Descent (A Hidden Wings Novella: Prequel) by Renae Cameo

Author:Renae, Cameo [Renae, Cameo]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Published: 2013-05-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Passion

Samuel:

After our first encounter, my mind would not allow me to stray from Alaine for too long. I was unfocused, even in battle, and became thankful and indebted to Danyel, who managed to save me from more than a few near death situations.

I was completely spellbound. Everything about Alaine possessed, captivated, and seduced me. Her presence, her smell, her touch. It was like a drug. She was a substance of which my body craved, and I experienced withdrawals whenever there was distance between us.

But my worst fears were realized when I learned that Alaine was not a Pureblood. She was a Nephilim, a Halfbreed, which made our relationship completely forbidden within the laws of the Otherworlds. The worlds above and below which held every single Pureblood accountable. A law which was clear and precise. Purebloods were only allowed to mate with Purebloods. Any breeding among the mortals was considered immoral and highly forbidden. If caught, both mortal and immortal were immediately sought after and executed, along with any illegitimate children. The Nephilim.

We were damned from the start, and our hearts were the ones that had led us astray. But how could feelings so strong, so sure, and so mutual, be so forbidden?

It was confounding, the fact that she was only a Halfbreed, but we shared a connection which should have been given exclusively to immortal Purebloods, who were destined to live out the rest of their lives together. A bond transcending all time. A bond which could not be broken, unless one was killed. But even in death, a part of them would remain forever imbedded in the heart of their mate.

If Alaine and I consummated our bond we would be breaking the law, and this law had one consequence. Death.

I was shocked to learn that she was a Nephilim, because it was rare to see one survive in these dark days, especially past their transformation. That was because they were now being hunted and killed by Lucian and his murderous buffoons.

But it was Alaine’s gift of invisibility which kept her alive through the years when evil was sent to kill her. With her amulet she was able to recognize when evil was near, and mastered her gift to escape death countless times.

Angels have a distinct fragrance, sweet and perfumed, and also have a heightened sense of smell that they use to identify each other.

The Fallen have a very similar aroma, but it became tainted the day of The Fall. That peculiar smoky aroma set them apart from their Heavenly counterparts, making them easier to identify.

Everything was seemingly perfect in my life, despite the fact it all had to be kept secret, but there was also Danyel, my best friend and companion, who I had to contend with. He continually asked me questions about my disappearances, and I hated the fact I had to conceal so many truths from him.

I did confess that I had met someone, but I never revealed her name. This way, if he were ever questioned, he would remain innocent.

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