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When we got home, Scott parked his car, I heard him turn off the engine, as I stared out through the windshield, occupied with my own thoughts.

I heard Scott sigh, as I felt my insides twist with guilt and excitement.

After more than two weeks of having him gone, he was finally back, just right through the doors of the farm house, and I was hesitating. Because for one, I didn't know how I would react; should I be mad at him for leaving me without a single explanation, should I cry happy tears and embrace him fully for coming back home. Should I tell him what happen with Scott, and my dreams? Should I tell him about the baby? Should I tell him how much I miss him, how I feel for him?

Or should I simply run away right now and leave the entire job to Scott, because deep inside I'm a coward.

There were so many 'should' in my life with in this very moment that I didn't know what to choose, I didn't know what to do. Because deep down, I felt guilt flowing through my blood streams.

I heard Scott sigh again, as I glance over him, I saw him face my direction. But I kept looking out the windshield, watching the trees sway with the afternoon breeze.

"Look Nora...you can't stay here forever okay? He knows we're here, he knows you're home. The very least you can do is go through that door and jump in his arms in a very romantic...whatever you girls do…" he was feeling awkward, his voice was strained and I heard him take in a deep breath and gulp.

And then he said " I'm sorry.."

That snap me immediately back to reality…"what?"

" I'm sorry, I know I did wrong Nora..God, I know I was stupid but…." He trailed off, as I turned towards him, looking at his face, he was looking down, his eyes dark as his voice trembled.

" I love you..I really do Nora..but…I see how you love him..and I thought that..While he was gone..I could be there, just like the last time he was gone…but I do see it, in your eyes…he means the world to you doesn't he?" he lifted his head and faced me, his eyes sparking with unshed tears as he gave me his signature smile.

I just nodded " more than the world…" I wanted to say more, I wanted to let him know that it was okay, that everything would be fine. But it wasn't, he loved me, I see him as my best friend, and I love him, because he was Scott, my warmth and comfort.

" I'm sorry about the kiss…..but I won't say I didn't mean it Nora…Because I meant it, all of it…I love you..and if ever..he breaks your heart, I'll be the one to catch you from that fall…" as he reach his hand and caress my face, murmuring " so beautiful "

I drifted my eyes away from Scott, as I looked at the front porch of my house, I gasp. Jev was there, and he didn't look all too glad to see me. He stood just outside the door his arms cross over his chest and his eyes looked as black as midnight, fierce and murderous.

If looks could kill, I would be dead by now. As I felt myself over powered by more guilt again, but not only that, I also felt embarrass. It simply slipped my mind that Jev had super hearing. 'ugh'

I felt Scott let go of me as he sat up straight and tensed. "his right behind me isn't he?"

I just nodded, as I let my thoughts drift to Jev

'You're not that mad are you?' I half begged in my mind

' we'll see…..why don't you come out here, Angel..' He sounded sweet, but it was too sweet that it made me flinch, as I gulp and slowly got out of the car, taking a deep breath before walking towards him.

As I made my way towards Jev, I tried to calm myself thought looking at him, the way I always do. He was beautiful as always, dark black hair, midnight eyes and that full lips of his that made me shiver to the bones. He was wearing his dark blue jeans and a white button down shirt; its left hem half tuck through his pants.

I was just five steps away from him, before I stopped and stared at him. But he wasn't looking at me; he was looking at the car behind me. As I suddenly heard Scott got out of the car, the door slum shut.

I took a deep breath and simply froze as I heard Scott's footsteps coming closer, and before I knew it, Jev moved towards him so fast I didn't notice until I heard Jev gave an animalistic growl and Scott hissing at him. When I turned around to see what had happen, I felt my knees grow numb, as I felt them go jell-o

Jev was holding Scott my the neck, shoved to the pavement, as I saw Scott's nose bleeding.

"How dare you touch her…" Jev hiss "you have no right to touch what is mine….Nephilim.."

I just gasp at the sight right in front of me. Even if I wanted them to stop, I knew I couldn't, Jev was too strong, too stubborn.

"Jev..!" I shouted at him, with great horror

But he ignored me, as I saw his hold on Scott tighten " I should kill you by now…make you suffer…..I trusted you Parnell, and you took advantage of that, by taking my girl…a deed I can never forgive you of.." He lifted his other arm and formed a fist, intending to punch Scott right at his face.

