Seventh Deadly Sin (Book Two in Angels, Gods & Demons series)

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This is how I pictured Rem would look like 👆👆👆 (well, except the hair, since I described him as having light blonde, not dark brown)
Isn't he just perfect or what lol :))
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My lips parted in utter shock, that sickening pain only returning inside of me, mourning for my brother's suffering, that deep rooted loathing for mother only increasing.

"I was born under the Crescent Moon, cursed with a second being living in the same body...A second spirit.

An animal spirit, present in my body and soul as well, perfectly coexisting with my godly spirit," His warm hand found mine, placing it right over his strongly beating heart, his bright blue eyes now glowing like two fluorescent gems as he so intensely gazed right into mine, feeling the beast within practically reaching to me, calling to my soul.

"I am the reason the lycan race even exists, as every human child born at the exact same moment, under the same Crescent Moon as I inherited my curse as well, their souls dividing in two halves; one beast and one human," His voice gradually changed as he spoke, seemingly almost unrecogizable, a low, highly authoritative vibe underlining it, making me aware that the beast had definitely surfaced.

"Y-you're the First Alpha..." I lightly stuttered, faintly reminiscing some passages from a grimoire I accidentally stumbled upon while secretly roaming in mother's vast collection of knowledges about every being living under Apollo's Sun and her Holy Moon.

"But how-"

"No one ever knew how the First Alpha was created...Mother made sure of that," He quickly answered, clearly already knowing what I was about to ask, yet another question rising inside my mind as the words kept coming back to me, gradually remembering every bit of information I have gathered from those passages.

"But the-"

"Mother named me Rem...But I was given another name by the Holy Moon. Invictus," He once again answered my unfinished question, this time rendering me completely speechless, for a single moment simply staring back at him.

"B-but why didn't you tell me?" I finally managed to speak, hurt that he would keep hidden from me such a big part of him, of his eternal life.

"Mother and I decided that it would be better keep this burden of knowledge off your shoulders...And she didn't trust you to keep your lips sealed either," A deep frown marred his beautiful features as he exposed the second reason, obviously remorseful for his choice in blindly following mother's every command.

Oh Rem...

I blew out a tired sigh, once again wrapping my arms around his neck, hearing him also let out a relieved exhale as his arms went around me, giving me another comforting embrace.

"Come, my wolf wants to arise, and he is also eager to properly meet you," My eyes widened in utter surprise as I watched him pull back and get up from the bed, nervously fumbling with the robe's large sleeves as I quickly remembered what I've done to those innocent people, my entire body lightly trembling as I felt so afraid of accidentally stumbling into other beings also inhabiting this house, forced to face their judging glares or worse, punishments.

What if I'll once again stumble into the Archangel of Death?

I instantly tensed at the thought, only to feel Rem's hands gingerly cup my own, those glowing gems deeply boring into mine as he ever so calmly reassured,
"Don't worry, I will let no one harm you. Ever."

Giving him a small nod I then finally allowed him to help me get up from the bed, graced with a warm smile as he gave me one last glance before guiding me straight towards the door, his large palm never leaving my own as we together walked through the maze-like house, quickly finding a back exit.

Stepping outside into the cool night air I took a generous intake of breath, feeling my brother's warm hand slip away from my grasp as he ever so calmly advanced straight towards the same small conglomeration of trees I've tried to escape through only a few hours ago, silently beckoning me to follow him.

Feeling a cold chill creeping up my spine at the sight of that very same spot I willed myself to move and hastily walked right behind him, careful not to take a second glance as the painful memory kept trying to resurface.

Instead, my gaze fixated onto his gracefully moving form, curiously watching how he only took a few steps further before finally stopping, his hands skillfully moving to undo his shirt buttons as he then turned around, carefully removing it.

"If you would please hold these for me," His thin lips formed a small smile as he then proceeded to hand me his every clothing article,
"It wouldn't be wise to ruin them since I currently have only a few,"

He playfully rolled his eyes and I found myself escaping a small giggle, patiently gathering them over my arm.

Completely bare and ready, his eyelids then fluttered close, his beastly spirit's raw power permeating through the air like scorching heat as it swiftly came forth, my lips parting in utter amazement as I watched his godly form  gracefully morph into that same beautiful white wolf.

"Beautiful..." I whispered in awe, those glowing blue eyes gazing right back into mine with such intensity, their warmth and candor practically calling to my soul. And without even hesitating I took a step closer, my hands quickly burying in its thick white furr, sighing in pure contentment as I carelessly dropped to my knees, sliding my arms around its thick strong neck.

A low rumble vibrated in its throat, feeling its warm muzzle gently rub against my cheek, its hot breath lightly tickling my ear.

I let out a small smile, closing my eyes as I felt his soul touch my own, his beastly spirit connecting with my own.

Snap!

The sudden sound of a small twig snapping, followed by a light shuffle of leaves reached my ears, instantly interrupting our peaceful moment, my eyelids quickly fluttering open, frantically scanning around the area.

"Meliae?" I weakly called, feeling Rem's wolf form quickly slipping from my grasp as it swiftly turned around and without even wasting another moment it bolted further away in the darkened sea of trees, leaving me sitting there all by myself.

"Busteeed!"

I let out a small shriek, like a scaredy cat tumbling over the leaf-mixed soil, my powerful heart wildly pounding inside my chest as I quickly turned around, only to notice Archangel Michael's daughter standing right in front of me, a small grin plastered all over her almost childish features.

"What were you doing out here anyway?" Her brow rose, stretching a hand for me to take as I struggled to form a coherent sentence, but before I could even reach her a loud growl startled the living soul out of both of us, watching her stumble and fall right on her bum, eyes wide as she cried out,

"Holy bajeezus!"

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