Fallen Angel (Paranormal Romance) Read online

  Fallen Angel

  Paranormal Romance

  Selina Coffey

  Contents

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Werewolf Romance

  Bear Shifter Romance

  Vampire Romance

  Sports Romance

  About the Author

  Copyright © Lovy Books Ltd, 2016

  Selina Coffey has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.

  This book is a work of fiction. Names and characters are the product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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  Chapter One

  Today was Ana’s twentieth birthday. You would think that she would be happy and excited to spend the day with family and friends, but spending time with the people she loved seemed to be the last thing on Ana’s mind. Instead, her mind was focused on the tightest ass she had ever seen.

  She worked at a local coffee shop; the customers all indie and hip. Like most of the working population, she was forced to work on her birthday, but she didn’t really mind, especially right now. The guy was faced away from Ana and the girl in front of him was on her knees with her hands kneading into his perfect ass, her fingernails leaving little red lines in their wake. Ana knew that she was just standing there in the back room doorway, frozen like an idiot, but she couldn’t seem to move.

  The guy lifted his hand and ran it through the girl’s hair and she moaned in return. Ana couldn’t see the girl, but she could hear her just fine. The guy must have sensed her presence because he turned his head and looked right at Ana. He didn’t stop what he was doing, but instead he let his gaze run up and down Ana’s body. His eyes came up to meet hers and it was then that he started to pump harder into the girl’s mouth. Her sounds became muffled and her fingernails dug in deeper.

  Ana felt hot under his stare, but she became an inferno when he winked at her right before he turned around again and finished. Ana stepped back into the hallway and leaned her back against the wall. She couldn’t seem to get enough oxygen to fill her lungs and slow her rapidly beating heart.

  Quickly realizing that she didn’t want to run into whoever was in the store room, Ana made a beeline for the front counter. Rachel was just finishing up with a customer and asked if Ana would take over the register while she made the drinks. Still a little flushed from a few minutes ago, Ana was making progress in the never-ending line when Mr. Perfect Ass was right in front of her, again. Even though he was fully clothed this time, it didn’t stop Ana’s cheeks from getting any redder.

  “What can I get for you today?” she asked.

  He smiled while looking up at the menu. “I’ll just take a regular coffee.”

  “Would you like cream or sugar with it?” This was a mandatory question, but with him it seemed to be a loaded one.

  “Lots of cream please,” he answered as he winked at her, yet again.

  Ana thought she was going to melt into a puddle of goo right there on the floor. The memory of him winking at her earlier was almost too much for her to handle. She took his money and hoped she counted his change correctly, because her brain couldn’t seem to function. All that was left to do was get his name for the order.

  “What’s your name?” she asked.

  “Tell me yours first. I think it’s only fair after what happened earlier.”

  Ana debated giving her name, but couldn’t see the harm in it: he did have a good point about earlier. “My name is Ana.”

  “Ana,” he said, trying out the sound. “I’m Remi.”

  Ana wrote his name on the coffee sleeve and passed it to Rachel. Her name on his lips had been pure bliss and she knew she was blushing again. Rachel was quick with the order and as he started to walk away he turned around and said, “Until next time.” And damn if he didn’t wink again.

  “Who was that?” Rachel asked.

  “Just some guy.”

  “Yeah right. Just some guy my ass. Tell me!”

  Ana rolled her eyes because it was pointless to deny Rachel. They had been friends since the beginning of freshman year, and Ana knew there was no escaping her questions. “I walked in on some girl going down on him in the back room earlier.”

  Rachel’s eyes got as wide as saucers. “Are you serious?”

  “Yep.”

  “Was it hot? Did you see any of the goods? Who was the girl?”

  “Way hot. Just his ass. And I have no clue.”

  “I bet his ass was made of steel. He was a hottie for sure.”

  “It was perfect,” Ana laughed.

  “Are we still on for later?” Rachel asked.

  The two had plans to go to a club called Incognito that night, with a handful of friends. Rachel loved the place because a mask of some sort was required, costumes encouraged and they could always score free drinks even though they were underage.

  “Yeah. Tiffany and Lilly said that they would meet us there,” Ana confirmed.

  “I can’t freaking wait! I’m so pumped for my mask tonight. What does yours look like?” Rachel asked.

  “It’s white with little pearls, some ribbon and a white feather. Very innocent looking.” Ana had picked up the mask at a local thrift store and knew it was perfect for tonight.

  “Ooh yay!” Rachel giggled. “Now let’s hurry it up and finish up so we can bust out of here.”

  And with that, the countdown was on.

  Chapter Two

  Ana was checking her mail in the entry way of her apartment building when Sam walked in. He was the blond Adonis next door and Ana would be lying if she said that she didn’t have the biggest crush on him. He stopped to check his mail too and their arms brushed from the close proximity of the mailboxes.

