Page 103 of Wings of Lies
Aspen smirked at Milda.
She shrieked. More lightning streaked to the ground, each flash hitting the previous spot Aspen stood in.
Why is the Tenebrous Prince fighting a Power and Dominion from the Ethereal Military for you?
I jolted at his chilly voice, surprised to hear his voice in my head while awake.
Can you see what I see?
Yes, while we’re connected. Why do they want you?he demanded.
I don’t know.But I wondered if I’d be better off with them since they were angels.
He scoffed in my head.You wouldn’t. You’d be a prisoner in a different kingdom I couldn’t help you escape from. Now turn your head to the left,he said.
I did.
Do you see that path past the field and in the trees?
Yes.
A little further in is the Tenebrous tripwire.
Why does that matter?
I’m getting you out of your mess. The angels won’t take you if you cross it.
Why?
It’s a declaration of war.
I stared at the path. It wasn’t too far away, but it wasn’t near either.
The only problem you face is you need the prince with you to cross it,he said.
I glanced at Aspen right when two daggers slipped from his belt, and two more daggers flew from Tavean’s hands toward his face.
“Behind you!” I called out at the same time Brock yelled, “Telekinetic bastard!”
Aspen blocked the first two daggers with his sword and dogged one of the ones hovering in the air, only to be stabbed in the side by the fourth.
How do I accomplish that when he’s busy fighting?
They’re fighting over you. So take yourself out of the equation and sneak to the tripwire first. Then play your hand. Afterward, stay with the prince, and I’ll help you escape tonight. Hopefully, I’ll have answers about Saraqael by then. If not, I’ll at least have other answers you seek,he finished. His icy presence faded, giving me back my warmth and a difficult task.
The first part of my difficult task was getting away from Brock.
“Why don’t you help Aspen? And where are Cacus and Bael?”
Brock twisted his head slowly, raising a brow in disbelief. “You heard him. I’m here to guard you. And the demons are most likely hiding in the back.”
“Hiding? They are giant bombs, and they’re hiding?”
“Exactly. They’d level this entire field and kill every one of us if accidentally struck.”
Right.
“Well, I don’t need guarding. Help your prince.”
