Angelfall (The Angelborn Cycle Book 2) by L. Penelope

Author:L. Penelope [Penelope, L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Multicultural, Paranormal, Multicultural & Interracial, Angels, Science Fiction
Amazon: B019E3JHSY
Publisher: Heartspell Media
Published: 2015-12-14T05:00:00+00:00

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The stars overhead are brilliant against the blue-black sky. Next to me, Wren’s breathing is steady, his face peaceful and serene, illuminated by moonlight. The night is sticky hot, and we’re stuck together with sweat, but it’s still perfect. I can’t tear my gaze away from his beauty and the sense of home he brought with him. Tears prick my eyes as the love I bear him overwhelms me.

But something is wrong. I sit up, gently disconnecting myself from the tangle of legs and arms we’ve made. Standing on the brightly lit sand, I shift into my angel form for the first time in a century. Immediately, the power of the Eternal Flame rushes into me, restoring all of the powers that went dormant long ago.

That’s when I feel them, not yet visible, but approaching steadily. Two Guardians of the Wasteland. In their angelic forms, they’re black and cloud-like. Wraiths racing across the starry sky. An icy fear forms within me, muted to my angelic senses, but still potent. They’ve found him already—of course they have, they knew exactly where to look.

I know he must go back, just as I must return to Euphoria, but I want more time. Just a little bit more. The Guardians burst into view and shift to their physical forms. I do the same. Imposing, they beat their giant black wings, blowing back the leaves on the palm trees. I focus on the energy coursing through me, fed directly from the Flame.

The Seraphim believe my connection is more potent because of my youth. Though I bear the form of an unaffiliated angel and have no specific guild abilities to back me up, I am ready to test my Nascent strength against the angels who approach. I will fight for Wren; I will do whatever I must.

“You can’t have him,” I say, gathering my strength. “Not yet.”

“Lyrix,” Wren calls out from behind me, a warning tone in his voice. Both angels raise their obsidian swords. Masks cover their faces and armor protects their bodies. Their transformations turn them into giant, muscle-bound soldiers ready for combat. My human form is five foot six and one hundred and fifty pounds, but this does not deter me.

“Stay close to me, Wren.” I sense him float into the air behind me. His hand brushes against my shoulder.

“I’m sorry,” he whispers. What for, I’m not certain, but if his words are meant to be a goodbye, that’s not happening. Not yet.

I unleash the destructive power simmering just under the surface. Newly recharged from the Flame, it’s more potent than ever. Below us, the ocean rocks and churns. The ground rumbles its distress, shifting and quaking. Tall palm trees sway and bend under the assault.

Power cascades through me, feeding me from the source. It needs some sort of outlet. Acting on instinct, I release the energy flowing within me in its pure form. A crackle of white light zings from the palms of my hands and strikes the Guardians in their chests, breaking through their armor.

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