"Bentley Hellbourne is dead,"

Those words were echoed in the pages of history, celebrating the infamous demon's death at the hands of her angelic arch-nemesis. After eighty-five years of peace between Heaven and Hell, the world is finally getting used to its current state of balance. But when Bentley inexplicably comes crawling back from her grave to wreak havoc once again, the structure of the four realms instantly comes crashing down.

After reuniting with his formerly deceased rival, low-ranking angel Atticus pash de Ophaniel finds himself caught up in a wild tangle of adventures. From babysitting Lucifer himself, to discovering horrible truths about his own existence, Atticus is forced to acknowledge the trauma of his past. And in doing so, unearths memories of a long-lost friendship held between himself and the person he always thought he hated the most.

God's Gone AWOL

Bentley lay propped up against the rotting wall, her clothing folded neatly beside her. Atticus adjusted the long bandages wrapped around her chest and stomach, tightening them at the ends. Blood was already starting to seep through the cloth, creating crimson splotches amidst the snowy white fabric. The angel kept his focus completely on the task at hand, avoiding touching her any more than necessary and keeping his eyes from wandering too much. Appearing as reserved as physically possible. 


Of course, Bentley was far less courteous. 


"How kind of thee," She said "To help thine enemy in such a trying time of need," 


"So I'm only your enemy when you aren't actively dying?" Atticus asked. 


"No, I already told you that was just teasing." Bentley sat up a little, "I meant what I said before. All these years we've known each other, I've had many emotions associated with you, but never hatred." 


[5] Resentment (Part 3)