Ash and Stone (Hidden Truth Book 1) by Rose Alexander

Author:Rose Alexander [Alexander, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-08T06:00:00+00:00

14

Gideon

I hoped that the angel was Ash's father. It would have made things easier. It would have been a reason for him to be here. But there's no way she could be an angel without wings. Even if her other half is a demon. It's wishful thinking she could be half gargoyle. She would have shown signs by now. Maybe witch or human? Or fae... though no one has seen one of those in over a century. It's still possible.

As I stomp down the stairs, I question the validity of my plan. Is it wise to summon an angel? And if it’s Michael, I think he’s an archangel which is bad news. They are stronger than the rest, and it’s harder to enforce the proclamation against them. What if he isn't the same one who was here? Would I be putting Ash in more danger? But we need answers, or at the very least a lead. I need to help her.

I push through the exterior doors and cross the street to the church. Making my way around the building, I run the summoning through my mind. I need to be on sanctified ground. Then just repeat the words. This should be easy enough.

I reach the courtyard behind the church and check for humans. When I'm sure I'm alone, I chant the incantation my parents taught me and wait.

The ground trembles as a blinding white light appears in front of me. I shield my eyes with my arm, but can't resist to peek around. A dark outline steps through as the light dissipates.

"Why have you summoned me, creature of stone?" A loud tenor booms.

I blink through the black spots dotting my eyes and see a tall, white-haired angel, with eyes identical to Ash's.

"Are you the angel my brother spoke with?" I straighten my back and try not to flinch from the nauseating smell wafting from him.

"You gargoyles are so nosy. Yes, I have been watching the demon who moved into your building and it's none of your business why. You know what I am if you summoned me, so leave me in peace." He growls.

"I can't do that. She's breaking no laws of the accords. She is allowed to be here." I glare at the pompous ass.

"I have no desire to hurt her. She's the second coming." He meets my eyes as if waiting for a reaction.

"Explain what you mean by second coming?" I take a defensive posture. Something about this encounter feels off.

"Stop posturing, it doesn't suit you. I can smell your bond to that abomination from here. Don't worry. I want events to unfold so my lips are sealed." He throws his head back and laughs as he disappears with a loud crack.

That's the second time the second coming was mentioned. When in doubt, turn to research. We should head to the repository to see if we can find mention of this. I would love to take Ash, but it's forbidden.

"We need to travel to the repository." I send out mentally to my brothers.

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