Angel Unlocked

Chapter 3

I couldn’t really sleep even though I was cuddled between my men. I laid in bed with my mind racing. Why do I feel like this? Something is going to happen, that much I was sure. After what seemed like forever of trying to go to sleep, I gave up. Trying to extract myself from the bed was another issue. I wiggled a little to judge whether the guys would wake or not. Jackson nuzzled my hair from behind as Jeremy growled a little. I waited but neither one woke. I removed myself from the bed and looked at them. They seemed peaceful and happy.

Sighing I went over to my clean clothes. I pulled on a sports bra and shorts. I knew neither of my mates would like it if I left so I decided to go down to the library instead. I put on socks and trainers before leaving the room. I had my phone with me so I could find out what was happening with my family.

I didn’t hear anyone moving around downstairs so I jumped over the railing to the first floor below. I heard a whistle when I landed. I turned toward the sound expecting one of my companions. I froze when I saw someone I had never met before. Adrenaline rushed through my veins as he smiled.

“Well. I certainly didn’t expect a beautiful woman to greet me. Too bad you smell like a dog. Curious that a shifter would have a human mate though.”

I refused to speak or take my eyes off our new guest. I backed up a couple steps to stay out of his reach. He looked somewhat familiar but I couldn’t place it. He followed my steps as if we were dancing. In the light I could see his skin was tinted a red orange with long yellow hair. He was about six foot six so he definitely had the height advantage. I continued to move around him while watching every movement he made. I refused to look into his eyes, in case a vision decided to hit me.

“Can you not speak English? Or maybe you just can’t speak? I wonder.”

I knew I couldn’t avoid him forever. I tried to reach out to anyone in the house but no one was responding. I couldn’t get through to anyone since they were asleep. I didn’t want to attack this man if he was a friend. I guess I’ll just have to apologize if he’s a friend.

“I can speak just fine. In several languages.” My voice was even.

“Beautiful voice too? Well the gods gave you everything it would seem.”

He reached out to me quickly to grab my arm but I was already ahead of him. I dropped down into a crouch and kick my leg up, hitting his arm. He smiled as I straightened.

“I really didn’t come here for a fight but it seems you are ready for one. Shall we see how good you are?”

He didn’t wait for my reply as he rushed me. I went down and rolled out of the way. I shoved my phone in my bra and readied for another attack. He was laughing as he dusted off his shirt. I was on alert though so he could try all he wanted to distract me. It wouldn’t work. He turned around like he was giving up, yeah right. I didn’t move as he expected, I kicked off the wall and landed in front of him. The surprise on his face showed and I dropped down and swept his legs out from under him. He landed on his back as I somersaulted on top of him. I placed a hand flat on his chest as I balled up my fist on the other.

“JASPER!” Isabelle came running into the hall. “You attacked her? What are you doing? She’s the one I brought you here to help!”

“Now Isabelle, my dear sister, would I ever do such a thing?” Jasper had laughter in his voice. “It’s just a little misunderstanding.”

Luther joined us in the hall and snorted. I looked at the man I was straddling and our eyes met. His eyes looked like fire were trapped in them. The red, yellow, and orange is his irises danced. I felt the world shift as we stared into each other’s eyes.

This vision came without warning this time. I could see myself in a field watching two children playing. Twin boys were running and laughing as they chased a wolf. I realized the wolf was Jeremy and he too was laughing. The boys were trying to catch the wolf between them when the wolf bolted. I saw myself laughing as arms slid around my body. Jasper was hugging me from behind as we watched. Jackson walked up laughing at the game in front of us. I came back from my vision to a shocked looking Jasper. I heard Jeremy growl as he ran down the stairs. Jackson pulled me into his arms and away from Jasper.

“Did you see that to?” Jasper’s eyes never left me as Jeremy and Jackson put me behind them.

“You saw it too?” I pushed my way in between my mates.

“Jasper doesn’t have visions Angel. The only one he could have would be…” Isabelle was looking at me excitedly and bouncing on the balls of her feet. She squealed loudly.

“It can’t be. She already has a mate by the looks of it. She smells like the wolf.” Jasper sounded as confused as I was.

“Angel is part of an old prophecy. She has more than one mate. Jack and I are hers so far. She apparently has one from each race.” Jeremy sounded stressed.

“Oh I’m so happy!” Isabelle squealed. “I knew we would be close.”

“I don’t understand how we saw the same vision. I mean I have them sometimes but I’ve never shared one before.”

Jasper stood as he looked at me curiously. “So you are the girl from the prophecy to unite our community. I don’t believe it. The wiccans would never let you out of their sight if that was the case. Who said I wanted to share a mate anyway.”

Isabelle slapped the back of Jasper’s head and glared at him. I laughed out loud. “You think this is fun for me? I went from a girl with amnesia and no one to a wiccan with multiple mates. I’m apart of a prophecy that came about before I was even born, I’m assuming at least. So not only do I have to worry about controlling powers that I had no clue I even had. I also have to break a spell on my memories so I can fulfill some ancient prophecy. Oh and on top of that I have to deal with not one but multiple boyfriends!”

