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Chapter Thirteen

ANAKIN

This bitch is psychotic.

Nerissa somehow just went up to one of the most feared creatures and commanded him. The more shocking part here is, he listened to her! I can never get him to listen to me but she does it within thirty seconds.

I fist my hands to the point you can see my veins a little more prominent than what you normally would. They are shaky and I can't find a way to stop it. God, I hate her and everything she stands for. I'm not impressed in the absolute slightest.

Actually, I am dissatisfied. A part of me hates her for everything she has done to my people but an even bigger part of me is disgusted that I allowed her to help me at one of my weakest points. She didn't need to give me her siren call. She doesn't need to do any of this stupid shit. Yet here she is, reflecting her light on every little thing.

Kane completely turned on me at that moment. He trusted a risen more than he trusted me. That dog has known me since I was a baby and even then he is distant. He only likes me when I feed him his dinner but one look at the golden angel and he cuddles up real close to her.

Fucking traitor.

Blade's voice cuts through my thoughts as Nerissa stumbles back into me. I brace for the impact easily and I can't help but to smirk at seeing her so unnerved. I step away from her and closer to the middle of the room before turning to the top of the staircase where I know he awaits.

I raise my arms. "Your only living relative that you enjoy speaking to more than your son."

"Come here, boy." Blade comes down the steps with a girl wrapped in his sheets trailing after him. I recognize Kapana, his favorite sex nymph, as she stays at the end of the stairs when they reach the bottom. Her eyes are piercing and alluring, analyzing everything around her with an intense focus, paired with a smug smirk. She is the complete opposite of the woman that haunts his dreams. Kapana reminded me too much of Calytrix.

Blade's pants are low at the waist, showing hints of something I will stab my eyes before ever seeing, and his dark hair gleams off the fire pit's sparking flames. It is nearly the only light in the room. This place is dark, but it is my home.

Blade traps me into a hug before I can stop it. "Gross." I push away from him, "I can smell the sex all over you, Blade."

He laughs, "Don't hate the player, hate the game. Speaking of the game," his eyes move past me, "Who's your friend here?"

Kapana sighs, losing interest in the conversation as quickly as she loses the thin sheet. It flutters to the floor revealing her pristine figure. She eyes me down before turning around and returning upstairs. I glare at her as Blade nudges my shoulder.

"We're everything but friends and not anywhere near close to lovers. Blade, it's a pleasure to meet you." Nerissa curtsies as she tosses a side eye to me.

Blade bows to her. "Pleasure to meet you..."

Nerissa smiles as waits for her to introduce herself. "My name is Nerissa Solely. I'm the princess of angels and you're our first challenge."

Blade raises an interested eyebrow. "Challenge?"

'Indeed, we need to get through three more. By any chance do you carry the map on you?"

My uncle seems shocked. "Princess of Angels? What are you doing here?"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out, but cannot proceed to do unless I find my way home. So, may I please borrow your map to meet Kano?" She asks, gently. Blade is looking at her in a way that I find weird. I try to analyze him but his body language is telling me nothing. Nerissa glances at me for help but I have none to offer her. "I know you don't necessarily enjoy my presence down here, but I need to get back home."