"I didn't sense anyone coming," Atlas mumbled softly. Faelon scowled and suggested he turn invisible and see who it is. Atlas nodded and vanished. Faelon watched Sophia coming down the stairs and he gestured for her to come quietly. She looked at him curiously and when she stood in front of him he grabbed her when the front door opened and held her tightly to his chest as he shielded her from whatever was coming inside. Atlas reappeared and gestured to the door."It's my father Rai," he said with a laugh. Faelon released Sophia and watched the dark death angel enter. "Hey Rai, surprised to see you here," Faelon stated firmly. Rai nodded and told him that he was there to speak with him privately. Sophia started to scoot off of his lap until Faelon told her she could stay."You have every right to know what is going on," Faelon stated solemnly. Sophia nodded and sat back down but insisted that it be next to him and not on his lap. Faelon tried putting his wings back. His back was so da
Faelon felt vulnerable standing there nude. He covered himself with his hands as the devil bellowed his disdain at him for marking a human."You marked a human when I strictly told you not to and your black wings are white-tipped!" Lucifer snarled. Faelon watched him with a smirk on his face. He was so thrilled with himself for losing his virginity to Sophia to have any care what the devil was saying to him."What do you have to say for yourself?" Lucifer questioned him."Perhaps you should find another to end Randall Mathis as I would like to enjoy my marked mate more," Faelon stated boldly causing Lucifer to explode in anger. The devil waved his hand and Faelon found himself in Lucifer's private dungeons. They were located directly underneath his bedroom of his house in hell. Faelon gritted his teeth as his eyes glanced around the dark and extremely hot cell. Faelon had been in the room before when he was young and unruly. At that time he wished for all things to burn. Since meeting
Sophia turned on the overhead light in the living room, illuminating the small room. Atlas pulled out two reaper cards that suddenly appeared in his back pocket. As his eyes raced across them, his brow furrowed."Hey Phil, check these out," he said, showing them both to the angel."How can that be, they both pass at the same time but in different locations," Phil mumbled in confusion. "Isn't that your home address?" Atlas asked grimly. Phil nodded, looking upset. Sophia asked them what was going on and Phil looked at her as he frowned."What did Vincent say about you being attached to Randall? His exact words, Sophia," he said sternly and she shrugged."Just that if I die my soul goes to his father," she answered. Atlas was rubbing his chin and cursed."Do you know what symbols he used? Did he say anything when he marked you?" He questioned curiously. Sophia began to panic and shook her head. "I don't know or remember," she muttered as her whole body began shaking. Sophia remembere
Sophia was experiencing PTSD symptoms at the mention of her attack. Every time Vincent's name was mentioned the trauma came rearing its ugly head. She was shaking her head and frowning. Her single eye looked dark and lost."I'm going to head to the hotel and see if the room you had is available, Faelon," Phil said firmly and stood.Atlas said he would go with him. Faelon pushed his healing warmth into Sophia as he told the two others to stop back when the sun was high. As Atlas opened the door a shower of gunfire rang out at both Atlas and Phil in a torrent of bullets. Faelon grabbed and transported himself and Sophia into Otis's office."Stay here and hide under the desk if you hear anyone approaching. I'm going to go help the other two," he said firmly. Sophia nodded then jerked his arm back."Please, be careful," she whimpered. Faelon pressed his lips firmly against hers giving a hard kiss and nodded."I will return, I promise," he swore as he brushed her chin and disappeared leavi
Sophia ran up the wood-planked metal stairs and went into the first room she saw. It was a bedroom and she noticed a telephone on the nightstand. She quickly lifted the handset and dialed the number for Otis's office. With her eyes facing the door she mumbled, "answer, please." When she heard Otis say hello she said, "Tell Phil I'm at a penthouse in the city. I don't know which one and Anthony is going to use me to take down Randall!" Otis was silent on the other line and all Sophia heard was a click and then a dial tone. She glanced at the receiver and frowning hung up the phone. Hearing the bedroom door open she turned and watched Anthony walk inside. Wringing her hands trying hard to keep her cool she stared nervously at the large man."It was a food delivery so you're safe to come down and eat with me," he said firmly. Sophia nodded as she hadn't eaten for a while and was hungry. "Thank you for not behaving in a preposterous manner. I despise females that let their emotions rule
Atlas's brother Hoka arrived immediately after Atlas had called and was shaking Phil's hand. The guardian angel was a bit concerned about the male due to his spiked black hair and both his arms covered in nautical-themed tattoos. He also mentioned that the female that was the concern wasn't at the hotel."How am I to read this human if she isn't here, brother?" Hoka asked Atlas bluntly."Can you just reverse the spell put on her? Give her soul back to herself or something," Atlas mumbled softly, seeing Hoka frowning at him."It was most likely a ritual and no I cannot simply reverse it," he sighed in frustration. Phil suggested that they all return to the room so they could include Faelon in the discussion. Atlas nodded and told his brother to come along. "If this Faelon knows this female I might be able to connect to her through his memories if he was close with her," Hoka mentioned as they climbed up the stairs. Atlas nodded and elbowed Phil. "They were VERY close, Faelon marked h
