I stared around the white expands for a minute. My heart still beat fast. My mind kept replaying Remi's kiss. The more I stared, the more things started to take shape. There were desks in the distance with people dressed in white at them. When I finally got my emotions under control, I started walking towards them.It felt like I walked a mile before I stood in front of the first desk."How can I help you?" The person asked. He looked human."I would like to buy a contract.""What is the nature of the contract?" He asked."Umm... he's an angel.""Long term or short term?"I frowned. "Long term? I want to own the contract, not borrow it."The man looked up from his screen to narrow his eyes."I have payment." I debated pulling the soul stone from my pocket, but I wanted to be able to negotiate if I needed to.""Right. You'll need to submit an application for intent to purchase with the contract holder at the contract holder desk, apply for a permit to hold a contract at the pe

LanieAngandriel flew us out of heaven. The clouds seemed to go on forever and the white surrounding us seemed oddly familiar. I wondered if it was something Kira had seen before. Maybe after we combined I would finally stop feeling this weird sense of déjà vu all the time.Angandriel held me in his arms in a hug with my hands around his neck. The wind was cold against my skin, but he was giving off so much heat that I just snuggled in closer to him."Where are we going?" I asked."Utah, they have Kira there. I think they are going to try the merging ritual again and summon Juno.""Juno, Juno... Why does that sound familiar?""She is the one that granted your mother's wish and separated your soul from your body."I frowned, "So, we're not friends.""She also granted your wish and separated Isabell's mind, body, and soul.""So, we are friends?""To her, you are a game piece and she is using you for entertainment.""Well, that's not very nice," I said."Most gods aren't.""S

Isabell's eyes glowed orange. Fireballs lit in her hands. She combined them until it was four feet in diameter the pushed it with her hands at me. The Lanie in me jumped to the side swiftly, while the Kira in me was amazed. I dodged another two fireballs, flipping through the air and landing gracefully about the circle.My mind worked. It was Kira's brilliant mind and this time the Lanie side of me was amazed. I could feel the power thrumming through me. I pictured runes in my mind, clicking them into place as I realized what they meant. With Lanie's knowledge and Kira's intelligence, I formed a wall of pink light. It caught the next fireball and reflected it back at Isabell.Isabell's hair flew back as she absorbed her own spell. The glow in her eyes reddened with anger. Her lips started moving. The trees around the circle swayed. Their branches moved like arms as the unrooted themselves from the soil. They stomped towards me.I darted in between them, trying to gain some distance.

BOOK TWOI twirled the cherry in my drink around with my straw. The thumping beat filled the bar drowning out most of the conversations around me. I kept my eyes on the people around the edges, the ones in the shadows. I was looking for someone specific, someone that others wouldn't pay heed of.A particular couple caught my eye. Their aura glowed a slight pink and green. That was strange for this atmosphere. They were close enough in their auras to warrant a match, which is what I was looking for. I finished my drink and called for another. Just as the second one arrived, their auras twisted with a purple glow, bringing on a perfect match.My eyes darted around the room. He must be here. I saw the back of a dark blonde head turn and walk off. I left my drink at the bar then pushed past the crowd. I kept my eyes locked on the man. If I could move fast enough, I could catch him. A man with tusked teeth and hard blue skin stepped in my way. I pushed past him. He grabbed my arm and s

The extra powers did a good job patching up my insides. I woke the next morning to aches and pains, but none were life-threatening. I wadded up the bloodied blankets and threw them in the hamper. I'd get to that later. The room was neat and clean. I was able to part with a lot of the things Kira held on to. I just didn't need those things anymore. I wasn't trying to fill a hole in my life like she had. I finally felt like my whole self. I did feel lonely. I missed Remi and Angie, but I knew that, so I didn't hold on to unnecessary items from the past.I showered the dried blood off. When I stepped out of the shower, I wiped the mirror down with a towel. My freckled face looked back through grey eyes. They were officially blue, but it was like all the color had leaked from them, leaving only the grey. My dark blonde hair looked ashy brown from the shower. I combed long, straight locks out with a brush. I braided it back and headed out with no makeup on. I dressed in my store smock with