The Damned and The Pure Series: Books 1-4 (The Damned and The Pure Series Box Set) by J.D. Stonebridge

Author:J.D. Stonebridge [Stonebridge, J.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Three: The Fallen

With all the questions that plagued the minds of the angels, Daniel’s had driven him to where he stood at the moment. Stepping quietly on the marble floors was a task of its own. The thought of being discovered by the others almost convinced him to think twice about his decision. But the events of days before had pushed the angel to the edge. His memories of all the times he had questioned the tasks assigned to him and all the lives he had taken in the name of Heaven and the archangel he served haunted him. Were they all mere sacrifices to defile God’s will?

Daniel had kept a low profile since Lucifer’s return. He thought of Ramiel who first warned them. He couldn’t believe his fallen brother had spoken the truth then, and he couldn’t believe he hadn’t seen the signs earlier. Now it was too late. Lucifer had walked into Heaven, and the angels either cowered in fear or prepared themselves to stand against him.

What has Heaven become? The question was always foremost in his mind.

Daniel continued his journey, searching for the guards’ positions so as to avoid them. His dark eyes carefully scanned the area, seeing two angels posted at the other end of the hallway. He calculated the distance between the pillars that stood before the prisons, marked by the seals that imprisoned the rebellious angels. The one he wanted was two pillars away from the guards, and it was truly a risk to near it.

I cannot turn back now, Daniel told himself. He procured a small, bone white flute from his jacked and nestled it in his palm. A gift from Raphael should he have failed his previous mission and needed an escape. He hadn’t had a use for it, and his confidence lessened as the flute’s potency may have ebbed with disuse. Burying his hesitation, Daniel placed the flute against his lips and began to play.

The nearly inaudible melody reached the ears of all who were present in the room. Although undetectable to their hearing, the effect in their minds was immediately evident. Daniel completed the spell and hid the flute inside his jacket again, peeking around the corner at the guards.

The sentinels stood steady like statues on guard. Daniel watched them as he slowly moved toward them, waiting for any form of recognition from either of them. He took another step forward, completely revealing himself to the guards; still no reaction.

It worked, Daniel confirmed. Taking silent steps, he moved to visit the angel he sought. He found her resting on her knees, palms cupped on her lap. Her eyes were closed and her face was peaceful.

“Azrael,” Daniel whispered. The angel slowly opened her crimson eyes, searching for her visitor. She is also affected by the spell, Daniel reminded himself.

“I know you are there,” Azrael said in a quiet voice. She closed her eyes again and continued, “I may not see your physical form, but I see your soul.”

“As I expected,” Daniel said.

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