted some fruit and decided to start t
Rayline. The day seemed to fly by in a flash. Spending the morning buying food and looking out at the streets, then walking around the city looking at the shops and buildings, and even enjoying a bit of dancing in the square with the music playing. It was a relief to walk around and talk to Cole as if everything was fine, pretending that I had no other problems in the world and was on a magical vacation with my boyfriend. Really, I wish it was like that, but I'm grateful to be able to have moments like this. "So what's next for today?" I asked as I walked down the sidewalk with a smile on my face. "Hmm, I was thinking how about we go to a nice cafe with a nice view, maybe grab a snack," Cole continued as I looked up at him with sparkling eyes, making his light yellow eyes sparkle. "I could show you some of the architectural forms, all the ancient things, and then we could stop at the church and look at the spear." "Sounds perfect," I replied as I clasped his hand and swung our arms
Rayline. My lips parted as a wave of sadness washed over me, but not for me or what I wanted, but for him. It was beyond my imagination. The angels made him agree to never bear children. It was either that or his life... He was so young, it was no wonder that he did not care about the possibilities. He never thought that he would want children. He never even thought that he would fall in love. "...Is that part of the reason why you want to stay safe?" I asked, my voice shaking. He bit his lip and looked away, but then I grabbed both his hands. "If something happened by accident... there would only be one choice for you." There was a tremor in his hands as he stared at me again. "And I don't want you to be forced to make that decision." I hated it. I hated that he was being forced into a position like this. I hated that he was treated differently. I hated that people were so afraid that they chose to make him suffer instead. "I'm sorry," he said weakly, looking defeated. I frowne
Rayline. We made our way down a few hallways until we found the main room, and my vision began to adjust. There were benches lined up, and my eyes looked up to see the beautifully decorated ceiling that hung high above our heads. While I was busy admiring the architecture of this building, Cole went on to observe his surroundings carefully. He then started to take a step in another direction, and I could feel a growing sense of intention in him. At last, after a seemingly endless walk in the darkness, Cole finally stopped in his tracks, and I came across a large display case guarded by ropes. I took a step forward and gave him a fleeting glance. "Do... do you think this is real?" He pressed his lips together and took a step closer, his keen eyes looking at them closely. "I don't feel anything." He paused for a moment. "Joey might be right." "Are you sure?" I looked down at the spearhead. It looked centuries old, but that did not mean it was real, it could have been a copy. "Well,
Rayline. The meeting went exactly as I had expected it to go. Harvey briefly explained the entire situation and what he knew. Basically, all the causes of the riots and rebellion are related to years ago, and the roots have been resolved and dealt with. However, there would be unresolved loose ends and there were still ropes to be tied. Lilith most likely still has more allies and connections in places they have yet to discover, and they need to be sought out and dealt with. It may take a long time to clear things up, maybe even years, and the impact could be catastrophic. Harvey then asked everyone to share their stories and their connections. Cole spoke in front of us all, sharing everything. He talks about how he was first sent to Earth, and how Lilith gave his mother the disease out of spite and revenge. He spoke about the recent attacks, and how they were done as hatred towards him when they were actually related to the rebellion. He then spoke about me, how we met, how he bec
Rayline. As I lay nestled against his chest, I playfully drew small circles on his chest, the warmth of his skin keeping me wrapped in his arms, his wings spread out around me. The morning light sneaked in through the bedroom curtains while the two of us were still snuggled together on the bed, the sheets tattered messily. He ran his fingers through my hair, fiddling with the strands as I listened to his heartbeat, hearing every breath he took. "Did you fall asleep?" he asked softly, making me smile. "I should be the one asking you that." Spinning around to face him, my hand came to rest under my chin. "You were so busy as soon as we got back, and it doesn't seem like we got any sleep last night... or this morning." His lips curled up mischievously and his hand slid down my bare back, giving me goosebumps. "I'm doing okay. It was all definitely worth it." "Mmm...hmm." I tilted my head cheekily. Right now I was in his room at his father's house. As soon as the chaos died down, h
Rayline. He placed his hand on Cole's chest. There was light... a glowing white light that emanated from the archangel's fingertips, covering Cole's body. The light grew more and more, wrapping everything around him, and I had to squeeze my eyes shut because of the blinding light. I clutched Chase's hand as a wave of power pulsed through the room, shaking everything around me. I could feel my heart beating faster, my breath catching in my throat as the tension continued to rise in my chest. The light was retracted back into Cole's body, clinging to his skin. As I opened my eyes cautiously, I saw the light fading away as the archangel got to his feet and stepped back. Without holding myself back, I jumped forward, rushed to Cole's side, and with trembling hands, placed them on the side of his cold face. A few moments passed without anything happening, waiting. I gently brushed his hair aside. Then all of a sudden, his chest heaved, catching a deep breath that sounded so sharp, and
