Dark Angel Academy (The Complete Series) - G. Bailey Page 0,127
the good guys, and we only want peace. Even if it comes with a hefty price tag. “I couldn’t sleep if I tried.”
“I understand,” he replies, kissing my forehead softly just once. “But do get some fresh air. Maybe you could check on Aala; you know how she struggles to sleep.”
“Good idea,” I reply, glancing at my other mates. Henry, Thallon and Myles are all together as they talk to the princes of hell. When I first met them, I have to admit, the knowledge they are demons scared me, but I soon realised they are good souls. Climbing out of my seat, I rest my hand on Ren’s shoulder just for a second before I walk out of the room, leaving them to continue their plans on how we could possibly beat the angels.
I wish I could tell them about my plan. How I plan to call for Ayda and fight my way around the bulk of the angel army and to the city of Neamh. Shivering from the thought of fighting the Great Light on my own, I wrap my arms around myself and kick stray pebbles from my path as I head back to my cabin. The door is slightly open when I get to my home, and I gently push it open as I hear someone softly humming. Keeping my footsteps as silent as I can, I follow the sound of the singing to Aala’s room where Bryne is sitting on a chair near Aala’s bed, and he is the one making the soft sound. Aala is drifting off to sleep, looking far more at peace than I usually see her, and I nearly jump as a hand lands on my arm. I spin to see Vesnia, who places a finger on her lips and nods her head back to the living area. I hook my arm with hers as we go back to the main room.
“Will you thank Bryne for helping her sleep? She never does sleep like that,” I ask Vesnia, and she smiles so widely at me in return.
“He knows what it’s like to be a scared child and how the comfort of having someone near you can just soothe your soul,” Vesnia explains to me. “Aala needs that. I’m so happy she is going to have you and your mates. You’re the kindest and bravest person I know, and your mates are extensions of your personality. I’m so happy you chose me as your friend.”
Tears are brimming in my eyes as I tug her into a tight hug. “You’re my best friend, and I feel like you’re my sister in every sense of the word. We are family, and we will survive tomorrow. I’m going to make sure of it.”
“You mean we will, right?” she questions, leaning back to look me in the eye. Suspicion clouds her eyes, and thankfully the door is knocked once before it’s swung open. Vesnia lets me go as we watch Madi and Tavvy step into the room.
“The boys are making war plans, and the girls should make our own plans. Right?” Tavvy asks, cocking a blonde eyebrow.
“What did you have in mind?” Vesnia asks, totally on board with this idea. I had a funny feeling Tavvy and Vesnia would get along like a house on fire. Literally, the pair of them could cause an accidental house fire with their craziness.
“I like you,” Tavvy exclaims, coming over and hooking her arm in Vesnia’s and dragging her out of the cabin. Madi chuckles as I go to her side, and we follow them out of the cabin and down the various pathways as they talk between each other.
“This is for you,” Madi says, slipping out a star necklace from her pocket. “It has a built-in tracker, so if anything goes wrong tomorrow, we can find you. The men will all have star clips on their clothes, and the women necklaces. Tavvy and I spent all day making them with the help of our people.”
“Thank you,” I say, nodding at her. It’s a smart idea, especially when I’m planning on going off on my own. I reach up and clip the necklace on, letting the blue metal star rest in the middle of my chest.
“I stopped a goddess once. It nearly cost me everything,” she softly warns me. “And I have no doubt whatever your plan is tomorrow will work. But rarely do we lose nothing to gain a happy ending.”