Anthony felt a tickle on the lower half of his face and peered out of his lowered eyelids. His eyes widened at the human female nestled against him. Her once-damp hair was a dried mess and was pressed against his neck and chest. Using his feet and arms he pushed her away from himself. Sophia didn't move and only whimpered a little before scooting her back against his side. After returning to the spot she was before, her unconscious protests stopped and her steady breathing returned. Anthony frowned deeply and rolled over. He followed the demon rules and his own to the tee of not getting attached to humans."I will never become smitten with a lowly human," he mumbled softly. Sophia's arms wrapped around his chest as her face rested against his shoulder blades. Staring out in the dark he gritted his teeth. Sophia's hands were chilled and he realized that she was probably just cold. Feeling generous he rolled back over and pulled her into his embrace to warm her. "Thank you," she mumble
Faelon rubbed his face in the darkness after his conversation with Anthony. He was curious if Lucifer was giving him subtle warnings about not being with Sophia because he would ultimately make him earthbound if he continued his pursuit. Atlas lifted his head and yawned."Who was that on the phone?" He questioned tiredly. "We can discuss it in the morning, go back to sleep reaper," Faelon growled firmly and Atlas nodded as he laid back down on the couch. Phil was sawing logs so Faelon nudged him to quiet down since the pair were sharing the large bed. He laid back and thought about the human female as he frowned. Wondering if she was worth Lucifer's wrath and truly his mate. Perhaps he had been wrong since Phil's heart had started beating like his. Frustrated, he covered his eyes with his forearm and forced himself to rest. Meanwhile, Sophia had awakened before Anthony and she went quietly to the bathroom to change. Wearing a plain designer t-shirt and pair of jeans, he had purchased
Exiting Aira's bedroom, Hoka looked at all the concerned faces."The soul split worked as they were already soulmates. Salis's injuries are bad and I countered the black Magik but at a price," He stated plainly. Grabbing his upper arms firmly, Faelon looked directly into his eyes."What price?" He inquired. Narrowing his eyes, Hoka exhaled deeply."I used a lot of energy so I am weak for the moment and need my mate," he muttered hoarsely. Faelon caught him before he fell from exhaustion."Atlas! Go get your brother's husband!" Faelon shouted."Geesh loud mouth, I'm standing right here. Give me him and I will transport him to the guest house," Atlas grunted in annoyance. Looking sheepishly at the reaper, Faelon told him he was sorry. Laughing lightly, Atlas side-eyed him."You are always a sorry sot," he teased then vanished with his brother. Faelon could hear Sophia giggling and glanced over at her."Are you going to accept Salis as your daughter's mate?" She questioned curiously. "I
Frustration filled Faelon's mind as Aira ignored him completely. Aira jerked her arm from his grasp once they reappeared inside the house. She rushed up the stairs to her bedroom holding her hands to her chest weeping. Atlas was glaring at him and so was his son Asher."You should tell him what you saw in Salis's mind," Asher stated bluntly. Shaking his head, Atlas side-eyed Faelon."That bullheaded ass won't listen to me. He was raised by Lucifer and is just like him," he spat. "My mother will convince him. She looked shocked after what you told her," Atlas mumbled softly. Rolling his eyes at them both, Faelon frowned and searched for Sophia. Finding her sitting in the living room. She rushed up to him in concern."Did you find our daughter?" She asked curiously and he nodded. Faelon crushed Sophia to his chest in need of her love."I feel terrible, Aira is devastated by the absence of that bastard. Yet I am honor bound to take his life," he cursed."Why can't we just live in peace,
Appearing in her mother's room, Aira was crying happy tears seeing her Father kissing her mom passionately. Asher was standing there and glanced at his sister with a big grin on his face."Come meet our mother, sis. Well, whenever Father lets her up for air," he chuckled. Putting her hands up over her open mouth, Aira moved quickly to her parent's side. "Faelon, let me meet my grown children," Sophia mumbled softly. Sophia ran her thumbs across both the names on Faelon's cheek and frowned."These will be removed," she said confidently and looked at Aira as she started to smile. Glancing between both of her children, Sophia laughed lightly."You're both so bright and beautiful!" Sophia gasped as she pulled them both into her arms and hugged them tightly."Sorry for killing you during our birth," Asher stated bluntly. Sophia ruffled his hair and laughed."I'm very well and alive, son. Daughter, you are stunning," Sophia said softly, gathering Aira into her arms and giving her a motherl
