Tempest’s POV

I pinched my eyes shut with a smile as I snuggled into the plush comforter, feeling the sun cascade into the room. The warmth gently radiated over my face, making me feel so comfortable that I never wanted to move again. I just wanted to soak it all in and enjoy the feeling. Never in my life had I felt so alive and free, and it all had to do with the amazing dream I was having about the man with the gorgeous brown eyes. I just wanted to live in this dream forever.

I pinched my eyes shut, still trying to keep my dream going. All I could picture where those dark brown eyes staring down at me as our bodies moved together with the deep driving base.

“How are you enjoying your first night on earth, love?” his deep voice purred in my ear as he pulled me closer. I could feel our bodies touch as I toss my hair with the music, just letting go. I felt so free and exhilarated right now that I didn’t care that we were touching. Something about his embrace made me feel alive and free, and it was addicting.

“It’s amazing!” I yelled, pulling the little black straw up to my lips and finishing the rest of my drink. “Who knew dancing could be so much fun!” I gushed, shaking my hips and just letting go. I had never been allowed to dance like this in the Silver City, let alone touch another angel. Though if you asked me, they were really missing something up there.

“I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself,” Gates chuckled, pulling me even closer so that our chests were touching. I felt that shocking sensation explode over my skin, as his lips slowly started moving against the side of my neck. I suddenly felt like I was flying for the first time and each new touch felt like a little shot of adrenaline coursing through my veins. I couldn’t help but close my eyes and wrap my arms around his neck, enjoying the feeling. I didn’t know what he was doing to me, but I liked it. “There is so much more to teach you…” he muttered against my skin, his hands moving lower and lower down my back.

I instantly froze and tried to take a step back, my instincts throwing up a red flag. “Relax,” Gates said again, easing me back into him. “I promise you’ll like it… just enjoy your first human experiences,” he said, his dark eyes staring back at me with a small smirk on his face.

There was just something about looking in his eyes that made me forget about all my worries and fears. I was drawn to him like a moth to a flame, and I couldn’t help myself. Just being this close to him was a whole new experience, almost like I hadn’t lived before now.

“Do you like it?” Gates asked against my neck, the sensation of his lips touching my skin feeling light little burst of light. It was so warm and tingly, like some sort of magic.

“Yes…” I breathed, letting my neck lull to the side to feel more. Each touch was more addicting than the last and I didn’t want him to stop. It was like soaring high above the Silver City with my new wings.

Gates chuckled against my skin as his hands started to slip lower and lower down my back. With each inch he moved, his touch made my skin feel like was on fire, igniting the energy inside me. “I thought you might… how about we move on to your next human lesson?”

I nodded eagerly with a smile plastered on my face, the high I was feeling only intensifying with each passing second. Suddenly his hands were on my backside, squeezing the tight flesh and pushing me further into him. I let out a light giggle, feeling him move us to the beat of a new song. I bit my lip and looked up into those hypnotizing brown eyes, his mouthwatering aroma filling my nostrils and making my knees feel like putty.

“You’re eager to learn, huh?” His voice was a little huskier this time and all I could was vigorously shake my head. Ever since I could remember, I had always had a thirst for knowledge and reading. I read whatever I could get my hands on and always begged the archangels for more lessons.

“This world is so interesting and new,” I said, letting my body move to the beat. “Pandora has done a great job of teaching me so far, but I want to know more.” I was so excited about the prospect of discovering more about earth that I felt giddy.

“Don’t worry, love, there is plenty for me to teach you. All you have to do is follow my lead,” Gates purred, looking down at me with the most charming look. “Do you think you can do that?” His calloused fingers were tracing small circles over my exposed hip bone, making my whole body feel hot.

“I’m very good at following directions,” I stated, pulling off my leather jacket and tossing it toward the bar.

Gates smirked and looked down at me with an approving nod. “Good,” he breathed, caressing my cheek with his calloused fingers. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach going made and I was having a hard time calming my racing heart. The next think I knew, his lips brushed against mine, sending goose bumps all over my body. I felt like I had jumped off the highest tower in the Silver City and was soaring about the world, looking down on all the beautiful sights. It was absolutely amazing and I wanted more.

Gates gently moved his lips against mine as I carefully echoed his motion, igniting a flame within me. Suddenly his tongue brushed my bottom lip and I gasped, his tongue making its way to mine. As our tongues blissfully danced together, I wrapped my arms around his neck, letting my fingers tangle in his hair. Oh, he tasted just as good as he smelled and I didn’t ever want this amazing feeling to end. If I knew other angels tasted this good, I would have tried this long ago. Who knew I was missing so much!

It was like Gates had showed me to the light. A new big bright bold light that I had never experienced before and I didn’t want it to end. No, I wanted to live in this world because now I felt like anything was possible. I was alive and free for the first time.

