A strong gust of wind blew over them making her hair almost float around her head and stimulated her scalp. It was scary, exhilarating, and the thought of being seen by someone started to take on a different light exciting her beyond anything shed ever experienced.
*****
Angelica and Zachary walked into the castle, completely exhausted. Ren had told them to go home and rest up. PIT was going to start taking the job of eradicating the escaped demons in shifts so no one would get overtaxed. Neither of them had wanted to leave but knew Ren was right this wasnt the type of job to be falling asleep on. It wouldnt get you fired just dead.
Home sweet home, Angelica yawned.
The PIT members who had come back with them agreed with Angelica and split up to different areas of the castle to either rest up or grab some food. Angelica opted to go back up to the laboratory to check on Jason since theyd left him there unconscious. She smiled seeing someone had moved him to the sofa against the wall.
Hes probably going to sleep for a while, Zachary said from behind her.
She traced her fingers through Jasons soft blonde hair like one would do a child. To save people like him was why shed started fighting demons in the first place. She only wished he could have stayed innocent instead of finding out the monsters under his bed were real. She had known they were real even as a child. In her opinion. knowing sucked.
Her lips curled into a grateful smile remembering the death of the demon who had tagged Jason for death. She had to admit Syn was going to come in handy too bad he was also psycho.
Go get some sleep, Zachary said softly. Weve got a lot of work ahead of us and we need everyone at their best.
Angelica nodded and slipped into her bedroom down the hall. Looking toward the huge bed then down at herself, she decided a shower was in order to get the demon stench off of her body.
Moving silently into her personal bathroom, she turned on the hot water and stripped before turning to the mirror to check for wounds. Not finding any after all the fighting shed done in the last couple hours was a little startling. Again the image of the man that had shadowed her all night taunted her Syn.
Every time one of the demons would have gotten a hit in hed been there to interfere. What disturbed her most was that the times she hadn't seen him shed caught herself looking for him.
Turning, she stepped into the hot spray and tried to clear her mind of the man who had decided to become her shield against the demons. Shed learned a long time ago to only count on herself so she wouldnt be disappointed. She wasnt going to change that theory now.
She scrubbed her body until the skin shown pink then started on her hair. Angelica couldnt contain the groan as her nails gently scraped along her scalp and closed her eyes in bliss. Had she been paying attention, she would have seen the shadow of the dark figure standing just on the other side of the frosted shower doors.
Syn stood perfectly still in the steamy bathroom watching Angelica do something so simple and gaining pleasure from it. It reminded him of the times he had washed her hair for her and shed welcomed his touch.
He placed one hand against the glass that separated them as he felt the need to touch her rise within him. To a sun god, the concept of time didnt hold the same meaning as it did to humans; therefore, usually they were a patient race but even the gods had their weaknesses. His was within reaching distance and very naked.
Angelica felt sudden heat blaze to life between her thighs and closed her eyes, loving the familiar yet seldom sensation. Quickly soaping up her rag again, she ran it back over her breasts and felt them swell under her touch.
Dropping the rag to the shower floor, she soaped up her hands with a good, thick lather and ran them over her breasts. Letting her fingers skim across her nipples one at a time for added sensation, her lips parted and her breath quickened.
Syn watched one of her hands lower from her breast and slide between her thighs in an attempt to ease the heat he had created in her. His gaze slowly trailed up to where she was biting her lower lip to keep herself from crying out and inhaled sharply. Syn moved his hand against the glass caressingly and smiled wickedly when the hand between her legs mimicked his movements.
Angelica leaned back against the glass of the shower when her fingers found her favorite pleasure spot and worked it in circular motions. This wasnt the first time shed done this by far and it had been a while, but it was probably the best she had ever felt.
She thought again about one day finding someone to do this with and Syns image flashed through her minds eye. The vision of his dark eyes and long dark hair made the coil in her belly release and she opened her mouth in a silent scream as she came hard. It took all of her willpower to stay on her feet when she felt the liquid heat slide over her fingers and her body twitched pleasurably with the many aftershocks.
