A War Worth Fighting For

Raynes POV

Once the mist settled around our home, on full alert for Balan and the new demons, I sat across from Wes at the table. Jinxx sat protectivly next to me, tension radiating from his touch. I gently placed my hand on his thigh and rubbed, trying to calm him even the slightest.
"So your name is Rayne, why did you lie to me?"
"I wasn't sure who you were, and I couldn't give my name. The whole demon community knows who we are. I couldn't risk giving anything away until I was sure."
"they do know who you are, you're right. I even know who you are."
"Really? How's that?"
"My great grandfather told me who you were, told me your story. He was close with Michael until he turned against the Angels."
Wow, Michael. A name I would never forget after all he did to me. "So you knew what you were?"
"Yes, everyone on my fathers side had this gift."
"Had?"
"Balan killed my family." His head hung low and tears threatened to fall.
"How old are you?"
"23."
"How long have you been with Balan?"
"Since I was 15, but according to him, the warrior lines in my blood would not be powerful enough until my 18th birthday, that's when he started using me to breed the succubi."
he shivered at the thought.
"I'm sorry you had to go through that. You are safe now with us."
"You think that, but I can tell you this, Balan has become more powerful over the last 6 years. The new demons, have brought him many souls. I don't think that even the heavens are safe now."
"Just great. Can you confirm something for me?"
"Of course, ask me anything. I Will tell you anything you want to know. I want this to stop as much as you do."
"the dead bodies in the houses, are they food for the demons or were they born of demons."
"Both, some were food for the new demons, the others were born. But even as they grew, they were still newborns. The warrior blood didn't carry to them. The new demons prefer blood over flesh, that's why some bodies were still whole."
I felt Jinxx tense next to me more, he shivered and stood from the table, walking straight to our room. I jumped slightly as he slammed the door. My eyes met Andys and he shrugged.
"I'm guessing that's your mate?"
"Yes."
"He's conflicted."
"I know."
"He misses you." I raised my eyebrow at him, and Andy suddenly became interested. Wes shrugged, "So don't ask me how, but I can sense things in people, and apparently Angels as well. My moms side of the family came from a strong pagan background, I guess I got the ability from her. He doesn't miss you as someone who misses a person not being around anymore, he misses who you used to be. He's conflicted because he thinks he shouldn't feel that way, doesn't want you to get mad at him but wants desperately for you to be human again."
Andy sat next to me, "you can sense all of that?"
"it comes like thoughts, almost as if he was speaking to me without words. It comes to me in pictures and emotions. I just piece it together how I see it."
"Can you read us as well?"
"You and your friends, yes. Rayne, not so much. I only get an occasional picture from her when her guard is down."
"So you knew what I was before you touched me."
"Sort of, but I wasn't sure. When I felt the shock of power through you, I knew for sure."
"Any other abilities we should know about?"
"yeah, I'm always hungry."
A smile played across his lips and everyone laughed. I pointed to the fridge, "help yourself kid, your home now."
His smile brightened even more as he went to rummage through our food stores. I however was lost in thought, staring at my bedroom door. I searched for my connection with Jinxx but he shut me out before I could get a grip on it. He was angry, upset and hurt, I was sure of that.
"Rayne, talk to him."
"Andy I've tried."
"I know your plan after all of this is over, if it ends the way we want it to." His brow furrowed then he shook it off, probably thinking of if it were to end badly. "I don't 100% agree with the decision, but I want you to know I support it. He needs you Rayne, and I won't deny him of it, or you."
"Thank you Andy."
"Now go be with him."
"Yeah. Oh by the way, now that we have Wes, you boys better start getting ready to be a band again."
"No worries Rayne, we've already got a few songs down."
i nod at him and walk to my door. When I walk in, Jinxx stands and looks at me, before walking into the bathroom and slamming the door shut, the distinct sound of the lock clicking shortly after.
"Oh Jinxx, I don't know what to do anymore." I place my hand on the door, as quiet sobs echoed through it.

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