Breaking An Angel

Chapter 3: Father's Request

PENELOPE POV

After Jo and Azrael leave, Achilles decides to call a family meeting. We’re sitting in the dining room eating breakfast when Achilles decides to bless us with his presence.

“I thought we’ve established that when mom and dad are gone I’m in charge.” Achilles started with his bullshit speech.

“No you’ve decided that, we never agreed.” Alexius chimed in pointing to the rest of us. 

“Dude you need to calm down. I don’t know what kind of alpha bullshit you’re on but it is not attractive.”  Adi spoke up for the first time since Azrael showed up.

“Anything you would like to add Penelope? Like I don’t know maybe a why the f**k were you touching a f*****g stranger that showed up at our door?” 

“He wasn’t a stranger Achilles he was my girlfriend’s brother.”

“Look I’m sorry that you guys are upset that I did that, but I’m not sorry that I did.” I said.

Achilles stared at me with murder in his eyes, he continues to see my as a little girl whose innocence is still intact.

“I like him”

“For f***s sake Penelope you barely even know him!” Achilles yelled from across the room slamming his fist into the table. “You literally met him like 15 minutes ago!”

“What’s your point?!” I scoffed, “all three of you have done a lot more with women you’ve just met. You’re lucky all I did was hug him.”

“Watch yourself P.” He threatened.

“Or what? You’re going to lock me up? I’m 23 you asshole. I want to date men and surprise surprise I want to have sex.”

“P gross, we don’t want to hear about your s*x life or lack thereof.” Adi groaned.

“Oh yeah, because I love hearing about you three and your sexcapades. Grow up!”

At this point I was f*****g boiling with anger, how dare they lecture me about what I do with my body when they just slut around half the time. 

“Let me be very f*****g clear. None of you control me. None of you have a say in what I do. If I want to go f**k Azrael then that is exactly what I will do.” I warned as I stormed out of the dining room, pausing to snatch a bagel because f**k them.

JOPHIEL POV

Azrael and I quickly got in the car and proceeded to drive back home. To say it was awkward would be an understatement, we just stood there as three siblings argued. It just dawned on me that it was this asshole’s fault.

“What the f**k Raz, what were you thinking touching a human?”

“I didn’t touch her, she touched me and she felt warm. I think I’m in love.”

“What do you mean you’re in love you i***t? She’s human, she wasn’t supposed to be alive! No human has every survived your touch.” 

I look over as Raz continues looking at the road and all he does is shrugs. What a f*****g i***t. If she had died, how was I supposed to explain to three pissed off brothers that it’s because my brother is the Angel of Death. I’m getting a migraine just thinking about the what ifs. 

“What does Luci want?”

“It isn’t Luci that’s requesting your presence, it’s Michael.”

Oh f**k.

“Umm what does he want?” 

“He knows about your little boy toy and he isn’t pleased.”

As soon as he said it was Michael that needed to see me I knew it was about Adonis. As angels we aren’t allowed to to have carnal relations with humans; Remiel lost her grace and became a Fallen Angel when she fell in love with a human centuries ago. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to be with Adonis, it was that I couldn’t, both he and I would be punished and I saw what that did to Remi.

“We haven’t done anything Raz, if that’s what this is about.”

Azrael didn’t speak for the rest of the ride, I just hope they believe me when I tell them the truth.

We arrive at Luci’s home, more like mansion, we all stay here whenever we’re working on earth for long periods of time. I’ve made sure to avoid everyone for the last couple of decades, but I guess my time is up and I need to face my siblings. 

We walk up the long path to the double doors and before we could reach them, they are swung open by Gabrielle who looks irritated by my presence already. 

“RazRaz, it’s nice of you to show up today, took you two long enough,” Gabrielle began. 

I was ushered into the living room by Gabrielle followed closely by Azrael who seemed lost in his own world. As soon as I stepped in I saw my brothers waiting around, Luci was on his phone, Michael was brooding in the corner, Raphael was slumped over on a couch, and 

“Remi..?” I uttered completely confused. “Remi, what are you doing here?” I asked as I ran to her, knocking her over as we hugged.

“It’s nice to see you too JoJo” she laughed.

I quickly got up hoping I could get some answers.

“Father requested it,” Remiel responded, “and we all know his requests aren’t suggestions.”

A wave of anxiousness hit me as soon as Remi mentioned our father. He must know about my indiscretions and he must not be pleased with me. Remi on the other hand looks just as strong and beautiful as the last day I saw her. Her features look a bit colder but her tan skin still glows and her eyes are still as silver as ever, her hair still falls down her back in waves, and it’s no surprise a human fell in love with her. My thoughts were quickly interrupted by Gabrielle and Michael who were already standing demanding our attention.

“Now that we’re all here,” Gabrielle scowled at me, “I have a message from father.”

We all waited with anticipation, worried that one of us would be on the receiving end of our fathers wrath.

“As some of you all may know, our baby sister here has fallen in love with a human,” Gabrielle says pointing at me. I look at my siblings and I just sink farther into my seat hoping their gaze will go elsewhere.

“I’m guessing father has softened throughout the eons and has made a decision. He says that he wants all his children to be happy and that includes his dutiful Archangels. So as of now, each one one of us in this room has been granted a soulmate.”

We all look at Gabrielle with confusion etched on our faces. 

“We have been gifted a soulmate, human or supernatural, to be our other half, someone out there has been created specifically for you. Father believes we have worked hard and have earned a bit of happiness, but if we ruin this opportunity, we ruin it for the rest of our siblings. Think of us as his guinea pigs.” 

I’m at a loss for words, does this mean that I can finally be with Adonis without repercussions?

“Which brings us to the last order of business, Remiel. Father has granted your grace back, it would be a bit hypocritical if he allowed Jophiel over here to be with a human if you continued to be a Fallen.” 

I look towards Remi who seems just as confused as the rest of us, but she quickly nods in acceptance of Father’s wish.

We’re all brought back to reality when Azrael decides to speak up. “I’ve found my soulmate, she’s human.”

“How can you be so sure Raz?” Lucifer asked.

“She touched me.” Azrael answers. “No human has ever survived my touch, I’m the Angel of Death.”

They all stare at him trying to decipher if what he’s saying is true. “It’s true, I saw it myself.” I interject.

“That’s not possible Jo, he was gifted with the lethal touch, no human can survive it. She must not be human.” Raphael adds.

“It’s true Raph, she’s human, she’s Adonis’ sister.” I insist.

"Then they must not be human." Raphael says.

"How can that be possible?" Lucifer asks.

"Well, if what Gabrielle says is true, then that means she must be Azrael's soulmate. She was created for him, and he is her other half." Michael responds. "Which would explain why a human was able to survive his touch."

I look over at Azrael who is now sitting with his head in his hands, his dark waves falling at his face covering his reaction.

"What do I do now?" Azrael asks us. "I can't just tell her she's my soulmate chosen by God himself. How am I supposed to explain that I'm an angel, not just any angel, but the Archangel of Death? What if she doesn't accept me."

As if being summoned by the heavens Penelope walks in with Adonis at her side.