Chapter 8

Deanna stumbled up the stairs with the man in tow. He was lighter than he looked because she carried up with ease. The blood soaked into her clothes feeling both disgusting and warm. Her apartment door was within reach but as soon as she got up the stairs Miss Coleman was waiting for her.

"Oh Deanna that you?, I was hoping I could see you today," she said with a smile. Her eyes finally registered the seemingly young man draping himself over her. With an almost sinister smile, she said, "What I was going to say could wait, dear, you just enjoy yourself"

"Thank you very much Miss Coleman I'm very busy right now" Deanna breathing a sigh of relief

"If I was younger I would have joined you both but time wasn't kind to me" Miss Coleman walking into her apartment. "Ahh young love," she said before heading inside.

Deanna opened the door but her jaw dropped looking back at her door. She just realised what Miss Coleman meant by what she said. It almost made her forget about the bleeding man in her arms, she enter the apartment and place him on the floor of the living room.

"Okay okay, first aid kit," She thought heading towards the bathroom. She administers first aid bandaging him up. Deanna wonder about those injuries, she touched his chest and it felt familiar to her.

She ran her hand across his chest and along his abs. Her eyes started to burn gently and she saw both of them sitting on thrones. The vision faded and feelings in her chest began to well up, she began to lean forwards. Grabbing his face and pulling it closer, she leaned as if she was going to kiss her.

"I do appreciate a kiss from a beautiful woman but I must decline this time" he protested

Deanna jumped back in surprise face red from embarrassment. She didn't know what came over her for a second. It was as if she was in love with him and knew him for a long time. The feeling slowly faded away but the shame remained.

"I'm sorry I don't know what came over me " she apologised

"No need to apologise- I just have that effect on people" He laughed, "But if you don't mind can you tell me where I am"

"You're in my house right now in Manhattan" Deanna quivered a little. At this point was almost disgusted with herself. This guy is making her act out of character for some reason

"AHH," he winced trying to sit up. He touched the wound on his side and paused for a second, "This might sound a little weird but are angels here right now"

"Oh yeah arrived today and made an entire thing of it" Deanna answered

The man's eyes seem to wander around the room as if he was searching for something- he seemed tense for a second. Deanna found his behaviour kind of strange but for some reason, she knew he wouldn't hurt her.

"I know this may sound like a strange request since we basically strangers but can I stay here for a bit? I'll pull my weight around here. I could cook, clean, and do laundry so please consider letting me stay here for a bit" He begged

"Wait wait what? This is stupid I don't even know your name yet. I don't know if you would kill me, rob me or worse" Deanna taken by surprise

"How rude of me, I'm Leo Marsh. But please rest easy- I can't explain but I feel an unnatural urge to protect you. Don't get me wrong I could sense an unbelieve strength within you, I'm sorry I'm rambling" Leo said

Deanna looked at him and believed every word he said. Again there was an unnatural attraction to him. Her expression soften and against her better judgment she allowed him to stay with her for a bit.

"Okay may yourself at home Leo. You could stay in the guest bedroom, the bathroom is down the hall to the left" Deanna showing him around the house, "I'm going to change so stay here and relax"

"Okay take your time" Leo watched her enter her room. As soon as she enters the room Leo's expression changes, "What is she? I can tell at all but my powers are not working on her. It doesn't matter as long as I stay on her good side. The angels actually came here huh I wonder what they want. I guess I should do a little recon before moving forward"

On top of a building with a billboard Lilith and Ciara pop out of the shadows. Lilith immediately puts up a barrier hiding their presence. She didn't let her guard down until she knew they were safe, Lilith turned towards Ciara sitting in the fickle position trying not to have a breakdown and failing horribly.

Lilith tried to approach but Ciara just moved away from her. Ciara kept seeing her parents' death happening in front but felt nothing. It scared her, she almost felt glad they were dead, it was freeing to her. Tears ran down her face- the guilt started to crush her on the inside. Lilith managed to close the distance between them.

