Archangel

Chapter Thirty-Eight

~Three Days Ago~

Scarletts POV

"I'm listening." Gabriel said looking intrigued. I can't believe I was about to do this. But I really don't see no other way that this war can be won. As much as I hate to admit it, Michael is at a disadvantage, Gabriel's army still out numbers his. This might be the only way to save innocent lives as well as Michael. I just hope I'm not in over my head.
"I will stay with you for as long as you want me. I will not try to escape and I'll do whatever you want. As long as you promise to end this war and not harm Michael." Gabriel's face gave nothing away.
"That's quite a proposition. And a lot you're asking of me dear Scarlett. What makes you think I'll agree to that? I already have you, I could do whatever I want to you right now if I wanted to." He smirked at me. I knew this was going to be his response.
"Exactly. If you wanted to. And you've had plenty of opportunities but you haven't harmed me or done anything to me. You actually saved my life." I stepped closer to him. "You can't hurt me and you don't want to. But if you accept my proposition I'd be all yours." His eyes widened at my words. Then his hand wrapped around my neck and he pushed me against the wall. He was angry because I was right.
"And how can I know you will be worth it?" He asked, his eyes traveling over my face.
"Believe me, I'll make it worth it." I said, looking directly into his eyes. He let go of my neck, and just looked at me. Crap, what if I was wrong to think that he'd accept.
"What about Michael?" He asked all of a sudden.
"What about him?"
"He's not going to let you go, he loves you. And you love him." I tried not to let his words affect me, knowing how true they are.
"That doesn't matter anymore. As long as no harm comes to him, I'll cut off all ties with him."
"You're really willing to do all that? Give up your freedom and your love for some ungrateful, wretched humans?"
"If it means that no more lives would be lost then yes."
"You're too good for this world...just like her." By her I knew he meant Anastasia. It's his only weakness, that's why I know he wouldn't harm me. I remind him too much of her 
"So do we have a deal?" I asked.
"Yes we do, if...you marry me." What?! Marry him? Now I'm the one who's shocked. He went much further than I expected. But what else can I say besides yes?
"Yes I'll marry you, as long as you agree to my terms." He smiled, and extended his hand.
"Very well then Scarlett, we have a deal." We shook hands, and I felt as if I signed my soul over to the devil himself.
"Now there's one last thing that needs to be taken care of. I hope you've been practicing your acting skills." Believe me, you have no idea.
"What do you mean?"
"Well obviously Michael is going to try and come to rescue you." My heart started beating a bit faster at the thought.
"How can you be so sure?"
"Because if there's one thing my brother is, is predictable. So, when he comes to rescue you, you will go with him."
"What? Why?"
"Well he can't know of our little agreement just yet, so we have to make it look authentic. When he comes you'll be in your room.  Knowing my brother he'll probably send his angels to distract me, while he goes directly to you. You'll run to him all happy and relieved, and then when he takes you home you'll spend the night with him."
"Why? I don't understand. What's the point of all that?"
"Two reasons. One, I'm giving you the chance to spend one more night with him. Sort of a goodbye forever kind of thing. And second, you're the one who's going to tell him. It will be that much painful coming from the woman he loves." You sick son of a bitch, I thought. But of course all I said was,
"Alright." He smiled triumphantly.
"Pleasure doing business with you Scarlett." He said as he left the room. As soon as he left my face fell and the tears started, the gravity of what I've done sinking in, making it difficult to breath. All I could think about was Michael. The first time I've truly fallen in love with someone and I have to let him go. Go figure. My life is a sad love story, only with death and war and angels and no happy ending.