26
Angel and Shadowhunter
Instead of the angry reply she was expecting, Gabriel sighed.
"I knew this would happen." He approached her and his hands came to her face. "If I let you stay, you must promise me that you will conceal your wings until it is your time to die."
This was not the words she had expected her father to speak.
"You…but I thought…"
"Love is what is going to separate us again, my dear, but love is what saved your life in the first place; on more than one occasion."
"Are you angry with me?" she muttered. He smiled down at her.
"How could I be angry with you when you have finally been ridded of evil? How could I be angry with you when I know that I never have to worry about losing you again?"
"Oh father," she sobbed, hugging him. He squeezed her.
"It is time for me to go, Leigh-Ann," he told her. "Sadie I expect you to take care of her like you always have."
Sadie bounded over and jumped on Gabriel's shoulders and licked his face.
"You were always the most loyal companion," he commented. She jumped off and stood beside Leigh-Ann.
Gabriel kissed her forehead. "I will see you again soon." He turned away from her. A bright light flashed and before she knew it her father was gone.
I'm never gone. I'm always with you.
She smiled and turned to the others who were just staring in awe.
"Are you just going to stare?" she said. They all came out of their awe and smiles spread across their faces before she ran over to them and into Jace's arms and wrapped her legs around his waist, hugging his neck. His arms locked tightly around her. She didn't want to let go.
"I'm tired of Jace getting all the love!" Isabelle's voice rang in her ears and she jumped down to face her.
"Then I'll spread it!" She embraced Isabelle.
"I'm so glad you're staying," Isabelle whispered to her.
"…I am, too," she replied. She released her and looked at the others.
"I don't have to hug you guys, do I?" she asked, awkwardly. Surprisingly, they all chuckled.
"You can start hugging me after we've known each other better," Magnus replied. She giggled at that statement.
"Let's go home," Jace whispered in her ear, hands on her arms. She nodded. "Would you like to do the honors?"
She pulled her stele out of her belt and touched it to the stone in front of her. "I would be more than honored."