Chapter 73

“When Lucifer was cast out of Heaven, several of his followers went with him. One of those angels was named Kaliel, but he repented of that choice. The angel begged for forgiveness. The Archangel Michael ordered him to carry out a task to prove his heart was pure. He was sent to Earth to live as a mortal, among mortals, until the time came when he would meet the one he was sworn to protect. But he failed.”

Evan turned around and faced Morgan, who sat in shocked silence.

“Ifailed, Morgan. I was supposed to protect you from becoming what you now are now. Instead, I turned you myself.”

Before Morgan could stand or respond, another voice echoed in the dark room.

“He did notfail.”

* * * *

Morgan looked up to see another man materialize before them. The man could have only been the Archangel Michael. As if to confirm Morgan’s suspicions, Evan bowed his head.

“Michael, I failed. I was supposed to protect him, and I failed.”