Wings of Death: Kingdom of Angels Book 1 by Katrina Thorpe

Author:Katrina Thorpe [Thorpe, Katrina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Thorns and Roses Publishing
Published: 2024-09-12T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

After a rough night’s sleep, that didn’t involve much sleep at all, I decide to get up early and watch the sunrise before meeting Demetros and Lacinda outside the Dark Forest. The chilly autumn air blows my hair off my face as I fly over the Kingdom. There’s a faint glow on the horizon up ahead, and I know it’s going to be a beautiful sight.

I swoop down and land softly on a large boulder at the edge of the forest. There are many boulders like this one scattered around, and I wonder whether they were intentionally placed there. Sounds emerge from the trees, filling the calm morning air as it comes to life. Gorgeous colours consume the sky, with golden and pink hues, and I tell myself I have to do this more often. It truly is worth the early rise.

I let out a yawn and stretch my arms above my head as I perch on the edge of the boulder. I’m wearing my guardian leathers with a thick black cloak overtop, and I huddle beneath it, thankful for the extra layer. My thoughts drift to Kyle, and I wonder what he’s doing down on Earth. It feels like it’s been a week since I last saw him, rather than just yesterday, and I miss him.

Guilt tugs at my chest as I remember my kiss with Amaros. What was he thinking? It’s going to be awkward when I see him next, especially around my father. He shouldn’t have kissed me, and I shouldn’t have enjoyed it like I did. But compared to my kisses with Kyle, it meant less than nothing.

I’m so distracted by my thoughts I don’t notice right away as Lacinda and Demetros swoop down toward me. There’s something about the two of them that has me suspicious. They seem very cosy with one another, and I can’t help but wonder if something may have happened between them. But today is already nerve-racking enough, so I decide to file that question away for another time, when we’re not about to go on a hike through the Dark Forest to find the God of Death.

“Morning,” Lacinda says cheerily as she lands at the base of the boulder.

My wings spring free, and I swoop down to meet her and pull her in for a hug.

“Thank you for coming,” I say before moving back. “I know it wasn’t an easy decision for you.”

She tilts her head and smiles. “You’re right about that. But I’m here for you,” she says before adding, “but I better not be eaten by a Zelon, or I’m gonna be pissed.”

Demetros gives me a hug, too. “We’ve got your back,” he tells me, and I remind myself how damn lucky I am to have these two.

We all turn to face the forest. Despite the morning sun being well and truly up, the forest is dark, and it holds an eeriness about it that prickles my skin. I suppose its name, the Dark Forest, is fitting. There’s a howl in the distance, and Lacinda tenses beside me.

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