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Chapter 107: Battle
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The battle surged on through the afternoon until the last of the enemies fell. I stood, breathing hard. My swords held in my hands, looking for the next attacker. Blood soaked the pavement and the grass around the bar. I was soaked in it. Everyone around me was soaked in it. Bodies covered every inch of what used to be the parking lot. I realized we had won. My wings flickered out. The light of the swords died as they shrank to their dagger forms. I slipped them up my arms with a whisper where they nestled as tattoos on my forearms.I looked around at the Ardor Brothers. They look exhausted, but worried glances looked at me. I had frightened them, just as I had Liam. I hung my head. I had probably made the wrong call. I started towards the road."Beloved?" A brother called. I turned to see Jamie holding his side with dark blood oozing out of it. "Where are you going?""I... I don't know.""You can't kill their leader today. You need to recharge," another brother said.A strong arm
Darkness Chapter 109: Fear
I finished showering and dressed. Even though I was clean, I still felt dirty. It was like every time I looked down, I could still see the blood all over me even though it wasn't there. I wore another pair of jeans and a long-sleeved black shirt with some sequin decoration. I chose a pair of new black sneakers to put on. I looked longingly at my new leather jacket from the brothers. It hung on my desk chair but was still covered in blood. I wished I could wear it right now, but there was no way that was a good idea. I wanted to stay as far away from blood and gore as I could for a while. I could feel myself already starting to break. Even the bullet casings on the floor were getting me worked up.I sucked in a breath and left my room. I could see Kezia in the kitchen from the hall balcony. Amy was sitting at the counter, eating a grilled cheese sandwich. Kezia was talking animatedly, and Amy was giggling. At least someone around here was feeling happy.I walked down the stairs. Kez
Darkness Chapter 110: Torture
I hopped behind Liam on the motorcycle. My fingers gripped his leather jacket, which had been cleaned up since the battle. The bikes revved to life behind us. Liam growled something, then grabbed my hand and pushed it tighter to his side. His muscles were solid beneath the leather.We rode into the fading light of the sun. By the time we reached the safe house, my stomach was rumbling with hunger. There was no way I could eat anything right now, but it insisted that it was empty.Liam turned the bike off and slid off. My whole body tingled with the rattle of the bike's engine that was no longer beneath me. I walked a small circle as I looked around. I realized I had been here before. This was the first bar I had met Matei at. Where he had trapped Kira and Lanie had found her. The parking lot was sparse. "Remember this place?" Liam asked. "This is where we first met.""This is where Lanie propositioned you," I said. "She was trying to get Angandriel's attention.""Is that what tha
Darkness Chapter 111: Information
"Beloved?" Liam asked. "Did you just kill him?"I bit my bottom lip. I did. I did just kill him. I growled. Damn it. I pushed the vibrating energy back into his body. Mr. Kline gasped in a breath."Bowling alley," he wheezed. "Under the bowling alley."I tilted my head at him. "Now, was that so hard?""Kira, you have to protect me from her. She's going to kill me.""You should have thought of that before you worked for her." I turned away from him. "He's all yours, Liam."The lights flickered and faded just a little. A dark cloud billowed down the stairs and across the room. I jumped to the side as Mila solidified in the middle of it. She strode right towards me. The darkness formed around her like a cape. The pink god power flared to my fingertips, but my lack of energy made it short out. She threw me to the side. I hit the bar counter and slid down it. She reached out and twisted Mr. Kline's neck. He died instantly. His soul left his body, twisting in agony as it drifted up
Darkness Chapter 112: Gone
I hurried through the bar and up the stairs. Everyone was dead. I flew up the stairs to the apartment. It was quiet. I ran up the stairs and checked the bedrooms. I found Anton dead across the bed in his room. Kezia and Amy were gone. No bodies.Liam called for me somewhere down below. I couldn't believe it. Everyone was gone. Cherry, Anton, Cole, they all lay lifeless on the floor.No. No. This could not be happening. I would not let this happen. My pink wings fluttered behind me with agitation. I would not let this be.I stormed down the stairs back to the bar. The men spread out, checking the lifeless bodies. Liam caught my eyes."They're all gone," he said.Anger flared inside me. This wasn't fair. This was not how things should be."Not for long.""Beloved? Your eyes..." He stared at me."I'm sorry, I need this." I pulled all the energy in the room. Liam and his remaining men fell to the floor. I could feel their life energy inside of me."I'll give it back. I just need t
Darkness Chapter 113: Dinner
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Darkness Chapter 114: Visit
Karma sauntered through. Her hips swayed with every step. Angandriel followed a step behind her. He was shirtless and all his muscles were on display. He was perfect eye candy to match her. People parted as she walked through. She stopped ten feet in front of me and looked around."Why are these people staring at me?" She snapped her fingers from side to side. People's eyes moved with her hands. "Can they see me? Why can they see me?" Her eyes landed on me.I shrugged.She pointed to the nearest man. "You? Can you hear me?"He nodded quickly.She narrowed her eyes and leaned close to him, inspecting his face. "Why is that?" She pinched his cheek. The man grimaced but was smart enough not to pull away."What have you done, Lanie?" She let the man go and turned back to me."My name's not Lanie."She waved her hand. "Oh, whatever, Lanie, Kira. Just pick one.""I'm neither."She heaved a heavy sigh. "Then, just pick something. I'm getting tired of this game.""I don't think you
Darkness Chapter 115: Pillaging
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