“The jet caught fire and exploded right as we jumped, I don’t think our pilot survived,” Vin explained, looking around wildly. “Where’s Amaya?”The wreckage of the jet floated around us, a grim reminder of how close we had come to a watery grave. I felt remorse for my man who’d died trying to make s
Gabriel’s POVWe needed to get dry and somewhere warm. Evelina was trembling and in danger of developing hypothermia. Amaya’s wound looked worse than it really was but I would feel better if we could get a first aid kit for her. The men I had stationed to keep an eye on Evelina were part of my pack,
Relief washed over me at her calm demeanor. I gestured to Evelina behind me.“My ma-ah wife,” I said hastily, realizing I had to be careful what I said in front of humans. Evelina shot me a dirty look. “Needs to change. So do the rest of my companions.” I gestured helplessly to everyone.“Come,” the
Her shivers eased and her breathing steadied. I could feel her body temperature rising and breathed a sigh of relief. She’d be all right. Some of her ire from earlier had gone down somewhat. Slowly…the tension that usually crackled between us softened into something else, something unspoken and raw.
Evelina’s POVI was freezing. I’d changed, had a warm blanket around me and still I felt the absence of Gabriel’s warmth as if someone had suddenly stuck me inside a freezer.I hung my head, shame coloring my cheeks. If I were being honest with myself, I enjoyed him holding me. I was so fucked up in
“Is this all they found?” Gabriel’s voice was as cold as steel.Vin nodded warily.“Tell them to search again,” Gabriel grunted, crushing the USB in his fist.“They did. They searched five times over and—”“I said”— Gabriel clicked the words out menacingly, sending a shiver of fear skittering down m
I looked at her, wondering exactly what that meant.Amaya reached for the book in front of me.“The Order of Templar is a legend…a myth. Why did Sister Agnes give you this?”“She said something about…a sacred flame,” I muttered.Amaya’s eyebrows nearly disappeared into her hair line.“The Sacred Fla
Evelina’s POVAmaya looked at me as if I’d gone crazy, and a snarl tore from Gabriel’s lips. Amaya jumped up from her seat as if it had caught fire.“Oh shit. I value my life, Evelina. Friend or not, he’d gut me and hang my insides out for the vultures while I was still alive. Gabe isn’t rational wh
“CARAJO!” he yelled in anger. “I just think your mate needs to work on his temper,” Syra added distastefully. “Cursing in the sacred realm of Avalon is frowned upon!” Syra yelled loudly towards Gabe. Gabe looked at her and said something in Spanish that made me gasp in mortification. “¡Que te den
The darkness receded as quickly as it had come, replaced by the vibrant colors of Avalon once more. The stream sparkled in the sunlight, the trees swayed gently in the breeze, and the flowers bloomed in their full glory. I took a deep breath, and then let out a small yelp of surprise when I realized
**Evelina's PoV** The misty air wrapped around us like a nurturing shawl, the soothing sound of the stream a constant background music as the vibrant greenery enveloped me in its embrace, a living sanctuary of peace and magic. Trees towered above us, their vibrant green leaves dancing in the gentl
Suddenly, the trials I had had to face in the forest of reflection made complete sense. It was a trial Syra had faced herself, though in a completely different context. “You cannot blame yourself for your sister's choices,” Gabe finally grunted, crossing his arms. “You are right, Gabriel. I cannot
**Evelina's POV** Apparently she had been in Gabe’s vision as well. Because he immediately moved to shield me with his body and extended his claws defensively, poised to attack Sarah. “You’re the evil witch from the past!” he growled out. “I won’t let you harm my mate!” Sarah looked at Gabe and r
Sarah’s eyes widened in shock and fear as she saw the intensity of light glowing in my hands.“How…is this possible? You wield it…” she trailed off, looking around for the torches we had often used to carry the light of the flame into battle. Looking for the chest that often held a remnant of the fl
And in the next moment, something hit me from behind, rendering me immobile. I fell unconscious and when I awoke some time later, I heard shouts and screams from far off. And sinister laughter. Familiar laughter.It was then that I realized it was Sarah’s laughter.My heart pounded in my chest as I
**Evelina’s POV**I was leaning against a tree, lost in thought. My dark hair flowed down my back, all the way to my knees. I sighed, turning to look at Ramiras. He was the leader of the Order of the Flame. A chivalrous knight. A wonderful person. Pity he loved that bitch Sarah.“Ysabel,” Ramiras sa
Without a word, they raised a hand and summoned forth tendrils of shadow that twisted and writhed in the air, reaching out towards me with malicious intent. With a swift motion, I swung my sword. It glowed with a brilliant white light as it clashed against the tendrils of darkness, creating a blind