‘If she’s going to be one of us we have to initiate her,’ he grumbled.
Cassie patted Woody’s arm. ‘Maybe one to every three of yours and we’ll see how I go.’
Woody grinned. ‘Atta girl, Cass. You’ve just fought with us and we want to drink with you.’
Kayden leant over towards her. ‘You’re a good sport, honey. I promise we won’t let anything happen to you if you decide to let your hair down, okay?’
Cassie nodded and grinned. ‘In that case, line them up, Woody.’ She giggled, throwing caution to the wind.If I die tomorrow, I’ll leave this world knowing that I had the best day ever. She smiled at her thoughts. Jeez, I even think differently up here.
Zoren turned up just as dinner was being announced. His overpowering appearance almost made time stand still for her as he glided in.
‘Does he have wings?’ Cassie whispered to Woody and he laughed.
‘Yes, but not when in this form.’
‘Wow, he is so over-the-top gorgeous,’ she gushed and giggled.
Kayden took her drink. ‘That’s it for you, princess.’ He grinned and shook his finger at her. ‘Behave or you’ll have me all jealous and there is no way to kick an angel’s arse,’ he whispered teasingly.
Talk about an archangel! He was the epiphany of one, perfect in every way. He was tall, with large shoulders, a thin waist, blond hair, long blond lashes and fair, flawless skin. His pale blue eyes were to die for: intense, faultless and fascinating.
He went around to the sisters, taking their hands and kissing them. Then coming around to Cassie, he took her hand and with no will of her own, she stood up to face him. He took both her hands and kissed them, whispering in a language she had never heard before.
His thoughts ran through her. You are truly a gift from the gods. Welcome to our kingdom in the heavens, goddess of light.
As he spoke, there was an air around him that drew her in by the musical tone in his voice. It was spellbinding and a feeling of bliss wrapped around her, relaxing her and making her feel enlightened. It was as if there was no one else around them: just him and her alone, floating inside a light in space. Cassie answered his questions with honesty, her mind unable to hold anything back. When he finished speaking to her she could hear everyone in the room again and she looked at Kayden, confused.
He talked to my mind, she said to Kayden and under the angel’s spell her voice was only a thought as well.
He does that, honey, but your response to everything he asked was perfect. It’s okay; no one else heard other than me. He captured you with his magic and talked telepathically to you as I am now. Your secrets are safe with us.
Cassie grinned shyly back up at Zoren, his smile back was charming as he pulled her out of the trance she was in. The air suddenly filling with music that floated around them. She closed her eyes, listening to the delicate melody. He was so enchanting she wondered how long she had been with him. For hours? Maybe she had. Time seemed to have no consequence at this moment. The music finished and Cassie opened her eyes. As he kissed her hands again, it broke the spell he held over her. She shook her head and giggled. ‘You are eno toh legna, Zoren.’
He glanced over at Kayden with a curious look.
‘She called you “one hot angel” but don’t let it go to your head. She’s taken, man,’ he said, standing up and waiting for Zoren to release his woman.
Zoren smiled. ‘And you, my fair lady are one roirepus elamef, a sseddog ni yreve yaw, and it is an honour to have you think so highly of me.’
Cassie started giggling while sliding one of her hands from his. Showing respect, she curtseyed. ‘Thank you, kind sir.’
‘What did he say to her, K?’ Jason asked.
Kayden chuckled. ‘He said she was a superior female, a goddess in every way.’
Zoren bowed and then placed her hand in Kayden’s. ‘Delightful.’ He smiled at Kayden as he went around to the other side of the table between Adora and Dyna where the sisters had laid a place for him.
Kayden seated Cassie as well, bending over to her and talking quietly. ‘You have earned his respect for what you were able to achieve in battle and Zoren is beholden to you. Now just try to relax, let your guard down a little and enjoy the rest of your night, honey. Let them see the woman who I have fallen so helplessly in love with.’
Still a little shaky from being held by an angel, she nodded and sculled down the shot of rum he handed her from the table.
During dinner Zoren went out of his way to include Cassie in the conversation and made her feel very welcome in their world. He was very sweet and not overpowering at all now he wasn’t using his powers on her. She found it easy with him this way and after a few more drinks he was just one of the guys and that’s when the party really started to liven up. The meal was certainly unusual: Cassie had her first real taste of star food that she had to put aside. She decided that it didn’t matter where you were in the world or the universe; rum is just yummy rum, so she indulged heavily in that golden liquid instead.