After several minutes, Angelica turned the water off and Syn vanished the moment she opened the shower door. Grabbing the towel, she wrapped herself up in it then caught her reflection in the mirror. It wasnt her body that drew her attention however it was the handprint on the frosted shower door behind her.
Spinning around, she frowned and raised her hand to place it over the print on the door. Her frown deepened seeing how much bigger it was compared to hers. This place was warded against evil or so Storm had assured them. Wouldnt that make her peeping tom on the side of the angels?
Backing away from the shower, she decided to worry about it later. Even though she felt much better, only sleep would completely recharge her batteries.
After drying and brushing her hair, she returned to the bedroom and pulled her black oversized nightshirt from the dresser, smiling at the name of her favorite rock band on the front. Going to that rock concert had been one of the only normal things shed done as a teenager and she cherished the memory.
She slipped it on and slowly walked toward the bed, grinning as she pulled back the covers and turned off the lamp. Feeling for her I-pod, she turned the volume on low, letting the song Evil Angel fill the silence. Snuggling deep into the soft mattress, she closed her eyes and let it lull her to sleep.
Syn stepped from the shadows of the room and approached the bed as he listened to the song. Shed known he was there and trusted him enough to do nothing about it. This was another sign that her true soul was awakening.
He had overheard her statement of home sweet home echoing Damons thoughts almost exactly. Damon needed a home for his new mate Alicia, and Angelica would need the same when he finally reclaimed her. Kane and Tabatha again, the same predicament the women had to be protected and cherished above all others.
Damon, Syn called mentally as he turned away from the bed and approached the window. It is time to find a new family home ours is beginning to grow. Damons contemplation was felt through their mental bond before Syn felt him come to a decision.
I have the perfect place in mind, Damon answered as he spooned Alicia against him. Ill look into it tomorrow.
Syns body seemed to dissolve in the soft breeze coming in through the window, only to reappear on the roof. He walked along the battlement that circumvented the inner courtyard of the castle, stopping occasionally to look up at the sky or down at the ocean beyond the property.
Feeling an old and familiar presence behind him, Syn turned his head to look over his shoulder.
Long time no see, Storm said quietly. Im glad you have found your soul mate. Hed known Syn would come for her, thats why hed had Zachary protecting her all this time.
The corner of Syns lips curled upward slightly, I see you have new recruits for your army rather young arent they?
Storm shrugged, No younger than your sons when you gave them eternity.
What do you want time traveler? His tone was a warning to his mood.
You were there. You saw what came out of the rift, Storm stated.
Syn gave him a stoic look, I care not for your petty wars.
Storm knew the truth behind those words. Hed heard the truth from Syns own lips though it hadn't happened yet in the sun gods time line. Syn would one day tell him that the last time he had been at war with anyone hed destroyed his own planet. The only reason Syn had shared that secret with him was because they were both gods. But for now it gave him a better understanding of Syn.
Angelica wants to protect the humans because she was raised as one many times now, though she doesnt remember the past lives. Your children are also very protective of the innocent as I know you are. Storm whispered calmly. The fact that Syn had not vanished meant he had agreed to listen.
Syn did not correct the time walker nor ask him where hed gotten his information. A time walker could see all outcomes if he chooses to look for them. If Storm was worried about the future, then there was a reason for it. What is your prophecy?
The humans are always looking for their Garden of Eden, yet they are so vain they do not realize they are within it. It has always been left up to us, the guardians, to cast the serpents out. The humans do not have the power to protect themselves. If we dont help them, then the demons will turn this place into a city of blood.
And it will not stop here, Syn concluded in a soft whisper.
Storm wiped at the blood that was now leaking in tear-like drops from his eyes. The only reason his head wasnt exploding was because he was talking to another god who would not share the secrets.
Some of the demons who climbed out of that rip between dimensions almost destroyed this world during the dark ages we almost lost to them. Storm let the weight of that statement hang between them.