Jackson was running his hand up and down my spine as I allowed my frustration to take over. Jeremy was massaging my shoulders and whispering that everything would be ok. My breath started to speed up as everything ran through my mind. I can’t do this. It’s too much. One of those would be enough but I had all of it and the Agency mess to deal with. Panic began to take over my mind and body. I was hyperventilating and trembling.

Jasper closed the distance between us and pulled me into his arms. “Shhh. Just focus on your breathing beautiful. Deep breaths in and out. I was just messing with you. It’s all going to work out. That’s it just calm your breathing. Follow mine. That’s it.”

I took a deep shuddering breath and closed my eyes. I tried to focus on my breathing like Jasper told me. I followed his breathing and began to calm down. I had never had panic attacks before so this was all new to me. I tried to tell myself I could do this. I was the Angel of Death. I learned how to become an assassin with no problem. If I could do that, I could do this. It was just going to take time to learn. I could feel the panic recede in my mind but not fully go away.

“There we go. You don’t seem like the type to have a panic attack. Is that new?”

I thought about what Jasper said. It was new. “I’ve never had them before. Even when I was found, I never panicked. It feels like it never goes away now.” I opened my eyes and looked up into Jasper’s.

“It could be a spell my lady. That would explain why it has never happened before.” Daisy was walking down the stairs with a grumpy Sam. “We must look into it immediately. I believe someone is becoming desperate to keep you from fulfilling your destiny.”

I looked at Daisy as she approached me. She completely ignored everyone else and took my hand. We walked into the library with everyone following us. Sam grabbed a pillow and placed it on the floor. Daisy motioned for me to lay with my head on the pillow. I obeyed and tried to relax. Why did this keep happening? I sighed as Daisy sat next to me with her eyes closed. I follow suit and closed my eyes. I felt Daisy’s magic unite with mine as Isabelle joined us. We all turned into my mind and began to look through all of the magic packed in there. I could tell most of it was mine. I faintly felt the spell on my memories like a stain on my mind. I ignored it and kept searching. I felt Isabelle and Daisy zero in on something. I couldn’t tell what they were seeing that I wasn’t. It didn’t feel any different to me.

Both of them pulled out at the same time. My eyes flew open to see them staring at each other. Isabelle nodded and Daisy sighed.

“What? What is it?”

“Well my lady, the panic is coming from the spell on your memories. It seems to be attempting to protect itself.” Daisy sound tired.

“It’s almost as if this spell was made by more than one person. There are so many traps that I might have triggered this when I examined it the last time. I activated a trap but you pushed me out before it hit me. You took the backlash instead. I believe the panic was meant to hit me and keep me away from you and the spell. Since you took the trap it’s causing you to panic when the prophecy is brought up. It probably was designed that way in case you tried to break the spell yourself.”

Isabelle gave me sad eyes while she explained her theory. I took her hand and squeezed it. “It’s not your fault Isabelle. You didn’t place this spell or design it. There was no way you could have known. Is there anything that we can do to break it or redirect it.”

“Redirect it! Brilliant! We can redirect it to the creator.” Isabelle’s eyes lit up in excitement as she bounced a little.

I couldn’t help the smile that came. I closed my eyes and relaxed as Daisy and Isabelle entered my body again. I added my power to theirs as they focused on the paranoia in my mind. I couldn’t feel what they were feeling or see anything but I knew they were working on something. I felt both women shudder in my mind. Something wasn’t right. I allowed my magic to increase and envelop both women. I felt it in my mind and outside my body. My power coated all three of us like a shield. Isabelle gasped but Daisy sighed.

“Why can’t I touch her?” It was Sam. He sounded panicked.

“Calm down Sam. Angel just shielded all of them. She’s trying to protect Daisy and Isabelle.” Jackson sounded calm and proud.

It helped me to remain calm. He had faith in me, even if I didn’t in myself. I felt a surge of power run through my body causing my back to bow. It was fighting back. Anger raced into my system. How dare they. I’m done having someone playing with my life. This spell would not win. I controlled my life, no one else. I felt my magic join Daisy and Isabelle’s power and lash out at the spell on my memories. The panic was gone and the entire spell shuddered under the weight of my anger.

Daisy and Isabelle retreated after that. I rolled to my feet and rolled my shoulders. I looked at everyone around me. Isabelle was looking at me in shock. Daisy looked pleasantly surprised. Every man was looking at me in awe. Jackson looked very proud as well.

“I told you my lady is powerful.” Daisy stated proudly.

“You destroyed all the traps on the surface of the spell. Maybe all the traps completely. I’ve never felt anything like that before. Your magic lashed out at the spell and it crumbled under the force of your attack.” Isabelle was just staring at me in fear.

