Time to say goodbye, he thought.

His heart gave an odd little pang for the tiny blonde child holding his hand. He refused to analyze it and dropped to one knee before her. Such intelligence and power lurked in her gaze, but she deserved to have a childhood. And he was determined to give her one.

“Astasiya,” he murmured. “You won’t remember me when we meet again, but I will make sure you know the truth when the time is right.”

Her tiny brow puckered with a frown. “But I know you.”

“Yes, but to keep you safe, I need you to forget me. For now.” He met Vera’s patient stare. “Everything from this week, including Osiris if she saw him.”

“What about the death?” she asked.

“She needs that to grow,” he replied. “And Ezekiel needs to be the villain.”

Vera nodded. “I can do that. Anything else?”

“Yes. Give her doubts about Caro’s true nature.”

“That’s going to be difficult.”

“Indeed, that’s why I called the best memory manipulator in existence for assistance.” He shifted his focus to the very confused child beside him. “Consider me your personal Seraphim, Astasiya. I’ll always be looking over you.” He kissed her on the forehead—much to the shock of the Seraphim observing the exchange—and stood. “Now, Vera.”

“Already started,” she whispered.

He nodded. “Goodbye, little sister.” Gabriel faded as he watched, his finger grazing the doorbell before disappearing completely.

The Davenports would raise her now, with several guardian angels standing silently beside them.

We will meet again. Soon.

The story continues with Angel Bonds…

If you enjoyed Sethios and Caro, then you’ll love Xai and Eve in Daughter of Death. Knives, blood, angels & demons, and a mission underlined in deadly consequences. Learn more here.

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What’s Next

Dear Reader,

Thank you for reading Blood Bonds. I never expected to share this story. Caro and Sethios have always been in my head, their history something I knew because it shaped the world, but I felt compelled to finally write it. And I’m very glad I did.

Stas and Issac are up next in Angel Bonds, which takes place roughly 18 years after the events in the epilogue of Blood Bonds. Will Stas finally discover the truth about her origins? Or will she realize her potential too late?

Lastly, because I know you’re all wondering: What about Sethios and Caro? Let’s just say, I’m nowhere near done with them yet. ;-)

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Cheers xx

Lexi

The Story Continues with Angel Bonds…

A love so forbidden, it transcends boundaries…

But even the strongest bonds require sacrifice.

Stas and Issac broke all the rules—and it’s time to face the consequences. A necessary surrender leads to devastation, forcing Stas to choose between her heart and her future.