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“No.” His blue eyes were brighter than the summer sky.
This was going to be a stretch, but I might as well ask. “Angel?”
He grinned as he stuck his hands in his pockets. “Not likely.” His voice was so like a cool balm on a hot summer day.
“Are you using magic on me to make your voice sound like that?”
His grin widened. “No. Not magic. That’s just how it sounds.”
Okay. I was out of ideas. “What are you?
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“I’m an archon.”
Dastien was wondering what an archon was, so he was just as clueless as me. I looked back to Chris and Adrian, but both just kept staring at the guy.
Great. None of us knew what that meant. “What’s your name?”
“You can call me Eli.”
I laughed. “Eli? Really?” It was way too normal, too plain for someone who looked like him.
He shrugged. “In the end, it doesn’t matter what I am or what you call me. Only that I’m someone you should trust.”
“Why should I trust you?”
“Because you’re going to need my help if you want to stop Astaroth.”
My throat tightened at the name. “Who is Astaroth and why does he want me?”
“Astaroth is one of the Great Dukes of Hell and part of the evil Trinity. If you’re not very careful, everyone will die.”
One of the Great Dukes of Hell? Evil Trinity? Everyone will die?
The air turned heavy and I struggled to get in a breath. What the hell had Luciana gotten me into? “I don’t understand. Why me? What does he want?”
“Your power is unique. You’re a powerful witch that has been bitten by a powerful Were. The fact that you straddle different supernatural lines in this plane, means that he can use you to merge the planes—ours with the one beyond—and bring the end of times.” He paused. “If that happens, this plane will be swallowed by demons.”
“The apocalypse?” That’s what he meant. I was sure of it, but I needed him to be clear before I fully freaked out. “He wants the apocalypse? That’s what you’re saying, right?”
“Exactly.”
This was worse than I’d thought. So much worse. “How do I stop him?”
He stepped closer, leaning into my personal space. “You have problems, and they’re only just beginning.” I could feel his breath on my cheek. He spoke so quietly, that even with my hearing, I had to fight the urge to lean closer to hear him. “What the witch did here tipped things off balance. The Seven is in shambles. Not just because they’re missing three members, but because fey magic brewed the bond. Without the fey returning, they can’t fix what they’ve broken. Their bond was the seal between the planes. They were the good that balanced the bad. That’s gone now, and because of their mistakes, Astaroth has a window to use your power and merge the planes. Are you understanding now?”
I was starting to, and he was freaking me out. “This is really bad.”
“Worse than bad. This is catastrophic. Unknowingly, the fey and the wolves started a chain of events that could destroy all life.”
“Are you sure?”
“Absolutely.”
My heart raced, and its throbbing beat in my ears. “Astaroth’s stronger than me. I can’t beat him, especially if he’s somehow tied to me. Can you break the tie?”
“I would if I could, but it’s too complicated for that. He’s woven himself through your magic. You’re going to have to figure out how to break the tie yourself.” He stepped back from me, raising his voice. “It’s not just the tie that’s the problem. You’re going to need to renew the seal between planes. And before you ask—no, I can’t help with that either. At least not yet. Archons aren’t allowed to meddle in the affairs of this plane. At least not much. We wait. We watch. We only step in when the time is right. I’m only here to set you on the path. You’re the key. Not just for Astaroth, but for everyone. Once you’ve found a way to fix what’s been broken, call to me. I’ll be waiting, but my help will come at a cost. One you might not want to pay.”
