![]() Claimed By Power
-- EXCERPT: “What exactly are my powers?” Thea asked The angel stood up. “Not now. It’s time to go. You have your answers.” Frustrated, she exhaled loudly. She went to her wardrobe and grabbed a bra, top, and another pair of jeans. The angel turned away, allowing her to dress. She eyed him from behind. So angels were real. And they were handsome and powerful and stern. Nothing like she would have ever imagined them to be. He couldn’t even crack a smile and yet mocked her like a child. Were all angels like that? Maybe he didn’t like humans. “At least tell me why they sent you,” she said, smoothing down her top. “Why you?” “Why not me?” he said, almost in a growl. “Who would you prefer?” “I don’t know,” Thea said, lifting her shoulders. “Someone able to smile once in a while?” He turned to face her, his plain expression flavored with annoyance. “I’m not here to entertain you. You need someone to train you and help you learn how to control your abilities. I’m the best there is. You should be honored.” Thea shook her head, annoyed. Trained? Like a puppy? Not happening. Especially not by this man, who’d been abrupt with her from the start, despite his careful treatment of her wounds. “I should be honored? Honored that I was attacked by those creatures? Honored that I almost got ripped apart? Honored that you had to come and save me, a poor damsel in distress?” His face hardened with each word she said, but she couldn’t give a fuck. “I don’t need to be saved by a warrior who can’t stop the horrors happening in this city every day. Or by a God that keeps himself hidden from those he’s supposed to inspire? People are raped and drugged and killed every day; where are you then? Where is He then? I’ve gotten this far without the help of you or God, and I’ll be fine to continue without you.” The angel’s stance didn’t change. The only indication of his agitation was in the grounding of his jaw. “You’re being irrational. If I was able to find you here, the demons will find you here. You cannot escape them. Pack. Now.” “No.” She grabbed her phone. “You go. Thanks very much, but I’ll be fine.” With a low grunt of frustration, the angel grabbed her around the waist quicker than she would have thought possible. He flew up to the ceiling, his rock-like arm digging into her stomach, pressing her against his chest. He swept his free hand over the length of the room. The room began to glow and then burst into flames, smoke eating up the remaining air. “No!” She struggled to get out of his arms while her home and everything she owned burned. He leapt out of the window, holding onto her as he flew over the city. ![]()
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