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twisted away from him making the blade enter my neck more.

“Was she this feisty for you when you plucked her?” He asked laughing making Draven growl and cursed at him.

“Well it looks like I will find out for myself...say goodbye to your Demon lover, my little whore!”

“Dominic no!... I'm sorry!... I will always love you!” I shouted out, as I knew my fate had finally come as he gripped me tightly around the waist and he leaned backwards plunging us both into the deep abyss of the night.

“KEIRA, NO!” Draven's voice echoed, bouncing off the cliff face making it the last sound I would ever hear as I fell to my death.

I knew this was my time. It would soon be all over and I wasn't yet ready to go and face my own...

Afterlife.

Chapter 50 - Time For The Angels

I could feel Morgan's hands release his hold as now my body was falling independently towards death below. I wasn't as scared as I thought I would have been. No, instead I was covered in a warm blanket of security as my fate came closer to take me. I kept my eyes closed as I wanted the last thing my eyes to see was Draven and I held on to it tightly in my mind as I felt the pressure of the air push my tears back to my hair line.

It was strange to know death was but seconds away. Not anything like the first time. And if I was being brutally honest with myself I had known all along that when I slit my wrists that it wasn't the end but now, well that was oh so different. And the only way to describe it was with one word... peace. Draven was my reason. He was the only thought I held onto, my last link to the world. He was my anchor to the other side. My beacon to follow and I don't know how but I just knew that he would make sure I would arrive to wherever it was the Gods deemed as my fate.

But although I was at peace, there was no mistaking the piece of my heart I left behind on top of the cliff face. Dominic Draven. The man I was obsessed with. The man that had changed me. Not fixed me but made me so much more.

The man, the Angel, the Demon and the Lord.

Dominic Draven. The man I loved.

Always.

Then I could feel it happen, I must have died.

It now felt as if I was floating up to what must be Heaven. I never felt any pain and wondered if this was because of who Draven thought I was...the chosen one. I couldn't help but sob as I thought of his name knowing I would never see him again, it didn't feel heavenly, it felt more like hell! I was gasping for the air I no longer needed and the warmth I could feel got closer around my skin. I still didn't want to open my eyes but I was sure I could feel something touching me, gripping on to my body taking it upwards.

Is that what happened? Had the Angels come to take my soul away from Draven's heart? I knew I shouldn't but I couldn't help myself cry out goodbye to my only love.

“I don't want to leave Draven, I want to say goodbye...please let me say goodbye.” I couldn't help the plea that escaped. I wanted to remain strong. Strong enough to let go.

“Keira he's gone, he's dead!” A heavenly voice spoke and I burst into tears pushing my face into the body that held me.

“Draven...” I said his name and muscle bound arms pulled my body closer into his own making my skin tingle and flood with warmth.

I was in Draven's arms once more and knew this must be my gift, they were letting me say goodbye.

“I know I mustn't have long but you have to know... I love you and I will always love you...God knows I don't want to say goodbye Draven, I'm scared. I don't want to leave you!” I was spluttering the words out amongst sobs that I couldn't control. I didn't want this to be the last voice of mine he heard but I couldn't help it…I needed him so badly!

“KEIRA! Keira, listen to me you’re not going anywhere! I have you safe and I would never let you fall!” He voice was stern but held a soft edge as he was trying to make