I bit my lip as I smiled to myself with my eyes still closed, just enjoying the moment. I wanted to relive my dream over and over again, recalling those deep brown eyes and the new found power I felt inside. It was simply magical. But like all good dreams, they had to come to an end.

“WHERE IS SHE?!” I heard a voice yell after a very loud bang.

My eyelids snapped open and I sprang out of the bed, instantly regretting my motions. My head throbbed angrily as a wave of nausea crashed over me. What was that? And what happened to my robe? I looked down to see myself dressed only in the red bra and pantie things that Pandora gave to me. Wait a minute… if Pandora, gave these to me then was that really a dream?

I quickly turned and looked around to find myself in a large room decorated with black, purples, and silvers. It had a high ceiling and a canopy bed in the center, adorn with some very ornate artwork. This certainly wasn’t my pristine room in the Silver City, as it was about three times that size. Where was I? The panic started to set in as I frantically looked around the room. I had to find Pandora and find out what really happened because I didn’t know what was real and what was a dream anymore.

Don’t get me wrong; I wanted the dream to be real. It was amazing and exhilarating, but if the dream was real… what happened after it? I couldn’t wait to tell Pandora about it because maybe she could help me uncover the truth.

“I don’t give a fuck what your orders were, Shadows,” Pandora’s voice raged, followed by what sounded like running up the stairs. “Where is she?”

I quickly moved over toward the door, listening to their conversation, my heart beating quickly in my chest. “Look I don’t know what’s going on, but you’re going to have to take it up with Gates when he gets back from his meeting.”

“Meeting? You think I give a fuck about his meeting? Fuck no,” Pandora continued, the footsteps stopping. “I want my angel back and I want her now!” Her angel? Was she talking about me? That was so sweet! Who knew a demon could care so much.

“I don’t know what to tell you, P,” Shadows replied as the sound of footsteps started again. “I don’t think she’s here. Gates didn’t say anything about it before he left.”

I heard Pandora scoff as I slowly opened the door, peaking out into the dimly lit hallway. It was really her! I felt a wave of excitement wash over me as stood up and took a step away from the door, dancing with delight. She really cared to come find me…where ever I was. I still didn’t know. I just wished my head would stop aching. Way was it doing that again anyway?

“Right, so you’re telling me Gates didn’t leave Johnny’s last night and didn’t try to seduce her?” Seduce her? What did that mean?

“You let him take the angel?”

“You think I had a choice?!” Pandora hissed through gritted teeth. Wait…he took me? Gates? No, that couldn’t have been. He was so kind and charming. He would never take me without permission. “God Shads, you’d think this was your first day on the job. You know how he fucking is!”

“Look, I didn’t know. She’s probably fine and in one of guest rooms,” Shadows said before the door burst opened and took a step back, looking at Shadows and Pandora.

“Fucking hell,” Pandora cursed as soon as she saw me, while Shadows let out a low whistle and muttered, “Damn.”

“Yeah, like Gates would put that in a guest room for the night,” Pandora snapped, gesturing at me. “She’s in his fucking room! You’ve really lost your fucking mind, Shads! You know who we’re dealing with here—”

“Pandora!” I gushed, running at her and pulling her into a hug. I couldn’t hide the smile from my face. “I had the most wonderful dream!”

Pandora pulled me arms length away from her and looked me up and down, giving me a look of disgust. “Yeah?” she asked, before looking over her shoulder at Shads. “Will you stop staring and make yourself useful? Go grab her some clothes!”

“Yes! I was dancing in the club and—”

“I’m gonna stop you right there, Teek,” she interrupted, pinching the bridge of her nose and looking beyond irritated. “I need to know what thing and I want you to be honest with me.”

“I’m always honest. Angel’s cant lie,” I stated and it was a fact. We were simply incapable over lying. I guess it was something in our genetic code.

“Right…” Pandora said, shaking her head. “I need to know what happened last night after you left Johnny’s.”

I opened and closed my mouth, trying to think through the painful throbbing in my head. “I-I… I don’t remember… its all fuzzy after the dream…” I sighed, a frown coming over my face.

“That part wasn’t a dream,” she replied looking disgusted. She quickly grabbed the sheet and wrapped it around my body, giving me a look of pitty.

“It wasn’t? So it really happened?” I asked happily. If it was real…then I could experience that again? I could feel alive all over again.

Pandora sighed and crossed her arms over her chest. “I’m afraid so… but Teek, did you… tell him anything?”

I raised my brow at her, “I don’t know, why?” I still wanted to know why she was calling me Teek. My name was Tempest.

“Teek… think really hard for me,” Pandora said, suddenly grabbing my shoulders and looking me dead in the eye. “Did you tell him anything about yourself?”

“I-I don’t know…”

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