Descent (A Hidden Wings Novella: Prequel) Read Online Free Page B
Author: Cameo Renae
are,” Jane said.
“ Does it frighten you?”
“ No. You don’t frighten me. Khelsey told me that you are a compassionate, chivalrous, chieftain of sorts. But I have one question.”
“I hope it is a question I can answer,” he said.
“Why did you come to me? That night by the river?” she asked.
His brow creased and his eyes pondered.
“I noticed you . There was never another mortal, in all of my many years, which I have taken notice of. My emotions became fragile and unprotected, the first time I laid my eyes on you.
You were alone down by the river, only a few days earlier. You were lying in the grass as I passed over. You looked as if you were asleep, but it was your beauty that drew me closer. It drew me in, like a moth to a flame. A forbidden desire with a deadly consequence. But I couldn’t resist.
I came to you that night with intentions of only speaking with you. But the moment we made contact, I became a victim under your spell. Never, in all of my years, have I felt such closeness to another.”
Jane was speechless, because the feelings he was describing, was the same she felt. She never believed in love at first sight, but there was something about him that was entrancing, magical. A feeling that made her want to be with him, even now, as he held her so close.
“You didn’t tell me your name,” she said.
It’s be st for you and the child that it stays that way.”
“Why? I don’t understand why this is all happening,” Jane said, getting very emotional. Her eyes filled with tears.
“ None of this was supposed to happen, Jane. It’s my fault and I take full responsibility. That’s why I sent Khelsey to you, and the others. The child will be well taken care of, and always under my watchful eye.”
Jane exhaled and nodded. There wasn’t much more she could do. She was at his mercy now if she wanted to live.
“ Where are you taking me?”
“Somewhere safe, where evil cannot find you. And, right now, the further you are from the child, the better.”
Jane wrapped her arms around his neck as he flew her far and away to safety.
**********
Jane was kept safe for a few years, and when certain she was clear from being hunted, she never saw, or heard of, her beautiful stranger again.
Eventually, she married a mortal man, and together they had a beautiful daughter. But Jane never forgot of her first child. She was always on her mind and in her heart.
Chapter Four
Special Delivery
It was under the cover of darkness and with the help of the Watchers, that Jane’s newborn child could be delivered safely during the middle of the night. The midwife’s assistant, also an immortal, took extra precautions to make sure they weren’t followed.
They didn’t travel far, and ended up in another small town in Oregon, with a family who was privately seeking to adopt a child. It was a young couple, thoroughly investigated, and approved worthy for the adoption. They were the most perfect candidates for this precious gift, and anxiously awaited the arrival of their new addition.
The transaction was made between private parties, and the paperwork had already been approved. It was fairly easy for immortals to manipulate the simple minded humans.
It was 1:11 on that cold September 20 th , morning. The doorbell rang on 2121 Serendipity Drive, waking its inhabitants.
Mr s. Gray nudged her husband and fell back to sleep. She assumed it must have been their senile neighbor on her constant search for her stray cat.
Mr. Gray stumbled down the stairs in his robe. His dirty blonde hair was disheveled, and his eyes were heavy with sleep. But as soon as he opened the door, and the assistant placed the tiny bundle into his arms, his sapphire eyes popped open, and a large smile grew on his lips. He was silent for a few moments, staring at the beautiful child sleeping in the comfort of his arms.
Mr. Gray gaped at the assistant .
“ Would you
“ Does it frighten you?”
“ No. You don’t frighten me. Khelsey told me that you are a compassionate, chivalrous, chieftain of sorts. But I have one question.”
“I hope it is a question I can answer,” he said.
“Why did you come to me? That night by the river?” she asked.
His brow creased and his eyes pondered.
“I noticed you . There was never another mortal, in all of my many years, which I have taken notice of. My emotions became fragile and unprotected, the first time I laid my eyes on you.
You were alone down by the river, only a few days earlier. You were lying in the grass as I passed over. You looked as if you were asleep, but it was your beauty that drew me closer. It drew me in, like a moth to a flame. A forbidden desire with a deadly consequence. But I couldn’t resist.
I came to you that night with intentions of only speaking with you. But the moment we made contact, I became a victim under your spell. Never, in all of my years, have I felt such closeness to another.”
Jane was speechless, because the feelings he was describing, was the same she felt. She never believed in love at first sight, but there was something about him that was entrancing, magical. A feeling that made her want to be with him, even now, as he held her so close.
“You didn’t tell me your name,” she said.
It’s be st for you and the child that it stays that way.”
“Why? I don’t understand why this is all happening,” Jane said, getting very emotional. Her eyes filled with tears.
“ None of this was supposed to happen, Jane. It’s my fault and I take full responsibility. That’s why I sent Khelsey to you, and the others. The child will be well taken care of, and always under my watchful eye.”
Jane exhaled and nodded. There wasn’t much more she could do. She was at his mercy now if she wanted to live.
“ Where are you taking me?”
“Somewhere safe, where evil cannot find you. And, right now, the further you are from the child, the better.”
Jane wrapped her arms around his neck as he flew her far and away to safety.
**********
Jane was kept safe for a few years, and when certain she was clear from being hunted, she never saw, or heard of, her beautiful stranger again.
Eventually, she married a mortal man, and together they had a beautiful daughter. But Jane never forgot of her first child. She was always on her mind and in her heart.
Chapter Four
Special Delivery
It was under the cover of darkness and with the help of the Watchers, that Jane’s newborn child could be delivered safely during the middle of the night. The midwife’s assistant, also an immortal, took extra precautions to make sure they weren’t followed.
They didn’t travel far, and ended up in another small town in Oregon, with a family who was privately seeking to adopt a child. It was a young couple, thoroughly investigated, and approved worthy for the adoption. They were the most perfect candidates for this precious gift, and anxiously awaited the arrival of their new addition.
The transaction was made between private parties, and the paperwork had already been approved. It was fairly easy for immortals to manipulate the simple minded humans.
It was 1:11 on that cold September 20 th , morning. The doorbell rang on 2121 Serendipity Drive, waking its inhabitants.
Mr s. Gray nudged her husband and fell back to sleep. She assumed it must have been their senile neighbor on her constant search for her stray cat.
Mr. Gray stumbled down the stairs in his robe. His dirty blonde hair was disheveled, and his eyes were heavy with sleep. But as soon as he opened the door, and the assistant placed the tiny bundle into his arms, his sapphire eyes popped open, and a large smile grew on his lips. He was silent for a few moments, staring at the beautiful child sleeping in the comfort of his arms.
Mr. Gray gaped at the assistant .
“ Would you
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