Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

380. Jasper - Darkness II

Leaders are always responsible for when something goes wrong during a mission. This situation is not different from when we receive an order from the Elders. Actually, it is worse now, as Olivia's well-being is at stake. Tyson has Jon and Khloe's address on Google Maps and we head there. We run fast, fear fueling us.

I finally concentrate on my bond with Olivia. I expect sadness, but I'm almost knocked to the ground when anger, like I've never felt before, floods my entire body. Something must have happened for Olivia to feel like this. Halfway to the house, the street lamps go off, leaving us in complete darkness.

Unable to see where we are going, Tyson and I stop. My hand goes to the back of my waistband. Jon had a few handguns in his house, and we took them with us when we got out of there. Despite being pressed against my skin, the part exposed to the air is cold, calming my nerves.

"I don't like this," Tyson says as he turns on his phone's flashlight.

A cold chill runs down my spine. "Me either."

We continue to advance, slower this time, keeping an eye on the surroundings, not wanting to run into trouble before we find Olivia and the others. I'm so nervous that sweat rolls down my back.

By the time we reach the house, my clothes are damp.

The darkness here is more intense, making me think it is not natural. My thoughts go to Olivia. She explained that her power is neither good nor evil; it's how she needs it to be. Good thing she is on our side, else we would be screwed. Tendrils of darkness wrap around Tyson and me, tugging us toward the entrance. The hair on the back of my neck stands up, and I prepare to fight, but something about the entire thing comforts me.

Tyson's voice is low as he says, "Olivia needs us." He turns off the flashlight, letting the darkness envelop us completely.

Olivia is there, a sword in her left hand, her entire body glowing brightly as she

my throat. It reminds me of the time she cut herself, wanting to end her life. Tyson is as scared as me, his body

Olivia don't

her, to help her, but her power prevents Tyson and me from entering and makes us watch

us, why

move but it's like

seems to be more skilled with the sword. He tries to slash Olivia, but she

much you try, you will never win," Asa

her eyes. "Sorry to break it to you, but I

"You couldn't save your home world. You

created by God, I didn't understand why he needed to create so many. But looking at Olivia, at how glorious she is, I finally understand. From the corner of

eyes, trying to see what's lurking in

she gets closer to the door, the light coming from her is enough to let me see Mose dragging a

it, just make sure assholes like you are

you can as a human?" Asa

I am not alone." That's the only thing she says, refusing to reveal anything else. She must know

we are clever and resilient. We also have the daggers, and they can kill demons and angels. Once we get rid of Azael, we can concentrate on stopping

down the