Straight from Heaven (Fallen Kingdoms I.)

Chapter 11 - Morrigan

Valerie went directly to her new victim. After getting rid of the man that killed her an tried to clear his filthy soul, she felt like she could breath again. The last time she felt the same feeling of being light and free was when she saved Eunice from the life that she suffered from.

Valerie stopped in front of the huge Basilica and smiled before her body materialized and instead of her high and sexy figure, she transformed into a young woman. She knocked on the door and in a few seconds the doors opened. A middle aged, blonde man stood in front of her. He was really handsome as rumored. He flashed a charming smile at her and Valerie smiled back shyly.

- What brings you here child this early in the morning? - he asked and Valerie raised her eyes to meet his. The young priest, the pride of the Capital Basilica... In the Catholic world, a basilica is a church building that has been accorded special privileges by the pope. Everyone in the catholic community has heard of Cardinal Ethan. He is famous for being only in his late forties, yet getting the title of Cardinal from the Pope himself. Ethan seems to be a devoted server of God and the shepherd of the lost lambs, but Valerie knew well... This was only his surface.

- Father... I've lost the right path. I need guidance. - Valerie said in a cute and little trembling voice. She looked like an innocent, dewy flower, with silk like shiny, black hair and huge brown eyes. Due to the morning cold, her face got slightly red and only made her look more irresistible and adorable. Cardinal Ethan smiled and opened the Basilica's door wider.

- Come in child. The house of the Lord is the best place to find your way and to purify your soul. - Valerie entered and looked around with eyes wide open. She saw many churches and Basilicas through the last decades, yet their beauty still amazed her. The times she felt God's love in a place like this was long gone, but she had to admit that humans put lot of effort and time into these architectural wonders.

- Father, I already feel the love of the Lord! - she said and Ethan put his hand on her shoulder. This movement could've been a caring one, but he not only put his hand on her, Ethan caressed Valerie's shoulder. Her smile faded for a second. Each time she choose a victim, deeply in her heart she hoped that what she heard were only rumors. She wanted to keep her right state of mind and objectivity during these missions.

- I haven't asked your name yet child. - Ethan smiled down at her and Valerie forced a smile on her face.

- Morrigan, but everyone calls me Morry or Mo. - Ethan seemed a little pensive.

- Interesting name. - he said and Valerie knew she got him on the hook.

- Yes, I know.

- Do you know what it means? - Ethan asked while he offered a seat in the confessional booth. Valerie shook her head and they took seat on one of the benches instead.

- I know, I got it as a punishment from my father after my birth took my mother's life. He never loved me. My father blamed me for sixteen years for her death and treated me worse than his dog. Whenever he looked at me he spit my name out with disgust. Morrigan... Queen of death.

- Soon there will be the morning mass, if you want to find your right path, I recommend you to visit me tonight and confess your sins child. You can pour out your heart for us, we will listen carefully with the Lord and show you the way to happiness. - Valerie smiled at Ethan and he caressed her face. Valerie held his hand and snuggled into his palm for a little longer while looking into Ethan's eyes.

- I already feel God's love through these warm hands of yours Father. - Ethan smiled and showed Valerie the way to one of the guest rooms near the Basilica. The day passed calmly and Valerie prepared for the night. When only the moonlight lighted the street, she sneaked into the Basilica and as expected, Ethan was already waiting for her. She sighed and as she exhaled she saw her breath forming a tiny cloud in the cold air. Ethan walked to her and put his hand on her back leading her further into the building.

He lead Valerie to the confessional booth and took a seat on the other side.

- So child... Tell me when was the last time you confessed?

- This is my first time Father.

- Whenever you are ready, I'm listening.

- Will everything stay between the two of us? - Valerie asked and paid attention to lower her voice. Ethan's silhouette nodded.

- Only God can hear us, no other human being will know about your secrets child, and I'll pray to the Lord to forgive your sins.

- In this case... - Ethan smiled and gave some time to the young girl to collect her thoughts. At the moment she first appeared in front of him that morning he couldn't get her out of his mind. Her old, scattered clothes revealed her thin shoulders and the crock of her neck seed so teasing for Ethan. Morrigan... She looked indeed like a Queen of Death, long black hair... Sun-kissed skin, dark brown eyes which seemed so innocent at first glance, tiny waist and wide hips which ended in long, slim legs. She reminded him of a little deer and Ethan was the big... Bad... Hungry wolf. Now she was there only a few centimeters from him. Morrigan's scent resembled to wild flowers and the way she looked at him that morning while she snuggled against his palm. Lust... The only thing Ethan couldn't deny and he welcomed this sin into his life. He enjoyed the secretive meetings with young and naive girls. He loved their sparkling eyes and the fear in their eyes after he was satisfied. Until that day he never met a match for himself. All the girls he played with were too afraid to speak about what happened and Ethan believed Morrigan was similar. He turned to her direction but she wasn't in the confessional booth. Suddenly the door on his side slowly opened and the moon light made Morrigan's light nightgown see through. Ethan swallowed while he checked her out from head to toe.

- This is not how concessions work child. - Ethan said after he cleared his throat. Valerie in this eye catching disguise kneeled down in front of Cardinal Ethan, close enough to her hands put together for prayer slightly touched Ethan's knees and her hair caressed his legs. She looked up with a cheeky smile and said in a lustful voice.

- Bless me, for I have sinned...

- You forgot to say Father.

- Bless me, for I have sinned Daddy...