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Ageddon’s gaze heated and flashed. “Ahhh… You don’t like hearing that. And I can understand it. I have someone I love too, and the idea of losing them would rip me open.” Storm rubbed her temple. “It’s too bad you’re bent on ending the world. I read your history.” She smiled at the look in her eyes. “I see that surprises you. I know there isn’t supposed to be anything on you, but my race—although I am new to knowing about it—has been around as long as you and Eve. They have information on you. I find it very interesting that, together, you and Eve created this realm for mankind. Yet you want to eradicate it.” Storm titled her head to the side. “Why build something only to tear it down?”
    She didn’t expect a reply and was shocked when she heard a faint voice in her mind.
    “ It is mine to give or take. Humanity has lost their respect of me.”
    “Sister, I thought you would by now have learned the error of your ways. A’rm Ageddon, it is not yours to give or take. You do not give a gift then remove it,” Eve spoke behind her.
    Storm turned. With her first view of Eve since they had brought A’rm Ageddon to the agency, she could see the toll that being around her sister had wrought on her. Eve’s gorgeous face was lined with worry. Storm glanced at Killian and Ryne who were with her then back to Eve. Eve met her gaze and Storm staggered as pain lanced through her head. She grabbed at her throat and choked as power flowed from inside her, pushing out of her. A black film detached from her body and headed straight for Eve.

Chapter Five
    Storm lifted her hand and shot power at the shadow, trying to stop it from reaching Eve but it bounced off it. It was almost to Eve when another shape materialized before her. The image of a man wavered and Storm realized he wasn’t actually present. He exuded power and danger. The man lifted his hand and the shadow turned and headed back to Storm. She threw up a shield, not wanting it in her again. He disappeared from view then Storm found herself looking at a broad back—she could see through him. The shadow hit him and he shuddered briefly before it flowed within him. Storm watched, awed, as the thing inside the wavering image of the man fought to be free. His power rose and Storm shook as it enveloped her, since she was so close. Her hearing went for a moment then everything came back.
    “Storm!” Killian roared.
    Storm stepped to go to him but her knees buckled. The faded man turned and caught her then lowered her gently to the floor, cradling her.
    “Shhh… It is best you sleep.” His violet gaze was tender and he touched her face, stroking her hair back. “I’m so sorry that my father has done this to you.”
    Storm opened her mouth to ask him who his father was but everything went black.
    Killian ran toward Storm as she collapsed. The man who had stopped whatever had been inside of her caught her before she fell. Killian flicked his hand, bringing up his sword, then lit it with flames. He clenched the hilt as the man touched Storm’s face so tenderly. The man murmured something to her but Killian didn’t hear or care what it was. He lifted his sword and brought it down. An invisible power stopped him from connecting.
    “Spilling my blood, even in this form, is a waste. Use your weapon where it is needed, Killian Erutan. I mean no harm to your mate.” The man looked at him then smiled. “She is a brave and strong warrior to have withstood a shadow hitcher for so long.”
    “Fyodor, Shadow King or not, you’d better have a damn good explanation for breaching my agency as you have.” Christos came into form by their side. He glanced at Storm then at Fyodor. “What the hell did you do?”
    “Saved me and Storm,” Eve said coming forward. “How did you know?”
    “Lupo, when he was sent to me, mentioned there was something off with Storm. Killian, come and hold her.” Fyodor gestured to him like he expected him to obey.
    Killian