Oath-Maker: Angel of Death & Demons: Book Two by River Starr

Author:River Starr [Starr, River]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: needs an amazon review
Published: 2023-02-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

Lightport had changed. Aside from the obvious increase in celestial and celestial-kin population, the streets just seemed darker. Less happy and friendly. Not that living in one of the last bastions of human existence in Serenia had necessarily ever been a happy experience. But it had never been this.

As I walked beside the Guardian, it was hard not to let memories flood me. Those early days dating Merek, when everything had been bright and new. When’d been at the top of our paladin class and had thought we could take on an entire army of demons with just our celestial swords and magic. Back when I’d thought that, maybe, we’d been mates and not just deeply in love. That we’d been so connected, fate had taken it upon herself to link us inextricably.

I saw now that that link was war, not love. That Merek had never been my mate, not really. That we were linked by a shared destiny, but that it wasn’t one of hope or justice.

These were the thoughts that accompanied me as we toured Lightport in near-silence. I figured right away that the Guardian wasn’t doing this to be cordial or so I’d have something to do. Merek wanted to open my eyes. To reveal truths to me I’d never believe.

The size of the Fallen’s foothold in Serenia. The number in his army, one that was continuously growing with every new celestial who flew through the tear in the Veil here.

His army was huge. Entire platoons marched around Lightport. Celestials. Paladins. Human fighters commissioned to fight for him and the Fallen.

This battle would make the siege on Alastia look like child’s play. I could see why the prophecy had been made. If I or another like me were to end the demon’s rule, it would be so easy. Too easy.

The silence that stood in wake of this realization weighed heavily on my shoulders. And when it continued as Merek kept this awful exhibition going, I became restless. Eager for movement away from Merek or at least conversation to drown out the pressure threatening to collapse me down into nothing but celestial dust.

Finally, I sucked in a breath and said, “I’m surprised your guards let us actually go alone.”

I didn’t think it was possible, but Merek’s chin lifted just a bit more in evident arrogance. “They understand.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Or maybe they hope you’ll make me ‘see reason’ or something.”

At this, Merek’s expression finally morphed from arrogance into something akin to exasperation. “I think we both know that’s not going to happen, Ayla. So maybe we stop pretending it’s a possibility.”

“What, you don’t want me to swap sides? Fall back in love with you?” I tried not to be sarcastic, but it was difficult. “What are we doing here?”

“I believe you’ve surmised the answer to your last question.” His sea-glass green gaze watched the celestials flying above the city’s skyline. “As for whether or not you fall back in love with me, I suppose we’ll see. I certainly have hope.

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