Wings on Fire ~ Falling (Book 1)

Chapter 15

I tried to rest, but it was of no use. My mind wouldn't stop whirring with lusty thoughts about my guardian angel. I hoped that he wasn't doing anything dangerous to try to catch the possible arsonist that had killed Macy's parents.

Although I assumed that he was immortal, the thought of Daniel coming to any harm chilled me to the bone. It was strange to feel so strongly for him so soon, but I had no doubt in my heart that I would give my life to protect him, even though that was a complete reversal of our roles. He would likely never forgive me if I did such a thing, but I wouldn't be able to stop myself. I cared about him too much, and I fiercely protected those that I loved.

Besides, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen to me after my death. If I sacrificed my life for another would I become an angel? Could Daniel and I be together? If the possibility existed that I could spend eternity with Daniel, then it would absolutely be worth the short-term fear and pain of facing my own death from this life. It was bound to happen at some point anyway.

Daniel had warned me that I wouldn't become like him, but did that mean that I wouldn't become some form of celestial being? Perhaps he had steered me away from thinking about that idea to keep me from being tempted to take my own life.

It felt crazy to be contemplating the end of my existence as I know it, but if the end-reward was Daniel, I would be willing to take the plunge. It was frightening that he already meant that much to me––more than my own life––but it was true.

When the dazzling rainbow spectrum of light began shimmering in the far corner of the room, my heart raced in anticipation of seeing Daniel again. Was he going to beam directly into my room? That was something I would love to see.

"Daniel?" I asked, my voice edged with hope and happiness.

If I had taken the time to really study the brilliant aura, I would have immediately realized that it wasn't sweet Daniel. While the light featured a brilliant rainbow starburst of color, much like Daniel's, it was shrouded in a dull red cloud, which indicated a negative, angry energy.

"Umm, no," the creature in the corner answered in a high, lilting voice as soon as it had fully taken shape.

I sucked in a deep breath, in awe of the beauty before me. It was obvious by its vividly colored aura that this was another angel, but this one was female and so stunning that I felt completely unworthy to even look at her. That fact didn't stop me from gazing at her, trying to absorb how gorgeous she was.

Her movements were graceful as she glided to my bedside. To call her gait walking would be a disservice. Her movement was much too fluid and elegant to be referred to as merely walking.

Self-doubt and insecurity flooded my system as I looked at her. How could Daniel find me even remotely attractive when females of his kind looked like this?

"Oh, hi," I stammered, already feeling awkward and lacking under this lovely creature's scrutiny.

"Hi," she responded dryly, her smile not reaching her brilliant purple-tinged eyes.

Even with her face morphed into a mask of distaste, she couldn't hide her ethereal beauty. I couldn't seem to do anything but stare up at her. When the silence dragged on, I felt like I needed to fill it with something.

"Are you another of my guardian angels?" I asked, wondering if maybe they took shifts watching over me.

She made a scoffing noise in her throat. "No, that's Daniel's gig," she informed me. Her tone and annoyed mannerisms insinuated that she thought my question was ridiculous, so I decided to remain quiet and let her reveal why she was here.