The Eyes of Heavenly Fire
Chapter 18
Rose
When they got home, Rose tossed her stuff on the couch and sat down feeling glad that it was Friday.
"Ready for the movie marathon." Dimitri asked.
She shook her head and stood back up.
"I want to see the candle again. I promise I won't ask anything about you. I want to see Tasha."
Dimitri nodded and they walked upstairs to his room where he handed her the candle.
"Show me Tasha Ozera."
The candle sucked her into Tasha's hospital room. The bed was empty and she feared the worst until Tasha came in and flipped the lights on.
"I owe you for saving me, but I was dying because of you in the first place. Why should I do anything for you?"
A deep voice made Rose jump as it answered her.
"You hate the girl too."
"Not enough to get blood on my hands."
"You'll do what I tell you to do."
"Or what?"
Tasha made a chocking noise and her eyes widened.
"Do not question me. I allowed your sorry ass to live. You owe me."
Tasha collapsed gasping for air. Rose dropped the candle and exhaled.
"What did you see?"
"The fallen have Tasha."
"Is she dead?"
"No, but the fallen are threatening her."
"With what?"
"Her life. They want her to kill me."
"She won't get anywhere near you."
"How so? Tasha can easily get in the house because the protection spell only works on immortals."
"I just won't sleep. A human is easy to fight."
"You need your strength."
"I'll be okay."
Rose snuggled closer to him hoping he was right.