Mikhail                            As we make our way to Lit class, Rowan rambles on about inconsequential things. My heartbeat picks up with excitement and dread at the thought of seeing Nevaeh after our conversation earlier. However, as soon as I get to class, I feel disappointed because she’s not there. As I’m about to take a seat, Rowan slaps me in the arm and says. “Hey Khail, Isn’t that your girlfriend?”                           I turn to where he is pointing and swallow hard when I see Nevaeh talking to Aaron. I observe as he stops her near the door and kisses her on the forehead. Everything inside of me grows cold, and my wings begin to strain against my back. What the

Chapter 14 - Regrets MikhailWhat the hell! I think as I see Nevaeh and that douche bag, Aaron kiss outside the door. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, yet anger courses through my body like lava. My eyes narrow as she pulls back and says something to him. I don’t know what it is, but it was something good by the look on her face.My body stiffens further when she walks into class, and Jezelle whispers something that makes Nevaeh roll her eyes. Grimacing, I turn back to the board, determined not to look at her again.Unfortunately, the next period is the same. Thinking about her kissing the asshole, Aaron, the same way she kissed me, incites my ire further. I try not to look at her hurt expression when I sit down stiffly and ignore her. I’m too wound up, and my demon is raging to say something cruel.Halfway through class, Nevaeh raises her hand, asks Mrs. Christensen something before she rushes out of the r

Chapter 16 - Waiting…wantingMikhailMy anger slowly builds as I listen to the conversation happening a bookshelf over. What the hell! I gulp loudly, feeling my throat constrict. Not wanting to hear any more of the conversation, I pick up my things and wordlessly walk out of the library. Rowan calls me, but I ignore him, and the rest of the day drags on. Every time I look over Nevaeh’s desk, I imagine her and Aaron together, and my anger resurfaces.When I get home, I rush into my room and retract my wings. I’m so distracted by thoughts of Nevaeh, and that douche, Aaron, that I don’t notice the other presence in my room.“Wow, look who’s a grown boy now.”I turn, startled. “Kara? What are you doing here?”Kara moves closer and inspects me from head to toe.Kara is a friend from way back when Rowan and I were in foster care. She’s probably the only angel that I know

Chapter 18 - The signs are thereMikhailI can hear the boys stirring in the other room as the day begins. It’s Saturday, but my thoughts are centered on the events of the night before. After talking to Alex last night, I went back to my room, feeling even more conflicted. My wings kept stirring restlessly, and my eyes wouldn’t stop glowing. It’s as if my body didn’t want to deny its claim to Nevaeh. I tried to relax, but my body wouldn’t let me. Even the thought of rejecting Nevaeh makes my mouth burn with acid. After a few restless hours, I realize that sleep is not an option. Seeing no other recourse, I unfurl my wings and let them flutter around me. Eventually, my wings grow tired, and the glow faded away. However, it worried me that I couldn’t control them.Walking to the bathroom, I try not to let my exhaustion weigh me down. A knock at the door startles me from my musings. Drying my hands, I open the door. It’s Ro

MikhailShe follows me silently as I continue across the street until we’re both in front of my house. “Before we go in, I want to warn you that my brothers are a pain in the ass. They’ll probably stare at you and generally make you uncomfortable, but they mean well.”Nevaeh nods her head and looks at the door expectantly. “Don’t worry, I’ve handled Rowan. I’m sure the others won't be any different.”Just as I’m about to open the door, Rowan slams it open. His eyes widen at the sight of our entwined hands. “Hey, you’re back. Good, cause Alex is looking for you. He’s concerned because there’s Dodge Hellcat in the garage. He asked the boys and me, but we have no clue where he came from, which leaves you as the culprit. Did you steal a car, bro?” He asks excitedly.Brushing past him, I lead Nevaeh up the stairs until we reach Alex’s office. I knock on the door. Al