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.

is there, a sword in her left hand, her

my throat. It reminds me of the time she cut herself, wanting to end her

don't

to rush to her, to help her, but her power prevents Tyson and me from entering and

us, why is her power

to move but it's like

much stronger than Olivia, but she is also faster and seems to be more skilled with

you try, you will never win,"

"Sorry to break

statement makes Asa mock her. "You couldn't save your home world. You won't save this

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

trying to see what's lurking in the

enough to let me see Mose dragging a pass out Ansel across the floor. Olivia is only fighting

sure assholes like

You think you can as

a human," Olivia agrees, "but I am not alone." That's the only thing she says, refusing to reveal anything else. She must know Tyson

demons and angels. Once we get rid of Azael, we can concentrate on stopping Ophyr and the Nephilim army. If Ansel is willing to reveal any weakness the enemy

Ansel disappear down the hall,