Book Title: A Temptation of angels

Author: Michelle Zink

After taking down the demon and taking care of the injured brothers for a few days, Helen went back to her old house, the one that had been burned down. She just wanted to see it one last time before she stayed with the brother permanently. She knew she could come back anytime, but part of her was hoping she would see a man. The man who murdered her parents and the other Keepers. She knew she shouldn't want to see him, but he regretted and helped her in the end.
When she finally got to what used to be the door, she took a faltered breath. This might be the last time she will ever be here. She decided to get it over with. She lifted her dress and stepped through the doorway. When she looked to her left, she saw the staircase in pieces.
"No going up there I guess," She muttered to herself. She then walked over to the kitchen/dining room area where she first met Raum. Well, technically she didn't meet him for the first time. He had seen her in the abandoned warehouse. He ran away when he realized who she was, but it was too late. She had already recognized the man with blue eyes as Raum, her "imaginary" childhood friend. She looked around the room, and she waited for a couple minutes, but there were no signs of her childhood friend.
"I expected you would come," Raum admitted in a monotone voice as he came out from around the corner. "You couldn't stay away from this house could you?" Helen Immediately turned around to face him.
She stared at him for a while before saying, "I didn't come to look at the house, I just assumed you would be here."
"Didn't your mother ever tell you not to assume?" He questioned.
"As I recall, you're the one who murdered my mother." That night flashed back in her mind. Her mother had run into her room, given her a note, then pushed her into the passageway. Her thought were soon interrupted.
"Again, I apologize," he stated. He never wanted to hurt her. They stared at each other before Helen broke the silence.
"What will yu do know that the demon is gone?" She questioned.
"I think i'll hunt some of his team down, and completely get rid of his court."
She gave him a small smile and said, "I hope I can see that happen."
"Maybe I'll see you around," he said.
"Maybe you will, goodbye Raum," she stated as she turned around.

Many thought were running through Helen's mind as she walked home. She took a shortcut. She knew the brothers would probably be waiting her if they even realized she was there.
When Helen opened the door, she could hear the brothers talking in the living space.
"At least we can get back to relatively normal lives," I heard Darius say. "We won't have to worry about anymore higher level demons."
"But. we still have Helen and other lower level demons to worry about. She has been wandering about lately, and she seems to get herself into a lot of trouble," Griffin said in return.
They quit talking when they heard her small footsteps echoing through the hall.
She got to the doorway, and she saw them sitting comfortably on the couch. She was glad they were taking it easy while they were healing. They looked over at her and gave her, and Griffin gave her one of his warm, comforting smiles. Darius on the other hand gave her a small, toothless smile.
She knew in that moment that this was her home. Yes, this is where she belonged. This was home.

Word Count: 728

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