Chapter 108: Aftermath

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