But I took that chance to stop him, I run towards him with inhuman speed and held his wrist "Jev..That is enough…this is childish and you know it….leave him alone…." I said as gently as possible, trying to calm his anger.

He turned his head and looked at me, his eyes filled with anger, but I held his stare, and saw my midnight sky soften, into a night skies of love and tenderness. As he loosens his grip on Scott, I held his hand as we both stood, never breaking eye contact.

"Angel…." he whispered, as I smiled up at him

" I missed you too…." Was all I said, as I crush my body into his, finding my haven in his arms. I felt him slowly resting his chin atop my head, as me held each other, just taking in the moment.

There was nothing else in the world; it was just me and him. As he whispered to me how much he missed me.

" I will never leave you again. I swear on the heavens, I will never hurt you again…Angel.."

" you better keep that in mind…you owe me an explanation.." as I slowly let go of him and took a step back, " and I think you owe Parnell over there and apology as well…"

At that, I saw him stiffen, his jaw tense as he turned around to look at Parnell, but before I could say anything Scott beat me to it.

" you don't need to apologies for anything. However, may I request for this to be forgotten, masters? I do believe we have business at hand.." as I saw him go back to the car and took out the silver case.

As Scott made his way back, Jev turned to me. With a look of curiosity written all over his face, he was not one that brought out much of his emotions, but I simply noticed, that when he was with me, all walls were simply gone.

" you found something else?..." he sounded out-stand, which I found odd. Did he not go and check what Dabria was hiding at that old rotten office?

" uhhh..yeah…it was sunk at her piranha filled fish tank, I really don't know…but when I saw it..I just…." I trailed off as Scott got closer, I took a step beside Jev and held his hand.

" I think we should take this inside….I may not have neighbors, but I simply don't like where this is going Jev.."

" alright…." He looked at Scott and gave him a wary stare, " get inside Parnell…."

" yes, sir….' Was Scott's answer, he was back to being first in command, my beta, and all else that had happen were brush away for later, resolutions.

But for now, we had a higher priority, to see what Dabria's hiding

As we made our way inside the house, I couldn't help myself but lean towards Jev, as I felt his arms securely around my shoulders.

' are you alright, Angel? Did you get hurt?' He ask in my head, evidently concerned of my well being. It made me wonder how much of his will power it took for him to assign this mission to me. The mission of fetching the key at least, if he knew it was dangerous, it must have taken a lot from him to let me go, maybe that's why he sent Scott with me.

' I'm fine, Jev…not a scratch…although, I might say…can you please get rid of Dabria's cat?' I whined in my head.

' cat caught you again, didn't he? What was his name again?'

' I believe..it was nimbus..'

' lets see if I can put poison in his kibble….' Was all Jev said before kissing my forehead and gently lead me through the doors of my home.

As I saw Scott heading towards the kitchen, my heart made another silent thud. It simply pained me to see him hurt, but I didn't know why exactly.

Because for all its worth, Scott wasn't Jev, and to feel love for him was wrong, isn't it?

We made our way towards the kitchen table, as Scott laid the case down atop of it. Jev let go of me, and came to stand beside Scott.

I saw Scott flinch a little at their closeness and simply moved away towards the other end of the table.

We all stared at the briefcase, our minds reeling on every possible thing there could be in it. As I heard Jev, taking in a deep breath and gently opened the case.

It made a click, as Jev slowly slid the lid open.

What was in it, made as all gasp in utter shock.

There, lay in the middle of the case, was a red velvet pillow, atop it, a silver crown, and beside the pillow, was a paper, rolled up like a blue print.

" by the angel…Michael never told me he lost this…."

Was all Jev said, before I felt my head grow numb, as I heard a voice whisper in my head. It was a girls voice, calling out my name, ' Nora…Nora….bring it back to me….' and it sent shivers through my spine.

Before I saw the kitchen spinning, I stared up at Jev, he was looking at me, his mouth moving, as if he was saying something. But I didn't hear anything, as my vision blur, and felt the numbness consume me, and then there was darkness.

As I felt myself fall into cool arms.