Waking Moment

waking moment passed with them. Despite the opulence of the kingdom, the use of technology that had once been common place like cell phones, television and tablets was nonexistent. It is as if I had been set back a few centuries. Outside contact was prohibited by the order because it was considered toxic to the collective consciousness we shared. The watchers met regularly alone in the forest, for private gatherings. It all caused me to wonder what they were truly up to.
* * * My eyes remained covered as the soles of my tennis shoes met the warm terrain, the sound of bamboo crackling from the gentle gust of clement wind eased my nerves. Birds crowing and animals scurrying across the rainforest floor heightened my senses. Every once and while …show more content…
He clenched my wrist, and I turned away, as he tried to plant his lips on mine.
I slapped him and darted away. Seconds later, I could hear him on my heels. I dashed, until I reached the edge of the forest and the gates of Ramu were coming into view. They began to part. I rushed into the town down the street.
A car turned out from out of nowhere. I sprinted back onto the sidewalk, but the car followed, as I continued to run. It accelerated closer, to the point of almost striking me, when large arms wrapped around me, and lifted me into the sky. I looked up to find myself secured in Semjaza’s arms. “Are you okay?” “I am fine. Who was that?” “The same crazy bitch from the cathedral.” “You know?”
“Yes”
“I did not even tell Azazel” He did not answer he just grinned. “How did she even get in?” “Probably managed to sneak past …show more content…
Then he struck her again, and she struggled digging her fingernails into the street, having difficulty standing and limped away as fast as she could. Out of nowhere guards seized her. “I thought you said she could leave” He laughed. “It is called the illusion of choice, sweetheart. Here no outside the order has a say.” He laughed, putting his arm around me. I glanced over my shoulder, as they dragged her away. She stole another glance, her eyes boring into mine with fear. “What is with all the commotion?” I turned to see Saraqael standing behind us. “I was just taking the Queen for a little stroll.” Semjaza replied. Saraqael arched his brow. “Semjaza are you trying to upset Azazel again?” “Who cares what he thinks? I am the one who deserves to be king. I made the suggestion.” “And you are the reason we are all damned.” “Saraqael is right, you do not want to upset him.” I agreed. “Smart girl, even she understands how troublesome it would be for all of us.” “Saraqael, there is a reason you never led in the first place.” “And there is a reason you are no longer the leader.” Saraqael and I laughed. Semjaza’s face contorted into a