Not getting to enjoy the afternoon with his children on the beach, Faelon sat before Gabriel instead. Showing the angel his father's name upon his hand he furrowed his brow in protest."I will not take the life of the one who gave me life," he said firmly and Gabriel eyed him callously."Even if he betrays you?" Gabriel asserted. Rolling his eyes, Faelon shook his head."He won't since he has disowned me due to his belief that I'm a traitor," Faelon growled bitterly. Hoka, who was overhearing their conversation, chuckled as he offered a drink to the large Archangel. When he turned to Faelon he cleared his throat."My mate said that you and your family can stay here as long as you like since we have a cozy guest house on the other side of the island with a private beach we can stay at," Hoka stated happily. Raising his brow in surprise, Faelon smiled happily and nodded."That would be great but it will only be until I remove all the names from my flesh," Faelon said sternly. Chuckling
Appearing in a dark alley full of clutter and trash bins, Faelon glanced up at the huge concrete buildings of the city. "Phil works in this building here," Atlas grunted, placing his palm against the side of the skyscraper. "Fantastic," Faelon stated as he looked down at his bare feet and shook out his tousled hair. "We look like mongrels, buddy," Atlas snorted. Shaking his head at the reaper, Faelon looked down the alley and noticed a door off the parking lot. "Let's go through the back so we draw less attention," he mumbled sourly as he started toward it. "Wait! Give me a moment. I can just transport us to his office once I find it," Atlas answered nonchalantly as he closed his eyes and pressed harder on the building with both his hands. "He is alone, give me your hand," Atlas ordered. The pair appeared before a startled Phil. "Wow, I haven't seen either of you for over a year! What are you both doing here so early? And why are their names covering you?" Phil inquired as he
Laying beside Sophia, Faelon let all his worries drift away as he listened to her steady heartbeat in her chest. He hadn't meant to fall asleep and awoke to the sound of slamming doors, running feet, and joyous laughter. Cracking his eyes open to see a lamp lighting the room from a nightstand in the corner. His skin was itchy and he could make out golden-colored names written on his hands, forearms, and legs. Gabriel must have inked him in his sleep, he thought with a frown.He glanced up and cursed seeing Sophia's blood bag empty. Groaning, he sat up and realized that he was still only wearing his boxers. "I'm sure I was a comical sight to behold when I was pissed," he mused as he switched the empty bag with a full one from the cooler. After heading to the bathroom and dressing in his nicely washed and folded clothes he headed out into the living room to find out what was causing all the commotion. The house was completely dark except for nightlights that were placed strategically a
Listening to Sebastian yell at him about Atlas, Faelon felt even more like a piece of shit."You are my son's only friend and he values your friendship. Not only that but he begged Rai to keep him on both you and Sophia because he felt a kinship with you both," Sebastian huffed. With his head held low, Faelon frowned. He side-eyed Gabriel attaching tubes to force blood into Sophia. Turning back to Sebastian he exhaled deeply."I was too caught up in losing Sophia to consider another's feelings. It is irresponsible of me," he muttered in response."He is the only reason why Sophia has gotten a second chance," Sebastian asserted while raising his fist at Faelon. Nodding his head, Faelon excused himself as he transported himself back to the front of the house in Tucson and knocked on the door. His mind recalled that he had destroyed the room he was locked in and that he harmed Atlas in order to escape. If he had only believed what Atlas was trying to tell him. Feeling foolish now over his
Since he was refusing any company, Rai left Faelon in a back bedroom after Faelon demanded that Rai not say a word to him. Rai nodded and locked the door when he exited."I can try to speak with him. Perhaps he will listen to me due to our friendship," Atlas mumbled sadly."Put wards up so he cannot transport out of there. He won't listen to anyone at the moment. His grief is much too fresh," Rai answered sternly. Raising his arms, Atlas said the spell words as he moved his arms in the ancient pattern. Frowning he put his hands down at his side."I finished the spell. So what is Sebastian planning?" He inquired curiously. Gesturing for his son to follow, Rai took Atlas into the living room and told him to sit. Rai sat across from him and leaned forward resting his elbows on his knees."Sebastian plans on asking the angels to bring Sophia back and make her the guardian of Faelon," he said softly. Creasing his brow, Atlas whistled."But they are mates and that would make their relations
Later during the night, Sophia laying next to Faelon, watched her belly move from the growing infants within. She was struggling with a name she wished to call her daughter. "Are you still awake?" She questioned Faelon while nudging his side. Glowing eyes focused on her face."I am now, are you okay?" He asked worriedly. Nodding, Sophia told him she was."I was thinking about names. How about Asher and Aira?" She inquired. Chuckling, Faelon gathered her in his arms and kissed her cheek."That sounds perfect, my love," he growled low. Sophia nestled comfortably against his shoulder and grinned. She would remain positive and pray that it all worked out well. Faelon was staring up at the ceiling and swallowed his nerves. He couldn't shake the unease that filled his soul and heart. Closing his eyes Faelon once again fell to sleep. Sophia cracked her eyes open to see a woman gathering their soiled clothing from the floor. The quiet woman left with them and the used towels from the bathroo