Chapter 65: S3 Betrayal: Much To Learn

Sophia Mahoney

Aden's wings glide through the air. They have a silvery shine to them, almost iridescent. Keeping to the shadows, he flies through dark allies.

He takes a sharp right, and scales up a building, which makes her stomach churn. Landing on the balcony of his apartment, he sets her feet on the floor. But he continues to hold her until she regains her walking legs.

"Well, are you going to tell me why you left the safety of the restaurant?"

"When I walked out of the bathroom, I thought I was alone in the hallway." Her voice cracks. "But I wasn't." Sucking in a deep breath, she fights to regain her composure. "Scarlet. She came out of nowhere."

"Sophia, you have much to learn. Wiccan and gargouilles can come for you day or night." He takes hold of her arm. "A gargoyle's powers are stronger at night, especially under the light of a full moon. But like a witch, they can come for you at any time."