Son of Chaos by Lexi C. Foss

Author:Lexi C. Foss [Foss, Lexi C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ninja Newt Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019-02-06T05:00:00+00:00

12

Don’t Tempt Me, Darling

“A residual shadowmare.” Raphaela’s expression turned thoughtful. “Like a nightmare, but of the Shadow realm. I imagine it’s the first of many to come for Evangeline. The Shadow demons are not known for their mercy.”

“She’ll overcome it,” my mother mused, her hazel eyes glistening with the knowledge of foresight.

I pushed away from the wall and went into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water. Both the matriarchs had tea—their favorite.

Evangeline’s emotional break in the cave had frightened me, even more so when she appeared to be completely unaware of her behavior. It had taken me nearly ten minutes to silence her screams. Then she’d awoken and fixated on my hair.

“What about her wings?” I asked as I returned to the patio outside. Both females sat on backless chairs, their light-colored feathers brightening the balcony’s otherwise dull appearance.

“She woke too early,” Evangeline’s mother replied. “Her body is still catching up to her mind.”

“On the contrary, her timing was flawless.” The Archangel of Destiny paused to sip her tea, drawing out her words in the way she always favored. “Her awakening placed Xai in his destined position. Had she slept, he would have missed his calling.”

Oh, good. More cryptic tales from Mom. “What does that mean, Mother?”

She blinked at me. “What does what mean, darling?”

I shook my head, not interested in playing this game right now. “Never mind.”

“You’re almost ready,” she added, ignoring me. “I’m so excited to see it. But oh.” She glanced at the clock, her eyes brimming with too much knowledge. “We should be going, Rafa. Xai has plans.”

My eyebrows rose. “I do?”

“You do.” She set her empty teacup aside, her lips curling. “Or she does, anyway.”

“Who does?”

“It’s not polite to eavesdrop, by the way. But oh, I do believe you’ve been chastised for that before, yes?” She giggled to herself, her words making absolutely no sense whatsoever. “You’ll find her in Alastor’s realm in three Heaven days’ time, my child. The Archdemon’s not aware, so be kind or retaliation will be dire. But the Succubus deserves her fate.” My mother blinked again in that eerie way, as if waking from some sort of dream. “Were we leaving, Rafa?”

Raphaela merely smiled, very used to my mother’s strange ways. “We were, yes.”

“Preparations,” my mother replied, her voice holding an urgent undertone. “That’s what we are to do. Follow me.”

She stood and stepped off the balcony without a farewell, her opal-shaded feathers glistening in the early morning sunlight.

“I believe that’s my cue.” Raphaela smiled and patted me on the arm. “Evangeline chose well, Xai. Never doubt it.”

“I don’t.” An arrogant reply, sure, but a truthful one. Evangeline was my mate. No one could ever deny that.

Her lips curled. “So much like your father, and yet, I see your mother in your eyes.” She tilted her head to the side. “Try not to lose my daughter in Hell this time.” She winked and followed my mother, leaving me shaking my head at them both.

I ran my fingers through my hair, bemused.

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