Chicago by Tiffany Aaron

Author:Tiffany Aaron [Aaron, Tiffany]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Erotic Romance Fiction
ISBN: 9781781848388
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Published: 2013-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Where did you get these?”

Grant traced the scars on her shoulder blades, making her skin twitch. The scars were still sensitive after all these centuries. She tried to move away from him, but there wasn’t much space in her bathroom for the two of them. “They’re from my old life.”

“The life you were banished from.” He traced the path of the scars with his tongue.

Tears filled her eyes and she fought back a sob. Now wasn’t the time to weep like a baby. She’d had a long time to deal with the loss of her wings. Grant’s gentle touch shouldn’t affect her this deeply. “Yes. They took the very symbol of what I was from me.”

“Your wings.” His statement shocked her and she turned to look at him. He cupped her cheeks, swiping the tears off her skin. “Nevan told me you are a fallen angel.”

“Look who’s talking out of turn,” she murmured.

“I’m right, aren’t I? Those scars are where your wings once were.”

Pushing away from him, she wandered into her bedroom then pulled on a shirt. She made her way to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. She didn’t know how to handle this sudden about-face that Grant was pulling. With no proof other than herself, she didn’t see how he could believe her—she wouldn’t believe anyone if they came up with such a fantastic story. Well, she wouldn’t if she were mortal. After pouring herself and Grant coffee, she handed him a cup while debating what to say.

“An angel’s wings are the outward symbol of their spirit. They keep us apart from mortals. Without them, we aren’t anything special or more important than any other being on earth.” She took a sip of her coffee then grimaced as she continued, “When God banished us from Heaven, He made Mika’il take our wings. He didn’t want us to have anything to remind us of what we once were. For many of the fallen, their minds were destroyed when their wings were taken.”

Grant had set his cup down, listening to her intently. It was almost like he was trying to understand what she was telling him. She didn’t know if that frightened or encouraged her.

“Why are you doing this? Why are you acting like you believe me?” She couldn’t stop from asking.

Shrugging, he said, “I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask questions. That’s the only way I’m going to learn the truth. You don’t look or act crazy, so there must be some truth in what you’re telling me.”

“What does crazy look like? I’ve known people who look as normal as you and they’ve turned out to be sociopaths or psychotics. Insanity often manages to mask itself behind the façade of sanity without giving anything away.”

“I know, but I don’t feel like I should be worried about you. You’re not going to hurt or kill me. I doubt you’re in danger of melting down and shooting up schools. So maybe you are a fallen angel. I want to discover your past and figure out if we have any kind of future together.

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