I remember, Syn said.
Then you also remember the ones that went to the underworld of their own free will to protect the barrier seal and keep the demons from returning, Storm reminded.
Syn nodded, The brothers how could one forget.
They have now returned to this world while giving chase to the fleeing demons. Once again the brothers have willingly given their vow to help rid this world of the demon threat. You and I are quite possibly the only creatures left in this world that can honestly say our power is almost equal to theirs. Would you deny that by hoarding your power for selfish reasons?
I could take my family and leave this place to your war, Syn warned.
And I can give you a reason to stay, Storm countered. You have three children here with you now but you have many lost across the space of time. I can offer you your missing children.
Syn turned his head to look at the time walker but seeing the blood this conversation was causing, he glanced away. Regain your strength then we will retrieve my children.
Storm smiled as he disappeared from the roof.
*****
Ren walked into his private office and sat down heavily in the chair at his desk. It had been a long night and just because the sun would be up in a few minutes did not mean it was over. There was a different kind of darkness now.
Hed promised himself he would work alone pay no attention to the other PIT members. But as hed looked around at the others fighting right along beside him, he could feel the ones who were weakening and the ones who had the strength to stay and fight longer.
No one questioned him when he started sending some of them back to the castle some even looked thankful. He had sent Hunter to get some rest when hed been injured. The Indian was stubborn and hadn't told anyone of his wound, but Ren could smell the blood. Trevor was almost dead on his feet. Wraiths tend to drain your life force for a while.
Luckily, some last minute reinforcements had arrived and Ren took his leave, needing to clear his mind of the rage of battle he could feel everyones emotions including the blood lust of the demons. Now that he was within the castle walls, he concentrated on the powers surrounding him and smiled. Someone among them had the power to block out emotions. If he could figure out which one, hed shake their hand.
That also led him to another conclusion not everyone here at the castle had a PIT file. But that was all right, neither did he.
Looking up at the high ceiling, he felt five distinct life forces up on the third floor. He wondered who could be up there since Storm had told him that floor was locked and off limits. Ren had even looked at the floor plans of the castle to see if there was a hidden door, but found nothing.
He wasnt about to waste his time pulling out every book on the shelf or knocking on every wall in the place to find it either. Hidden doors remained hidden for a reason. If whoever was up there wanted to be left alone, Ren would respect their wishes.
The air in the room rippled and Ren glanced over at Storm who was now sitting on the end of the desk. He glared at the time walker when he saw the bloody nose Storm was currently trying to stifle.
Telling secrets again are we? Ren asked with a slight growl in his voice.
Storm ignored the look and the question, simply sitting there until his nose finally stopped bleeding. Dropping the handkerchief in the garbage can, he looked back up at Ren with a knowing expression on his face then glanced up at the ceiling thoughtfully.
Youre wondering how they got up there, right? he smirked, They wont use the front door to come and go windows seem better suited to them.
Whoever they are, you seem glad they are here, Ren cocked a curious eyebrow.
Storms expression sobered, Do not underestimate them they have their reasons for being the way they are. If they wish to interact with the PIT teams, they will.
But theyre not part of the teams, Ren wanted clarification.
Storm shook his head, No, theyre not.
All right then, Ren shrugged. WHO are they?
Legend says they were the original guardians of seals between worlds. Up until last night, they had been in the demon realm protecting the seal from being breached from that side.
Ren nodded and leaned back in his chair deciding hed stop with the questions seeing how Storm had already broken his vow of silence recently. His eyes were beginning to burn from lack of sleep but knew he wouldnt be able to rest for a while.
Chapter 2
Zachary leaned against the banister at the top of the stairs looking down on the main floor. He became very still when he spotted one of the youngest and newest members of PIT Tiara. Shed always been an unofficial part of PIT, even though as a child she didnt have any powers and never went out on assignment.
Because of her mothers necromancer abilities, Tiara had been dragged around with the PIT team all her life.