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Chapter 6
Piper and Phoebe had decided to leave the club after the angry exchange with the guys. Heading for the Manor, both rode in complete silence lost in her own thoughts. The jealousy and rage, which ensued, had not diminished, but still plagued them.
Piper kept replaying the whole episode over and over in her head and with each play she came to the same conclusion. Leo had lied when he said he was trying to deter the advances of the other woman. She had 20/20 vision and she knew what she saw, she didn't care what he claimed. No matter how much he denied it, the facts were the facts and what she had told him still stood. Their marriage was over. How could she be in a relationship with a partner who was unfaithful? If Leo did it once, he'd do it again she told herself. Her tampered emotions not allowing for the fact that her husband was totally devoted to her and would never do this. Nor did they allow for her to feel devastated at the end of her marriage and the loss of the love of her life. These feelings never entered her mind, for the jealously would not permit it.
Her sister was every inch in the same boat. Seeing Cole with another woman emphasized all her hidden doubts about her relationship with him. Deep down didn't she always believe she could never truly trust him and in the end he would hurt her. Although she was surprised he was so blatantly obvious about it. Cole was usually more stealthy in his actions. The picture of him and the red head swam before her eyes and she felt as if her brain would explode. Pressing her fingers to her temples, she massaged them attempting to ease the pressure. Thankfully they pulled into the driveway. She needed to lay down and contemplate her life without Cole.
Said man reformed behind a group of large boulders. Leo materialized soon after just to the other man's left. They both crouched low, eyes alert for any dangers.
Cole, because the Source was none too pleased with him at the moment and Leo because, well the man was an angel, not real popular in the bowls of the underworld. Since the half demon was familiar with their current location, Leo let him take the lead.
Cautiously standing up, Cole surveyed the immediate area. All seemed clear for the moment. Using his hand, he motioned for Leo to follow him. On silent feet, the duo navigated the twisting passageway cut out of granite. Unlike his companion, Leo could not see in the dark and was grateful for the numerous burning torches, which lined the way.
Cole came up short a few feet away, his whole body tense. The tunnel gave way into a large open space. They would have to cross it and quickly, for the chances of being detected here would be great. Without saying a word, Cole looked to Leo conveying his concerns. Leo instantly picked up on it and nodded his agreement.
The pair had successfully made it halfway across before disaster struck. It all happened so swiftly, Leo had no time to react before he felt the bolt of energy connect with the middle of his back. He saw tiny white stars float before his eyes as his body slowly slumped to the floor and the blackness overtook him.
Cole whirled around with an energy ball of his own formed on his palm. Focused on the demon who attacked Leo, he missed the second, which appeared, at his back. Like Leo, a bolt of energy slammed into his body with such force, Cole flew a few feet before landing with a hard thud on the unforgiving ground, not far from the fallen angel.
The second demon grabbed the unconscious Cole by the arms and began to drag him away. "I'll take Belthazor to await the Source. You take that one to Jealousy. She has plans for him, just as the Source has plans for the traitor."
Piper awoke the next morning with a pounding headache. The events of the previous night had taken their toll on her. Gently, she got herself into a seated position, which caused a wave of dizziness to hit her. Leaning back, it felt as if her throbbing head had been squeezed in a vice. Remaining very still, she felt the pain subside slightly and she was able to think. As she tried to remember everything that had happen, she felt as if it had been some kind of dream. It was like she was there looking in at herself. Recalling how she had behaved toward her husband, she shut her eyes tight hoping to block it all out. What in the world had gotten into her? She had accused him of awful things. Now with a clear mind came perspective. How could she even entertain the thought Leo would ever be unfaithful to her. He loved her; she knew that beyond any doubt. So where had those intense emotions come from? Leo's words came back to her. Suggesting something demonic was behind it all. Last night she could not see past her rioting feelings, but this morning it was becoming clearer and clearer.
A soft knock on her door brought her out of her wondering. "Come in."
Her younger sister entered without her usual perkiness. Piper thought Phoebe looked pretty much how she felt.
"Hey."
"Hey Pheebs." And motioned for her to sit on the bed next to her.
"Okay, does your head feel like a melon that has been hit with a hammer?"
"Pretty much. What the hell happened last night?"
"I don't know, but something is so not right."
Piper adjusted her position, as she agreed. "I've been going over it all again in my head and I think Leo and Cole were right. I think something or someone is doing this to us."
"Could be an attack by the Source, just as Cole warned." Her sister answered thoughtfully.
"Exactly. It sure would explain our behavior last night." Both of them knew they were now thinking about how badly they had treated their perspective mates.
"I feel so bad." Phoebe finally admitted.
"I know, me too, but now that we know there is something demonic going on we can fix it."
"Right. I guess the demon of envy or jealousy, something like that." Phoebe offered hopefully.
Feeling much better, now that they had their heads on straight, Piper said, "We need to check the book and ask Leo or Cole if they got any ideas."
The last part of the statement had them looking at each other uneasily. How would they be able to face them after all that had been said? Phoebe broke the silence. "Well, we have to face them sometime."
Without another thought, one sister looked up and the other down. "Leo!" "Cole!" They shouted in unison.
Anxiously they waited for an orb and or shimmer, but were met with neither. They called out again and were met with the same results.
"Ooops. I think they're still mad." Phoebe observed sadly.
Piper might have bought that if Leo had been any other man, however this was Leo and the only reason he would ignore a call is if he were busy with another charge or in trouble. Her witchy sense told her it was the latter and her stomach dropped. "Do you think they went looking for the demon?"
Phoebe's eyes widened at the suggestion. "Oh my God! They knew last night something was up. If I know Cole and I do, he would not just sit around and do nothing."
Piper was nodding her head. "And Leo would go with him without a second thought if it meant helping us. Damn it!"
"It's all right sweetie. We'll find them. Remember Cole knows the underworld, so I'm sure they're fine." She hoped she sounded more confident than she felt. "Course that doesn't mean when I see him again I'm not going to kick his ass."
Her sister could not appreciate her attempt at humor because her concerns for Leo's safety took precedence. Cole may be able to handle himself down there, but Leo was well out of his element. Once again she flashed back to all the horrible things she had said to him the night before and her heart ached. She would make it up to him she promised, however first they had to locate them and stop whatever was doing this to her and her sisters.