  Ana bit her lip, not sure if she should say something. Knowing her, something utterly retarded would come out and she would never live it down. Luckily though, she didn’t have to think long because he spoke first.

  “Hi. How are you today?” he asked as he retreated away from the mailboxes, looking at Ana.

  “Um, good thanks.” They stood there just looking at each other and Ana could feel the awkwardness rising. “Today’s my birthday,” she found herself saying.

  Sam smiled at her and Ana’s heart went crazy. “Well I guess a happy birthday is in order then!”

  “Thanks.” Feeling a surge of boldness she said, “Um, we’re going out tonight to Incognito. If you don’t have anything planned, you’re welcome to join us.”

  Sam seemed to think about it for a minute and then nodded his head in agreement. “Sounds like fun. Is that the dress up place?”

  “A face mask is required, costumes are your choice.”

  “And what are you going as?” he inquired.

  “Me?” Ana stammered. “Just a mask for me. It’s white, and frilly. Kind of innocent looking.”

  “Cool. What time are you leaving?”

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sp; “Ah, Rachel should be here in about an hour, so let’s say in a couple of hours? I can come get you when we’re ready,” Ana offered.

  “Okay. I guess I’ll have to go find a mask between now and then,” Sam laughed. “See you later,” he said as he walked back out the main entrance.

  Feeling proud of herself, Ana made her way upstairs to her apartment. She couldn’t seem to shake the smile that was plastered to her face.

  Deciding to stick with the innocent theme, Ana chose a short white dress that bared one shoulder. She was in the process of curling her long hair when there was a knock on the door.

  “Come in!” Ana yelled. “It’s unlocked.”

  “Hey!” Rachel said as she made her way to the bathroom Ana was in.

  Rachel looked to die for. Her short brown hair was curled, teased and hair sprayed into perfection. Her plum colored dress clung to every curve. On her feet, she had five-inch black suede heels, finishing off the look.

  “Damn, Rach. You look hot as hell!” Ana joked.

  Rachel strutted around like a peacock for a moment, both girls laughing the entire time. She then took over curling Ana’s hair and the two chatted about nothing and everything. When Rachel was done, she moved to the kitchen to make them both a drink, while Ana stayed to finish her makeup.

  She decided to go with a sparkly, silver eyeliner with a bold red lip for contrast. The only thing left was shoes.

  “Hey Rach!” Ana called from the bedroom. “I need help choosing shoes.”

  Rachel entered the bedroom with her hands full. She had a margarita in each hand and the biggest smile on her face. “Here, drink some of this first,” she said as she handed Ana one of the drinks. “Cheers to you babe! Happy birthday, love!” The two clinked glasses and then took a sip.

  “Mmm, delicious!” Ana crooned. “Now, shoe time.”

  She went to the closest and grabbed two pairs of heels. The first pair was a matte silver color and went with the innocent theme perfectly. The second pair, were blood red stilettos and taller than a skyscraper. Ana held both pairs up for Rachel to see.

  “Hmm,” Rachel said as she thought hard. “The red. They’re sexy, sassy, and totally you!” she laughed.

  Ana nodded in agreement and quickly donned the heels. She placed her mask on her face and looked in the floor length mirror to check everything. The creature staring back at her was breathtaking. Her long, dark blonde curls hung loose around her face, her mask and dress were beautiful but it was the addition of the red heels that really made the outfit.

  Rachel put on her black velvet mask and the two looked like light and dark standing next to each other.

  “This is going to be so much fun tonight,” Rachel said as she finished her margarita.

  Ana smiled in return. “Yes it will. I have to go get Sam before we go.”

  Rachel’s laser like eyes zeroed in on Ana. “Sam? As in the way too cute neighbor Sam? That Sam?”

  Ana smiled shyly, “Yes, that Sam. We ran into each other earlier and I invited him. No big deal.”

  “You’re right, it’s no big deal… IT’S HUGE! Go you! I’m so proud of you right now,” Rachel said.

  Ana just smiled.

  Chapter Three

  In Ana’s mind, a fake ID was the best investment anyone under 21 could make. Rachel had them made for the both of them in the first few weeks of their freshman year and they’d been used almost every weekend since. The bouncer standing at the door of Incognito took his time scanning every single one and after what seemed like forever, the trio were in.

  Ana had been to the club before but the dark beauty of it always made it feel brand new. There was plum colored velvet seating all around and black chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Throw pillows in all colors and sizes were haphazardly placed; inviting anyone who walked by to sit down and relax against them. Midnight blue silks sparkled as they hung from the ceiling, giving the place a starry night feel. The dance floor took up the center of the large room and it was already packed full of sweaty bodies moving to the beat of the bass.

