Page 63 of Hunted by the Fallen
“And where is their embassy located?” I brace myself for theanswer.
“London.”
I exhale. “I see.” At least it’s not Antarctica. But, honestly, it’s not like distance matters. The Fallen can transport places quickly. I will see them all the time. Or so I try to convince myself. “I will miss you guys alot.”
“I don’t think you understand, Angel.” Adrian smirks. Though, the amusement doesn’t reach his eyes. “You will be living withus.”
“I’llwhat?”
“The council will require it,” Zeke confirms.“Bashertensdo not live separately. They will think we are planning to deceive them if you are not withus.”
My jaw drops. “You’re beingserious.”
“Unfortunately.”
I squeeze my eyes shut. Do they really expect me to move to London? To move in withthem?
That’s ridiculous. My whole life is back in Valley Lake. My parents and friends will miss me. They won’t let me go without a fight. I tell the Fallen asmuch.
“This is your choice, Ron,” Zeke tells me. “We will do whatever you want. But if you want to keep the council far from your family, this is the best way to make thathappen.”
I feel trapped. Neither option is without repercussions. But I have to do what’s best for the most people. And that means I have to makesacrifices.
“I guess I’m moving toLondon.”
Both Fallen stiffen. I realize they expected me to change my mind. “Are you sure?” Adrian asks, all mischief isgone.
“I’m sure,” I sigh. I’ll do anything for the people I care about. Absolutelyanything.
“Well… I guess that settles it. Let’s go tell our mother what we’vedecided.”
Zeke nods. “And then we can show you your new home,” he watches me, searching for even a hint ofuncertainty.
I don’t let him find any. “Let’s doit.”
And just like that, I am moving in with two Fallenangels.
But not just any Fallen, mysoulmates.
Two out of thefour.
I can only imagine what chaos will ensue when the Light Fallen learn of my new living arrangement, but they will have to understand. I’ll do anything to keep my friends and family safe. It’s who I am, and it’s who I will always be. Either they accept it, or they reconsider whether or not I am the girl for them. Which I know they believe Iam.
I haven’t admitted as much to the Fallen, but I cannot imagine my life without them—any of them. All that’s left is for me to figure out how to juggle feelings for fourguys.
But that shouldn’t be that hard. After all, Gabe made it sound like they’ve all started to accept the fact I am connected to all ofthem.
They willunderstand.
It will beeasy.
The voice in my head chuckles, and I know I’m being optimistic. But I can’t help it. I need to believe admitting my feelings won’t cause more harm than good. I’m past the point of denying how I feel. I belong to the Fallen, and they belong to me. I can’t face what’s coming without them, nor do I wantto.
We’re in this together. Even when Darkness is defeated and my secret is safe, we will remain ateam.
We are destined to betogether.
We aresoulmates.
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To becontinued.
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