"Hey there…. Little one" Lilith trying to comfort her

"Hey there…. Hey there. My parents are dead and I was attacked by angels. What the heck is going on!!" Ciara screamed

"Why didn't she just say fuck. It would make her feel much better" Lilith whispered to herself

"My parents were a part of some secret church, what is that about? Everything went to hell after I got this tattoo" Ciara freaking out

"That's not a tattoo" Lilith interrupted

"What do you mean it's not a tattoo?" She asked

"I'll explain everything to you if you calm down," Lilith said

Ciara inhaled and held her breath for a few seconds before exhaling. She looked up at the night sky. Things were going a little too fast for her- nothing like this was ever in her expectations for herself. Now college was the last thing on her list of problems, Ciara nodded at Lilith telling her she was ready.

"Okay Let me reintroduce myself. I am Lilith and you my dear are my vessel, meaning you are the body that will hold my power. That thing on your stomach is my mark, not a tackey tattoo, I'm sure you're honoured" Lilith explained

"Wait what, a vessel? What does this have to with my parents and what if I don't want to be your vessel" Ciara in shock

"Your parents were a part of my church and you were conceived for the sole purpose of being my vessel. You see without you I can't use my full power in this world but something weird happen. We were extremely compatible so I've decided you will inherit all of my power" Lilith smiled

Ciara was stuck on being born just to be a vessel. She always felt like her parents hated her- could this be the reason? Tears ran down her face but those tears of sorrow turned into tears of rage.

"It makes so much sense why they were so distant. I'm not going to be under their control anymore so I can't be your vessel so choose someone else" Ciara proudly

"I know you just found your independence but that's impossible. We are bound to each other now so there's getting rid of me. Even if we were able to split up angels would keep hunting you down to kill you. So if you want to stay alive we have to stay together but don't worry I'll protect you. I'll even teach you how to use my powers" Lilith smiled

Feeling defeated Ciara accepted Lilith's offer unwillingly. Her thoughts were how her parents were just using her for all those years.

"If I'm your vessel why do I need to learn to use your powers?" Ciara confused

"Sometime I'll need to rest and won't be able to take control. Also, you'll be inheriting my powers so it's best you learn how to use my powers anyways" Lilith said

This was still too much for Ciara, jumping into this new world with no experience but she had no choice, "Okay okay, what do I have to do now" Ciara prepared herself for the worse

"Okay the first step is losing your virginity" Lilith happily

"What" Ciara watching her in disbelief

Josiah stood outside a club and was approached by a short girl with short black hair and a shapely body. She wrapped her hands around his neck standing on her toes and whispered something to his ears before kissing him.

She strolled back inside looking back at him. He smiled to himself looking into the air before getting a headache. His eyes glowed a golden colour- it felt like he could see everything around him. He sensed something dangerous was approaching him, he began panicking looking around before laying eyes on a beautiful brown-skinned girl

She stood near an alleyway and it was as if she was calling to him. Everything seemed to go quiet and it was just them. He began walking over to her even if he could stop he wouldn't want to.

Josiah was face-to-face with the girl. She lead him deeper into the alleyway- when they were far enough into the alley she said to get on his knees. Without hesitation, he dropped to his knees and the girl bit his neck drinking his blood. While his consciousness was fading away he saw her face and muttered the words "Beautiful" right before passing out

"Did he just call me beautiful" Cairo looking at him

"And you said he looked scummy" Lilith hovering over her

"Let's get out of here and find the princes of hell like you said" Ciara rubbing the blood off her mouth, "Also why didn't say I just have to drink blood"

"Because watching you panic was adorable darling" Lilith snickered

"Come on let's just leave already" Ciara blushed and walked away

"I'm coming, I'm coming" Lilith following behind her

Michael entered the gates of heaven and entered the silver city. He walked up to the castle and stood at the entrance.

"Well it's time for me to meet with father," he said before taking a step