The Light of His Sword by Alaina Stanford

Author:Alaina Stanford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, love, suspense, action, demon, paranormal, battle, cult, angel, monster, revelation, hero, prophesy, end of days, fallen angel, archangel, apocolypse, innocent, good versus evil, strong female lead, apocolyptic, compound, love conquers all, apocolipse, revelation beast 666, apocolocyntosis, apocolyptic horror

Chapter Eight

They headed deep into the low rolling landscape of Indiana. Gabe and Samantha counted the sheep on farm after farm. Then they chose to search for the scattering of cows and old Victorian farmhouses, then red and white barns. Many of the farms were run down and weather beaten from time and the economy. Her grandmother’s farm followed that path. They pulled into a wide courtyard that circled past the white two-story farmhouse toward the chicken coop. Next to the coop sat a small enclosure housing a few large black and white pigs. The drive ended in front of a large rickety red barn with white trim. The peak of the barn bore the numbers 1904 in faded white paint.

An old pale blue pickup truck sat in front of a small-detached garage situated between the house and the chicken coop. The wind whipped around the barn and rushed into the cab of the truck as they opened the doors and climbed out. A large multi-colored shepherd bounded off the porch and headed happily toward them. The front door flew open, and Alyssa's grandmother appeared followed by a tall, lanky, dark haired man.

Alyssa’s grandmother was short and plump. She wore a paisley pink housedress with a large white apron and dark brown orthopedic shoes. Her long, gray hair was tied neatly in a bun at the base of her neck. A small pair of reading glasses hung around her neck. The man who stood beside her met Alyssa’s questioning gaze boldly. Alyssa was startled by his silvery gray eyes and long eyelashes. His clean-shaven face held a pleasant smile. His work clothes were dusty and spotted with paint and grease.

"Grandma Cora!" Alyssa eyes filled with tears at the sight of her grandmother, but the stranger with her made her hesitate.

She glanced at Gabe, who came around the truck and headed quickly to the porch. Reaching out to take Samantha’s hand Alyssa watched as Gabe strode boldly up the steps. To her surprise he stopped before Cora and offered her his hand saying, “Good evening Ma’am, my name is Gabe. I’ve heard a lot about you and your farm.”

Cora smiled and took his hand, pulling him into a hearty embrace. “Thank you for bringing my granddaughter home, Gabe!” Gabe chuckled and returned the hug. He turned to the stranger and gave him a rough hug. adding, “Rafi, I didn’t expect to see you so soon. I’m glad you got my message. You haven’t changed a bit. You’re still paper thin. It looks like you’ve already settled in. How long has it been?”

Rafi’s voice was soft and deep. “It’s been too long Gabe, far too long.”

Cora left them and walked slowly down the steps toward Alyssa and Samantha. Tears streamed down Alyssa’s face as her grandmother neared. Cora gently embraced her, smiling through her own tears. At her grandmother's touch, Alyssa broke down and sobbed uncontrollably. Cora held her as all the fear and grief of Alyssa’s life rushed over her in a wave of uncontrollable sorrow.

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