Rayline. A wave of cool air filled the room as the flames died out, leaving a trail of empty craters. No one moved. No one dared to breathe until the demon himself, Harvey stepped back. All the Nephilim watched his movements in awe, and some of them even bowed their heads in his honor. I leaned over Cole's body, my hands shaking as I brushed his hair, which had fallen to the side. Tears fell again, rolling down my cheeks without stopping. The sound of footsteps coming closer, got louder until they finally stopped right behind me. "Rayline?" I blinked slowly, turned my head towards the source of the voice, and saw Cole's father standing there. His expression changed as his gaze fell on his son who lay motionless in my arms. He swallowed, his gaze filled with such deep pain. "...Is there any other way?" I asked hoarsely. "Is there anything you can do?" He knelt beside me, pain filling his eyes. "I'm sorry," he says hoarsely. I look back down at Cole, and the sobs I have been holdi
Rayline. Seconds. In a mere few seconds, my entire world comes crashing down, shattering into pieces as the heart-wrenching pain rips through my soul. My lungs burned as I let out a horrifying wail, holding onto Cole's chest with all my strength, begging, pleading for him to come back to me. My hands are still clasped tightly in his now cold hands, while my tears are flowing freely. I clutched at his shirt, crying helplessly as if I could bring him back with the despair welling up from within me. Out of the blue, I felt a gentle hand placed on top of mine, and I jumped, before I froze at the sight of Jesse looking up at me, his tattered wings dragging behind him. Tears streamed down his face from pain and sorrow, and his eyes lowered to the motionless Cole. He bites his lip as he looks down, squeezing his eyes shut as more tears fall. A sob that sounded like it was choking his throat before he sucked in a deep breath, and his head lifted. He reached out his trembling hand over to C
Rayline. Chris lifted the sword back up with a solemn look, ready to chop his bones off, and started to swing. But before Chris could swing the sword, Lilith suddenly stepped aside, stopping him in his motion. "Hmm..." Lilith stepped forward, and Chris suddenly stopped in midair. "I think I have seen this before." He said, moving between me and Cole. "You are ready to give up everything, while the ones around you squirm helplessly." She went on, talking about the night Cole would trade himself... to let them kill him so that all of us could leave. Cole's head snapped up to meet her eyes, with a glint of hatred. "But there was something missing, something that happened afterward. What is it now?" She tapped her fingers on her lips, as if in deep thought. "Oh! I remember now!" She let out a maniacal laugh. "You lost the person you loved the most..." Then she lifted a sacred sword, the reflection of its light glistening down on the steel, as her eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a pie
Rayline. To my horror, I watched as the skin of his wings was ripped away from the bones that reached out below, leaving only shredded pieces of flesh. His blood spilled onto the ground, soaking the tiles beneath him. She did not stop. With an expressionless face, Lilith continued to shred her own son's wings... the most precious thing to them. "STOP!" Cole's shout echoed out, filled with pain. Tears flooded his eyes. In a fit of rage, he let loose a blast of power that sent the men flying across the room, crashing to the hard ground. Cole reached out his hand towards Lilith, trying to stop her. Lilith froze in place, while Jesse's screams stopped, his body falling to the ground with a sound that struck my heart. I rushed towards him, my heart sank as I made my way to his side at the sight of the remains of his wings in a pool of blood, and a sick feeling came over me, making me bring my hand to my mouth, trying to hold back the gasps. How could she do this? To her own son. "...H
Rayline. Cole let out a slow breath, as if trying to calm himself down. I hold on to his side, trying to provide support. "But I'm not done with you yet," Lilith continues with a sinister smile. "Cole!" I exclaim as his body abruptly slips out of my arms, throws onto the stairs of the dais, and lands hard on his back. A groan escaped his lips. "To think a half-breed like you could beat me." Lilith walked haughtily towards Cole, her smile full of disdain. "What happened to all those threats, huh?" she asked, her eyes flashing with cruelty as she lifted her hand, making his eyes widen and I could see her power take hold of his throat. "What happened to ripping me apart, hm?" She took a step closer. Cole remained motionless, his blood-red eyes locked on Lilith, full of malice. "What's wrong? Nothing left to say, mutt?" But then, Cole smirked. His blood-stained lips curled up, making Lilith frown, puzzled. Slowly, his hands opened, causing the melted pieces of metal to fall to the gr
Rayline. Chaos broke out in a split second. Before I could even see his movements, Cole was already whizzing over to Lilith. The blazes lining the entire wall burst with the sudden increase in heat, forcing me to lift my arms to protect myself. Screaming and roaring could be heard clearly as Cole furiously swung his claws at her while she quickly dodged out of his reach. Lilith sent a wave of fire that blasted across the room, scorching the air around her, which made Cole lift his wings and throw them off to the side. I ducked down to avoid the lick of flame that shot out when I heard my name being called. As I turned my head, I caught sight of Taylor staring at me, tugging on the enchanted chains that held both him and Jesse, and without thinking, I jumped to my feet and slid towards them. In another corner of the room, Levi and the other demons were too distracted with helping their leader to focus on me, in addition to the battle that was going on inside the room. Once I reache