Descent (Fated Book 2) by Liza James

Author:Liza James [James, Liza]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-01T05:00:00+00:00

I’ve been walking through the hooded trees and overgrown forestry for almost twenty minutes, give or take. I’m estimating here, but it’s been a while since I left those two assholes behind and embarked on my own personal nightmare.

Everything is nearly pitch black, but thankfully the glow of moonlight dapples the ground in a path that I somewhat manage to stay on. Every once in a while, my heart begins thundering in my chest, as if I subconsciously know I’m approaching something to be wary of. But it always ends as nothing, maybe a bird quickly bursting forth from a tree, or a small animal scurrying across the path in front of my feet.

Nothing that has made me think I’m getting any closer to the portal of the Underworld. My skin is growing itchy with anxiety, constantly sitting in this mental space of awareness. I’m trying to anticipate what measures I’ll need to take to defend myself, but also attempting to stay one step ahead, maybe beating the Devil at his own fucking game.

It happens in the course of a single instant, my inner Succubus, the Demon in my soul suddenly stands at attention, taking over my senses while my inferior human side diminishes within my mind. It’s not a differentiation I’ve ever noticed before.

I’ve always been just me, just Stella. The supernatural blend of who I once was and who I’ve quickly become. Part Demon and part Angel. Succubus and seductress. But the girl I used to be also lays under the surface, the one who was cautious and made logical decisions. The girl who looked out for her sister and stayed up all night alone in her apartment while I anxiously waited for her return. I haven’t felt that part of me in a while, didn’t realize she was still there, honestly. Not until now, and I realize she was awakened just earlier this afternoon, after I gave into what I was craving with Nathanial.

Now I feel the difference, I can sense the tangible meld of two entities. I can practically distinguish when I would need to call on one or the other, and right now? My Demon is standing at complete attention, seeking out the game I sense is about to begin.

“Shit, Stells. There you are,” Nathanial’s voice races out behind me as I quickly turn on my heels and see him break through a few tightly lined trees. He comes to stand in front of me and a wave of relief courses through my veins at the sight of him. Even though I hate how we parted, I’m glad that I don’t have to do this alone or walk through this darkness by myself.

“How did you find me?” I ask, stepping toward him. But I pause when he takes an immediate step back.

“I followed you,” he says, but his voice drops to a whisper as a devious smile plays along his face. My eyes narrow, confusion lining my thin lips when I think about how long ago I left them.

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