With a swipe of Shadow's hand, Sophia was forced to sit on the edge of the metal frame of the small bed. Sophia watched Ivan and Shadow with narrowed eyes as they installed small cameras around her cell."Am I such a great threat for mister Mathis that I get no privacy?" She questioned sourly. The scent of sandalwood and cashmere combined filled her nostrils and she glanced around her cell searching for Faelon. With her heart racing in her chest she looked at the wooden door to the restroom and saw two glowing blue eyes through the cracked door. She wanted to run to him but was frozen in place by Shadow's annoying magic."Excuse me, sirs! I need to use the latrine," she mumbled sourly. Huffing, Ivan grunted, "We are just about finished miss, just hold it!" Shadow grinned slightly and tightened the last screw. He was already aware of the two hiding males."Let's go, these should satisfy Randall," he mumbled. The pair left the cell. After locking the door the Shadow waved his hand releas
Staying in the bathroom, Sophia overheard Ivan complaining about having to haul the body to the incinerator. Peeking out of the cracked door she could see Ivan and a half-nude Randall Mathis ordering him around."The body doesn't have any puncture marks, boss," Ivan grunted. Randall's eyes narrowed as they focused on the door Sophia was standing behind."I have been thinking recently, Ivan. I can have the ritual to collect my bright soul and then just start Armageddon on the night of the blood moon. Either way, her soul will give me the power and by doing the ritual now I won't have to concern myself with her feeding or not. My father will be pissed off but I simply do not care. I am the king of the demons whether he likes it or not," Randall stated clearly as he stared at the bathroom door Sophia was behind."Shadow, prepare for the ritual, we are taking the soul today. I will go inform the others," he growled firmly and stormed off. Sophia wept as she stood there wringing her hands.
Sophia watched Faelon's black feathers turn completely white as she struggled with her wrist binds to hold him. He had fallen on top of her and she saw a large golden-winged angel slice off Randall's head. When the angel landed he lifted Faelon off of her and turned to Hoka and Atlas. "I will take care of Faelon, release her, take her, and wipe her memories of him," he ordered. Sophia inhaled sharply, feeling pissed. "You can't do that! I need him in my life and I won't ever forget him as he holds my heart and my mark !" She shouted angrily. Atlas unbuckled her and she fought against him to get to Faelon. When she ran toward him she stumbled before Gabriel and flung herself onto her mate. Her blood tears falling down her face. "Faelon, don't you dare die on me," she pleaded through heartfelt sobs. Faelon was barely clinging on and looked at her with a half-smile. "I love you, Sophia, for always," he mumbled softly. "Do as I ordered, reaper!" Gabriel asserted before he lifted Faelo
Sophia ran away from the handsome man she no longer recognized. She entered the bedroom with her heart beating frantically within her chest as sobs threatened to take over. "No man that looks like Faelon does now would ever love a woman like me," she mumbled softly as she stood in front of the full-length mirror looking at her reflection. Thinking that her two-colored eyes and her slight scars made her look like a monster. "That is what I truly am," she muttered woefully. Turning to glance outside the balcony she made her way to sit outside. Hearing voices below she walked to the railing and looked below. Faelon was with Phil as he explained what his new duties would entail. Sophia watched the slight breeze ruffle Faelon's bangs. Sighing she longed to touch his face and wrap her arms around his waist. Sensing her presence, Faelon's blue eyes glanced up and caught her standing there. She quickly stepped back at being noticed."Tell me why you have a vampire for a housekeeper," Faelon
Standing on the bed with her blue hellfire crackling around her, Sophia looked like she was prepared to go into battle."SOMEONE who smelled like Lucifer came and ripped Gian from my arms," She growled roughly. Faelon raised his hands releasing his hellfire onto her as he said, "Calm yourself and tell me what he looked like." Crossing her arms she snarled."They, you mean? There were two of them. One with yellow eyes and black shaggy hair about Atlas's height. The other one had white hair with black eyes and was a total prick," she replied bitterly. Cursing, Faelon yanked Phil's arm down and muttered sourly, "That sounds like my brother Bjorn and the right hand of Lucifer, Thad. Why would he take her son?" Phil rolled his eyes, knowing exactly why and it was because the child was Faelon's."He will return the child since the little one doesn't have wings," Phil grunted honestly."Why would a vampire have an angel?" Faelon inquired curiously and Atlas chuckled. With a creased brow, Sop
"Sorry for the interruption," Atlas chuckled with Phil by his side. Sophia's cheeks turned red and Faelon pulled his hands out from her lifted shirt.Sophia patted down his wrinkled shirt with a guilty smirk.Atlas held up a bag of clothing for her and smiled."Hope you like what we picked out," he chided as Sophia took it from him."I'm sure it is fine. I will get changed and come back down in a moment," she mumbled softly toward Faelon who was watching her intently."Have you told her that you love her?" Phil inquired roughly when she had walked off, causing Faelon to eye him."No, and don't even speak of that word. That is just between my mate and ME," he answered sourly."Dick," Phil grunted. Atlas grabbed his arm and pulled him away from Faelon who was sparkling."At least I didn't abandon her when the shit hit the fan," Faelon retorted. Rolling his eyes, Phil flipped him off and snapped, "You don't deserve her!" "STOP IT! BOTH OF YOU! For fucks sake," Atlas grunted in irritatio
Faelon's brain was spinning with the information his brother had disclosed. Sophia was looking over at the living room with narrowed eyes. Faelon glanced at what she was looking at and saw his mother looking sheepishly at the floor while Dagon escorted her toward them. "She wishes to apologize for her earlier behavior," Dagon muttered sternly as he pushed Raven to face us. Raising her hand Raven offered it to Sophia. With Gian resting his head against her chest, Sophia offered her empty hand. Her blue hellfire crackled lightly along her fingertips bringing Raven's startled eyes up to hers."Oh my, I misjudged you dear, please forgive my earlier outburst. I was concerned about the life of my son," Raven said solemnly. Sophia grinned slightly and shook her hand."Your concern is mine as well, Mrs. Ogrith," Sophia replied. Raven suggested that they head to the living room to visit and give them a chance to get to know each other better. Bjorn nodded to Faelon indicating that they could
Running his long fingers down his jawline, Thad used his necromancer abilities to put a sternness on his face to hide any indication of the lie he was going to tell Lucifer. It would have to be the performance of his life to convince him. He didn't desire his head to be removed from being caught. Transporting himself outside Lucifer's door he knocked briskly and heard the devil's chipper, "Enter." Opening the door, Thad was blindsided by Faelon's sudden appearance, shoving him up against the far wall."Where is she," he snarled with his nose pressed against Thad's. Thad could see Faelon's eyes shifting into his crazed beast. Lucifer was grinning like a fool watching his two highest ranks at odds."I disposed of her in my realm and laid her corpse in a field of baby's breath," Thad growled convincingly. He stepped back from Faelon who had completely lost himself. His wings were spread and darkening by the second. Deep scowl lines etched into his face as his black hair lengthened and bi
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