Page 42 of Beyond Your Darkness, I'm Your Light

“Hush that lying, girl.” She chuckles. “We have work to do, are you ready? They are coming.” Before I have time to react, I’m hit with a blinding light that’s so bright, I have to shield my eyes.

I put my hands down on the table to steady myself, when I feel the air shift and someone places their hand on top of mine.

“Hello, Moon, we are so glad it is you who wished to see us.” A beautiful woman with white, porcelain skin, hazel eyes, and jet-black hair tells me, “I am Tempest.” She announces while smiling down at me and looking like a Queen. Another blinding light comes through, and I see a gorgeous man appearing on the side of her. My goodness he is breathtaking. His skin tone matches hers, his piercing, blue eyes make me think of an iceberg, cold and calculating, yet there is a softness to them. He has the same jet-black hair as his wife, I presume they are husband and wife. She is the Queen and he is her King. They make the ultimate power couple. I’m so busy oogling them, that I nearly didn't hear that he addressed me.

“I’m sorry, what?” I shake my head, focusing on what he is saying.

“I said, I am Rogan, and it’s nice to meet you.” He chuckles.

“Forgive me, it’s just that, you two are so beautiful, I couldn’t help but stare. I’m so sorry.” I say, as a blush creeps up my face along with a smile.

“No worries, darling. Now, tell us why have you brought us here?” Tempest speaks.

“I asked her to do so, because I needed answers.” Aryas chimes in.

“Aryas.” Rogan’s smile turns into a scowl as his eyes land on Aryas. “Honey, why are you associating with this man?” His eyes don’t stray from Aryas as he directs his question at me.

“What do you mean? He found me and asked me to find you guys so we could figure out what really happened to you.” I say nonchalantly.

“Moon, this man is part of The Messengers, the people who murdered us, and if you keep him close, you’ll be next.” Tempest promises. I get up from my seat and turn to face Aryas.

“Aryas, what is she talking about? And Tempest, how do you know my real name?”

“She thinks she knows what’s going on, but, Tempest, you have no idea.” He grumbles, walking towards us.

“Moon, I will show you.” She grabs my hand, places one over her heart, and places her hands on each side of my head. How the hell is she able to touch me?

“What’s happening?” I ask as my eyes begin to roll to the back of my head and a wave of dizziness washes over me as I begin to fall. I hear Aryas shout as my body hits the floor.

“Moon!” He yells. My name sounds so good coming from his lips, I think as I’m engulfed in light.

“Darling, it’s time to see.” I hear the angelic voice of Tempest, causing me to open my eyes.

“Where are we?” I ask, looking around. It’s night time here as we stand outside of a large mansion.

“We are at the place where my husband and I died.” She says, walking ahead of me. “We have to keep going for you to see the truth. There’s something I wanted to ask you.”

“Yes, ma’am?”

“How well do you know Aryas?” She asks, and I’m a little put off by the question.

“Not very well, but I like him.” I shrug my shoulders. “Why do you ask?” I whisper as I stop walking.

“Come, let’s go in.” She says with a smile, letting my question go unanswered.

I continue to follow her as she walks up the steps to the door and heads inside. I hear shouting and things being knocked over as we walk through. Stepping inside the foyer, I look around and see it’s a mess. My eyes take in my surroundings, and I notice the rest of the place is in shambles, too.

“You can’t have him!” I hear a man that sounds very much like Rogan shout.

We round the corner, and I see he’s being restrained by two Elves. At least that’s what they look like, but even I know that looks can be deceiving.

“No matter where he hides, we will find him. We have ears and eyes all over this realm, and when we want something, we get it.” A man with light, golden-blond hair sneers. He snaps his fingers, no doubt calling to someone I can’t see yet.

“Who are they?” I whisper.

“The Messengers of Chaos.” She answers, and I know, I know of them but have yet to see a face.

A slender young man comes from the shadows and walks up to the one that was just speaking to Rogan.

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