Chapter 60‘Jack is safe,’ kept running through Arabella’s head. She wouldn’t let go of his arm as they waited for the boat. Finding which island was easier than she thought it would be. Having mercenaries on your side helped. While the rescue teams had been searching in the wrong direction, Arabella and her mercenaries chose to go in a different one, following the clues Sybiln gave her. Arabella’s hunch paid off and now here they were. The rescue teams came running when she made the call over the air waves that the lost plane passengers had been found alive.Arabella watched as the medics walked among the passengers. Thank the Gods none of them were more serious injured than what they were. Sure, there were broken bones, scrapes and bruises, but no loss of life. Arabella shuddered at the thought that she could have lost Jack. She was a little angry with Sybil and Mother not helping out directly, although it was Sybil who gave her the clues she needed to find this island. Arabella sigh
Chapter 61Selene was done being Mother. She wanted to get out and live for a while like the other Angels were doing. It had been years, thirty to be exact, sense she had taken the time to get away. The way she felt right now, they could get a new Mother. The realm finally settled down to the rhythm of their existence. Once, Selene enjoyed the ridged rules she expected everyone to abide by. Now, she found it what Sybil called ‘vanilla’. It all seemed washed out and boring. Selene needed to leave this place, for good.It took a few weeks to get her affairs settled in the realm; now it was time to hand the reins over to someone else. For centuries, Ella of the Nomad tribe, waited for the opportunity to run the realm and especially, the gates of hell. She was thrilled when Mother tapped her to take her place. Ella stood back respectfully as Selene paced around the room.“I’ve been wanting to give up this position for a long time, Ella. I truly need to be free of this place and move about
Chapter 62Arabella had Selene as her guest for almost two weeks. It was an interesting time for Arabella. Selena regaled Arabella with stories of the goings on in the Realm. Arabella secretly wondered if Selene should be telling her so much.“I didn’t tell you about Adora and Gabriel, did I?” Mother looked out the corner of her eye at Arabella to gauge her reaction. All she saw was mild curiosity.“No Selene, I have not heard anything of them sense they left earth for the Realm.” Arabella’s reply was slightly interested. “Did something happen to them?”“No, no, nothing like that. Thanks to you and Lucian, they finally admitted how they felt about each other. It can be a hard eternity there if you don’t have someone who loves you. I should know.” Selene’s face became pensive as she uttered the last words under her breath. “They are as one now. Where you find one, you will most likely find the other. In all my centuries, I have not seen a third pair so suited for each other.”“Who was
Chapter 63“Get comfortable, child. This is not a long story but it will take a little while.”Arabella looked at Selene in confusion, but did as she requested. Selene began her story.Selene stood in the cave and looked around with satisfaction. It was the perfect place to create a portal. The cave itself lay along a Ley Line and was pulsating with energy. The other cave she created that was connected to this one lay in Ireland. That would be her next stop. Pleased with herself, Selene raised her hand and twisted the shadows. Stepping through, she disappeared.Arabella started to interrupt but Selene held up her hand, “Please let me tell this story before you start asking questions.” Arabella nodded at Selene’s words.Ireland was absolutely beautiful at that time of the year. Selene walked among the blue heather that grew abundantly on the boggy soil. It was sad that the smell of the heather was over run with the stench of the bog but Selene did not mind though, she loved walking the
Chapter 64Selene knew she couldn’t put it off any longer. The story needed an ending; it was time to finish and let the chips fall where they may. Maybe Arabella would understand when the whole story was told. The night turned chilly early; Arabella built a fire and sat on the sofa waiting for Selene to continue her story. Selene sipped at her hot tea. Remembering was taking its toil on Selene. Memories that had been put on a shelf long ago was being dusted off and light was shone on it all.“Get comfortable, Arabella. There’s not much left to tell but it will take a little bit of time.”Arabella nodded her head and slid deeper into the sofa while she kept a close eye on Selene; the woman looked slightly ill.It was ten months before Selene showed up in the cave on Sugar Loaf mountain. Edmond checked everyday for months and decided this would be the last time he looked for her. Edmond took his shoes and socks off and wiggled his toes in the sand. A feeling of contentment flowed over
Chapter 65Arabella was not much of a drinker. She had cut loose for a short time when Adora stayed with her, but getting pass out drunk was not her thing, at least until now. Arabella slammed down two strong whiskeys before Selene could even take a sip out of her White Russian.Touching the back of Arabella’s hand, Selene showed her concern. “Please, child, you’re going to pass out soon if you keep up this pace. Unless that is the whole point of coming here?”Arabella’s brows were knitted together as she ordered another whiskey, “Off the top shelf if you please, Marvin.” She requested of the bartender then turned to look at Selene. Under Arabella’s eyes, Selene started to squirm.“Did I suddenly grow a mustache?” Selene’s words were slightly clipped as she grew annoyed by Arabella’s silence. “Look, I know you’re upset, but at least try to understand. Your dad loved your mom, sure he did and she loved him. Maeve only knew a little bit of the circumstances of your existence.” Selene cl
Chapter 66“What! What did you say?” It was Arabellas’ turn to be shocked.“I said I came here for you my Bella.” Lucian grinned from ear to ear as he watched the emotions flash across Arabella’s face. Finally, her expression settled down to cautious. “I have been so stupid. I should never waited for you to make up your mind. Whether you like it or not, Arabella Brennan, I came for you and I am not leaving without you.”Before Arabella could reply, her phone started beeping. She glanced down and did not recognize the number so she sent it to voice mail. Once again her phone beeped. It was the same number. Arabella frowned. Maybe it was one of her ex-patients. She picked it up and answered it as she walked out of the kitchen.“What? What do you mean, missing?” Lucian could hear the panic in Arabella’s voice and quickly pushed his chair out so he could go to her side.Arabella watched Lucian come toward her. Her face was paler than it had been before the call started. She still listened
Chapter 67“You are saying that you and Lucas moved in together about two months ago?” Arabella questioned Lauren. It surprised her that Lucas kept this from her. What else might he be hiding?Lauren was nodding her head, “Yes, it’s been about a month now. We met at college but lost sight of each other after graduation. We found each other again about four months ago and the rest, for us, is history I guess you’d say.”“Did you study law with Lucas then?” Lucian asked.“Oh, no. I was pre-med. Lucas was interning with a local Law group. Funny, Mr. Alexander, the name of the firm is the same as yours.Lucians head jerked up, “What? What did you say? Are you sure?“Yes sir, Alexander is in the name of the firm. I didn’t pay a lot of attention as far as the name was concerned. Lucas was happy and for me, that is all that really mattered. He started working there about a six weeks ago. At first, it seemed kind of hush-hush. I don’t know why and it was part of the fight we had. I accused hi