I hold out my hand to Gabe and Waylon who hold a potion in each hand. Once I've drank them all a collective sigh fills the room. "I'm ready." I say hugging Kallista back. Kallista takes a step back. Blaze and Gunner place two chairs side by side next to Remi's bed. "It's gonna hurt you both like a bitch. There's no other way to do this. You're gonna have to move fast. Start with the easiest shield in your way. Then work your way up to the shield put in place by the spell. Don't loose focus. Don't get distracted by what you see or hear. I'll follow you and help. I can only go so far. I'll tell them how things are going on your end. You've got this Aiden. Remi and Payne wouldn't be fated for someone weak.""Touching her will make entering her mind easier since she's comatose." We each place a hand on Remi. We enter her mind. I'm immediately disoriented. Her mind is covered in a thick fog. "The fog is part of the spell Use what you remember about her mind from previous visits to navig
"The first time I left was the night you were attacked. I watched as the first wave attacked the house. Michael begged me to leave the falls. To go and find my peace. I begged to go to you and mom. I begged him to help me find a way to save you two. He said somethings have to play out. That fate has a plan for everyone. When the first strike hit mom I cried and begged to go. Michael told me there were no sad tears in heaven. Then shoved me into the pool of water. When I swam to the top; I was no longer at the looking falls. I was with dad and Gunner in the backseat. Gunner stepped on the gas and I flew backwards. I ended up next to mom. I got to hold her hand as she took her last breath. When you were thrown into the room; I jumped up trying to free Blaze. But my hands kept passing through the rods holding him. I roared towards the heavens for Michael to help me help you. He landed next to me; his pearly silver tipped wings spread so wide I couldn't see you. I could hear you screaming
"It hurts! It hurts so bad!" I cry holding onto my head as I rock back and forth. The pain gets more intense.Romie's head cock's to the side like he's listening to something. "Remi, stop fighting the pressure. The pain will ease up if you stop fighting.""It hurts so bad!""Listen to me. Aiden is coming. He's almost here. He won't be able to get to you if you keep fighting against him."I try to do as Romie says. I just can't. It's hurting too much. "Why does it hurt so bad? He's been in my head before. It's never hurt like this.""I needed help. I had to use your body, but I went to Kieran and Aiden. Guess they figured a way to get Aiden here. It hurts because he's rushing. He's gotta break down a thick as steel shield. Plus all the others you have up that are in the way. Drop all your shields. It will make his job of getting here easier and faster. Leaving him with energy and strength he needs to break the worse one."I close my eyes trying to concentrate. It's painstakingly slow l
An angel I've seen a few times visit with my Uncle Gabriel lands behind Romeo. "Time's up.""Give me one more minute. Please Michael. Then I promise I'll go." Michael nods his head stepping back."I've gotta go. Before I go. I want you to know. I love you, sissy. I was born your guardian angel. I died your guardian angel. I will forever be your guardian angel. Whenever you feel me; it's me giving you a guiding nudge in one direction or the other. I'll always be at the looking falls watching over you. I want you to live a life full of happy loving moments. I want you to mend fences with our family. Take Kallista under you wing. She's gonna need a big sister to guide her. No more guilt over me or mom. No more sorrow for what can't be changed. We both love you. We both gave our lives willingly. We will see each other again one day. Until then go enjoy yourself. You deserve it."We touch our hands to the barrier. Romeo steps back spreading his wings then rockets up into the sky. "Miss m
I'm in shock. I watch as Remi is hurdled through the air. Then poof. She's gone. I'm in total freak out mode. Until I realize I need to get back. Once I get back; we can figure out what the hell just happened. I close my eyes and retrace the steps I took to get here. The beeping of the machines in Remi's room sounds more like a foghorn blaring in ears. My head is pounding. It's like my brain is trying to escape through my eye sockets. The tiny caramel colored hand in mine starts twitching. "Remi?!" My voice is hoarse and my throat is dry like the Saraha Desert. There's commotion all around me. I stand up to get a glass of water. Big ass mistake! I fall face first into the hard cold tiled floor. "Aiden! Aiden!" Kallista's screaming and slapping my face. I can't move. I can't talk. I hurt all over like a sonofabitch. "Move! I got him." A male's voice booms in my ears like the echo of pounding drums. Big black spots cloud my vision. I'm moving, but my legs and feet aren't working. "
I unwrap myself from Aiden and climb out of the bed. I stretch out my limbs. Popping my neck, hands, and fingers. I push my hands against my lower back stretching. A loud cracking noise echoes in the room. "Damn! That was your back. You got a spine left?" Aiden laughs, but quickly stops when Doc enters the room. Once he has checked over Aiden and given him the all clear he looks my way. "Remi, if you will follow me please.""See you soon, A!" I toss over my shoulder as I follow the doctor out of the room. The hallway I follow Doc down; is lined with me and Aiden's family and friends. "What's wrong?" My father asks taking a few steps to follow us. "Nothing. Just need to have a chat with my patient." My father continues to follow us. I'm not surprised when Doc has to give him the whole speech about privacy and patient confidentiality. My father hasn't let me out of his sight since I woke up. "It's fine. Go check on Aiden for me; will ya." I shoo him away and give him a little push
My heart stops, when Aiden asks Doc how I'm doing. My eyes bug out and my head snaps in Doc's direction. He smiles and tells Aiden all is good. That we were talking about possible side effects and what to do. "As a matter of fact, we're all done here. You two are free to go. Remi, if anything happens out of the ordinary don't hesitate to come back for a check up." Aiden helps me out of my chair and thanks Doc for all he's done. When Aiden opens the door, Blaze is standing there. He gives me a weird once over. I make a funny face at him to distract him from his prying. Aiden leads me out of the hospital. Xavier and Kane are parked under the awning of the hospital waiting for me and Aiden. "We'll meet you at the clubhouse." Kieran tells Aiden as he climbs in the back of the SUV with me. Blaze keeps eyeing me as if he knows what I'm hiding from everyone, and he doesn't approve. The ride home is peaceful. But my palms and pits are still sweating with my nervousness. "Are you go
"For what? Telling the fucking truth! You weren't mated a full day and you came home broken hearted and...." My hand flies up halting whatever was about to come out of his mouth. "Remi, it's okay. We know it's true." Aiden says trying to defuse the ticking bomb inside of me. "What happened to me wasn't your fault! And it wasn't mine either! I didn't take a drink from a stranger or anyone other than my staff. As for the other bullshit. That's all it was. My bullshit! My fucking issues and inability to control my anger. Now apologize!" I scream so loud the glass in the double doors to the backyard cracks. "Like hell I will. You. Are. Coming. Home. End of discussion. There will be a meeting at which time Aiden and his father will join us." My father shouts. "I'm not leaving Remi's side!" Aiden yells. Blaze and Gunner stand at the ready to get between them. "I think we can all agree you had no trouble leaving your mate alone for what has it been since you two consummate your mating?