Page 24 of Wings of The Wraith
“And thank God I’m not, right? Or else what the fuck would we do?”
My cheeks burned at his use of language.
I wouldn’t dream of even sayingshitin front of her when she was alive. And here was this guy, who I thought was some kind of angel swearing at her.
He turned to me and smiled that sexy half smile I found irresistible.
“Hello Syph. I’m a sentinel. They are the warrior class of angels who stop mad shit like this from happening. I was possessed by a wraith demon and tossed out of heaven for beingtainted.But my little problem seems to be just what we all need now because the spell that got them couldn’t get me. I figure it’s the mix of angel and demon magic. You can’t combine the two. Unless the person in question is you. Syph.”
He came closer and closer. Brushing against my shoulder he stopped and lowered to gaze deep in my eyes. His eyes turned gold and I wasn’t afraid this time.
“You’re prettier when you aren’t scared,”he conveyed telepathically.
I could hear him in my mind again.
“Just think, and I’ll hear you.”
“Why are we talking like this?”I thought, and he smiled.
“I don’t want your grandmother to hear me talk dirty to you.”
“Stop it.” Grandma stomped her foot and glared at the two of us. “Do not block me. Don’t you dare do that.”
“Oh Elma, don’t be pissed because I just happen to be more powerful than you.” Dante taunted.
She glared at him. “Get out. I will deal with you later.”
He stepped away from me but looked back and smiled before he disappeared.
I stared at the spot he’d been standing, fascinated, but keeping a hold of my reservations.
I looked back at my grandmother, who did not look happy in the least by my fascination.
“Why don’t you like him?” I had to ask.
“He’s a fallen angel, Alyssa. Possession is one thing but to become a slave to the flesh is another thing entirely.
“And, we need him?” I offered up.
“Yes. We do. Unfortunately, we do. He will take you to the Shadowlands and keep you safe. He’s the only one strong enough to do it. The only one who is strong enough to protect you from danger, protect you from being used in the wrong way. When your abilities awaken fully you will be in a very vulnerable state and you will need him the most.”
I bit the inside of my lip. Worry filled my heart and I was still nowhere close to accepting any of this.
Nowhere close at all.