  The three grabbed a round of shots at the bar and then made their way to the dance floor to join the crush of people. They danced close to one another and Ana got sandwiched with Rachel at her front and Sam at her back. Sam’s hands were on her hips and Ana thought it was the best birthday present ever. When the song ended, Sam said he was going to go get another round of shots. Ana was left by herself since Rachel was dancing with some buff dude. Ana was enjoying the night and had her eyes closed and her hands lifted in the air when a pair of rough hands found her hips.

  “Sam?” Ana asked as she lowered her arms, keeping her eyes closed.

  The guy moved to nuzzle his nose at the back of her neck and she shivered from the move. He then laid several small kisses along the bottom of her neck. The two moved to the beat of the music and it felt as if their bodies were in sync with the others. Their movements were so fluid.

  Ana was in paradise. That was until she heard Sam’s voice.

  “Ana?” Sam said. “I brought our drinks.”

  Ana stopped moving instantly and her eyes flew open. Sam was standing in front of her with three shots on a tray. Ana’s thoughts were all over the place. Sam, who was supposed to be dancing behind her, was standing not two feet in front of her. What was going on? Ana shoved at the arms that were holding her and turned around to look at the stranger. Except it wasn’t a stranger. It was him. The guy from the coffee shop this morning. Ana tried to remember his first name…Hemi? No that was a motor. Remi, that’s right. Remi. Remi. Remi.

  Remi was just staring at her with the cockiest grin on his face. He knew that she thought he was Sam and he hadn’t said anything. Instead he just made Ana’s body heat rise and her heart was pumping at a crazy pace. And damned if he wasn’t the most beautiful thing she had ever lay eyes on. Thick black hair, sky blue eyes and cheek bones that could cut glass.

  “Ana?” Sam asked again.

  Ana tore her gaze from Remi’s and looked at Sam. “Um… Uh, ahh, I need to go to the bathroom,” Ana announced. Without another word she dashed towards the back entrance to the club. She really didn’t have to pee but she did need some fresh air and time to process what had just happened.

  Outside the back door was quiet, only a couple stood there. Everything else was hidden in the darkness of night. The couple were about 25 feet away and seemed to be having a heated conversation. Ana ignored them and sat down on the ground and rested her head on her knees. She inhaled deeply, trying to calm herself and organize her thoughts. She’d had a crush on Sam since he moved in six months ago and tonight was like a dream, until everything shattered. Remi, who she had never seen before today, seemed to draw her in like a magnet that she couldn’t resist.

  Everything about the two of them seemed to be the opposite. Sam was golden and Remi was dark. Sam was stable whereas Remi seemed wild and free. Sam screamed commitment and Remi screamed one night stand. Sam…

  Ana’s thoughts came to an abrupt stop when she heard the scream. She looked up and saw that the man had turned into a grotesque looking creature, with dark red skin and yellow eyes. His face was shriveled up in anger and his sharp brown teeth were showing, like dogs do when they snarl. The girl was trying to escape but the creature had her pinned beneath him.

  The creature took out something that resembled a sword and plunged it into the girl’s heart. The girl went silent and all of a sudden the sword lit up the darkness. The sword glowed pure white and was brighter than a flashlight. Ana moved to shield her eyes from the bright light. In doing so she drew the attention of the creature.

  The sword’s light went out and at the same time, the girl’s body turned to ash and disappeared. The creature picked up the sword and held it in his hand as he slowly made his way towards where Ana was sitting, too dumbfounded to move.

  The creature had to be 10 feet away from her when the back door opened and Remi walked out. Upon seeing the creature, he said something in an unknown lan
guage and a dagger appeared in his hand. He moved in to attack the creature, but the thing was already running away down the dark alley.

  Remi reached down to grab Ana’s hand and then lifted her up over his shoulder. It was then that Ana’s world went black.

  Chapter Four

  When Ana awoke, she was in a strange bed in a room that was clearly not hers. The bed was overly comfortable and the room was decorated in dark masculine colors. She lifted up the covers and was glad to find that she was still dressed as before. She got up and made her way down the hall to the kitchen where she could hear voices.

  “Welcome back, Ana,” Remi greeted.

  Ana smiled and waved at both Remi, who was standing against the sink counter and Sam, who was sitting on a barstool at the counter.

  “Good morning,” Sam said.

  Ana stood in the doorway and leaned on it. “What exactly happened last night? I know that I had a little bit to drink, but that does not account for what I saw.” She turned her head to Remi, “What was that thing and how did you just magically make that dagger appear in your hand?”

  Remi looked at Sam, who gave a small nod and then looked back to Ana. “What you saw last night might seem like fantasy, but it was not. In this world there are two sides that rule everything. The first is the light side. The light encompasses everything and everyone who is pure hearted and they have protectors to defend their people. The second side is the dark side. As you can imagine, this is the exact opposite of the light. The dark encompasses everything that the light rejects. These people and creatures rule the underworld and are in constant battle with the light.”

  Remi looked at Ana, but it was Sam who continued. “My full name is Samael, and I was sent to protect you.”