I sighed. I was used to that look from people. Once they knew who I was, they all became afraid of me. I felt Jeremy in my mind. It’s alright chere. You’re prefect. Don’t let her fear effect you.

I wish I could wolfie. I don’t want any of you to fear me. I know what fear does and how it can change relationships. I sighed again.

Isabelle stood and reached both hands out to me. I pulled inside myself as I looked away from her. I couldn’t take the look I always saw from others when they were afraid of me. It felt like I would never be accepted without that fear. I didn’t expect Isabelle to hug me, but that’s what happened. I tensed up and she pulled me into a hug. I realized she was crying as she clung to me. Dumbfounded, I looked at everyone for guidance. I allowed my arms to go around Isabelle and hold her while she cried on my shoulder. I could only stand there and hold her. I didn’t know what to say. The crying began to slow as she hiccupped. I allowed her to pull away from me although she didn’t let me go.

“I can’t believe I have you as a sister now. I’ve never had a sister and you are amazing. I’m so proud to have you be apart of our family. I always dreamed of having someone like you in my life. I’m so afraid to lose you though.” Isabelle eyes held more tears.

“Isabelle. You won’t lose me. I’m a lot tougher than they realize. Whoever did this to me will be very shocked when they see what they have created. I may be a powerful wiccan, but I’m also an assassin. I can fight physically or magically. Don’t worry.”

I smiled at Isabelle as she giggled. “I forgot you know how to fight physically. I know you told me that but I always forget.”

“Let’s just deal with one thing at a time. We’ll work on the spell blocking my memories first and go from there. I guess we just did that.” I laughed as I realized we just beat the impossible spell.

“Poppet! What’s going on? I felt a surge of power.” Phillip stood in the doorway in his boxers. He was looking around the room.

“I’m sorry for waking you Phillip. We had to break another spell on me. I guess my anger amplified my power.”

“Well Doll, you could have excluded us in your power surge.” Roy was rubbing his eyes as he sauntered into the room.

“An Angel can’t diminish her powers.” Daryl stated as he walked in with a sandwich.

I giggled as he took a big bite. “Thank you Daryl, I think.”

Daryl gave me a thumbs up as he took another bite. Daisy smiled and cuddled into Sam’s arms. Jeremy rolled his eyes and shook his head.

“I believe we should probably go grocery shopping tomorrow. I’m sure Isabelle and Luther will be staying with us as well.” Luther nodded at me. “Daryl, can you please start a list for us?”

Daryl’s face lit up and he ran from the room. “You just made his month Doll.”

I giggled as Roy left the room. Phillip shook his head and left as well. Daisy waved at me as Sam picked her up bridal style and left as well. All of a sudden, I was exhausted. Jackson and Jeremy looked at Jasper and waited.

“Isabelle, I can show you to your room if you’d like.” I wanted to avoid the awkward situation with my mates for a moment at least.

“No need. Luther had Sam show him before. He’ll take me to our room.” Isabelle was so cheerful now that I couldn’t help the giggle that came out.

I watched as Luther extended his arm to her. She took it and smiled lovingly at her husband. Luther gently led Isabelle out of the room. It was just me and my mates now. I saw Jasper was watching me through the exchanges with the others. I looked at him curiously. A smile slowly formed on his face as he watched me.

“Well. Where will I be sleeping.” I could hear the laughter in his voice.

“I guess with us, unless you’d like your own room.” Jackson sounded hopeful.

“I will be sleeping where she will be sleeping. I’m assuming that is where you two sleep as well?”

“This will be interesting. Jasper, you can sleep in our room if you want. I was going to work on my powers while everyone was asleep but I already have. Let’s go to bed gentlemen.”

I walked towards the men and brushed past all three of them. I knew they would follow, but I was worried how they would interact with each other. I started up the stairs when I felt someone grab me. Jasper pulled me into his arms bridal style and carried me the rest of the way, I felt the same shock I got from Isabelle the first time. Jackson opened the door to our room and stepped aside to allow Jasper to carry me inside. Jeremy followed Jasper and Jackson into the room. Jasper turned to face the other two men. I looked at the bed and then each man in turn. We are going to need a bigger bed.

Jasper set me on my feet and motioned to the bed. I sighed as the tension in the room increased. I could feel a fight coming. I shook my head and climbed onto the bed.

“Guys? Please don’t fight.” My voice sounded tired as I begged them.

“We aren’t going to fight my love. Jay and I just needed to adjust to having another one of your mates with us. We didn’t know he would be joining us so soon.” Jackson tried to reassure me but the tension increased.

“Jackson? Jeremy? Let’s just go to sleep. We can work out everything in the morning. Please?”

Jeremy moved first. He climbed onto the bed and lifted me onto his chest. I laid on his chest as he stroked my hair. Jackson got in on one side of Jeremy and kissed my temple. Jasper approached the other side of the bed with a smile on his face. He got in without another word. I allowed sleep to take me as I felt Jeremy sigh. My last thought, how am I going to make this work.