Page 44 of The Angel's Kiss
“So, what’s changed? Why are they searching so earnestly now?” I asked.
“Not sure. I’ve been exiled for over a century.”
I sighed. “So that means we need to find a demon higher in rank to get information out of.”
“Won’t be easy. Most powerful ones don’t frequent this plane unless it's necessary,” Azazel said.
“Well, we will need to start somewhere.”
“Excuse me?” came a soft voice from the living room. Both Azazel and I turned to see Veronica staring at us.
“Yes?” I asked.
“What is going to happen to me?” she asked.
I looked at Azazel. “Can you give her a better memory or erase the trauma in some way?”
“No,” he said.
“Demons can’t do that?” I asked.
“Some can. I have no such ability. Not that I ever needed it,” Azazel stated with a shrug. “You’re a Guardian, can’t you? I’ve witnessed a Guardian easing the mind of a human before.”
I shook my head. “I wasn’t bonded to an Archangel, they have the power of theWhisper. It can make a human forget what happened or take away their fear. Unfortunately, I was bonded to you.”
He smirked. “You should be more grateful.”
I sighed and rolled my eyes then walked over to Veronica. “We’re going to get you someplace safe.”
“Where’s that?” Azazel asked.
I had to think about it. The safest place I knew was my Guild. If demons still wanted this girl dead, then that was the best place for her. “To the Celestial Guild.”
“What’s that?” she asked.
“The safest place for you. No demons will be able to get you there,” I said. Also, I was sure Darius could put her mind at rest.
“We should teleport there,” Azazel suggested.
“I don’t think...” I paused because it was the better option. Trying to fly there under these dangerous circumstances would not only put us in jeopardy, but everyone at the airport or on the plane if she was still on the demon’s radar. I nodded. “You’re right. But I can’t do that.”
Azazel smirked. “How fortunate for you that you have me.”
I snarled at him, I couldn’t help it. He was just so pompous.
“Are you a good demon?” Veronica asked Azazel.
He looked at her and I gave him a warning glare. The girl had been through hell tonight and she didn’t need any bullshit from him.
He knelt down in front of her and gently covered her hand with his. “Yes, I am.” He looked at me. “You see, Rai is a warrior for God. He was born with special powers that he uses to protect people like you. And I was bonded to him to help.”
Well, I hadn’t expected him to say that and it seemed to work wonders for Veronica’s mental state. I saw the muscles in her shoulders relax as she exhaled.
“But why were you two fighting before?” she asked.
Azazel smiled. “Because we’re both stubborn. But that’s not anything you need to worry about. We need to get you to a safe location, okay? Can you trust us?”
“It won’t hurt?” she asked.
