The Savior's Sister by Jenna Moreci

Author:Jenna Moreci [Moreci, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-9997352-2-0
Publisher: Jenna Moreci

17

The Slap

Leila stormed down the corridor. Anger had been building within Her for a full day, festering without any means of release. She wasn’t waiting any longer.

She thrust the door open and charged ahead. Cosima stood at the far end of her chamber, flipping through multi-colored reams of silk. “Dove, what a pleasant—”

Leila slapped her across the face, sending her stumbling. “How dare you defy Me?”

“Sister, please—”

“You may play the part, but never forget your station. I am The Savior. You do not get to wager a man’s life for your own pride and pleasure. Do you understand? Your crown is a lie.”

Cosima’s lips trembled. “Apologies. But You overstepped—”

“I overstepped nothing—”

“They think You’re a healer, but You behaved as a queen. I sought to bring reality to the ruse.”

Heaving breaths filled Leila’s lungs. She hadn’t realized Her hands were balled into fists, that Her powerful frame betrayed Her small stature—or that Her sister cowered before Her, tears streaking her cheeks.

“I sacrifice myself for You, Sister,” Cosima said. “Have You forgotten?”

Leila’s gut pulled in opposite directions. Clenching Her jaw, She left the room.

Shame nipped at Her insides, a punishment She surely didn’t deserve. She headed down the corridor into a second chamber, where Delphi lay across her sheets wrapped in a sheer blue robe, Nyx nestled at her side. Delphi dragged her fingertips up the curve of Nyx’s hip, then stopped, eyes on Leila. “Now’s a bad time.”

Leila cocked Her head at the door. “Leave us, Nyx.”

Nyx bowed before darting from the room, while Delphi gaped at Leila. “You’re a real bitch, You know that? I understand Your plate is full, but I’m allowed my own life.” She plucked a long, braided belt from her sheets. “Look, she left this behind. Now You’ve given me a chore. Or perhaps You’ve given me an invitation. Maybe I should thank You.”

“Raphael knows,” Leila said. “Who I am. He knows.”

“And how exactly did that happen?”

“I blessed him.”

Delphi rolled her eyes. “And You were being so discreet.”

“He was dying.”

Sighing, Delphi tightened her robe. “All right then. What now?”

“I don’t know.” Leila took a seat at her side. “Everything is so wrong.”

“Not everything. One of Your assassins is dead. Only four Senators remain, two of whom aid Your endeavors.”

“They aid Me? The men who exposed My shadow walking to My father and saved My assassin from death? What fine assistance.” Growling, She snatched the note from Her pocket. “We still haven’t a clue what this note says, or the purpose of those stupid jewels. And now it seems I can’t control My light.”

“Perhaps Your power has expanded. Untethered by a kiss.”

“No,” Leila said. “I refuse to believe that.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s trite. Untethered by a kiss. Do you hear yourself? No, the kiss was just a coincidence. Or a participant. But it didn’t untether anything.”

“Well, that’s another good thing to add to Your list, yes? A lovely man who kisses You.” Delphi flopped onto her sheets, eyeing Nyx’s belt. “And I have a lovely woman who kisses me.”

“You have many women who kiss you.

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