Free Angel in the Shadows, Book 1 by Lisa Grace (Angel Series) by Lisa Grace

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movement catches my eye. It’s another one heading my way, and
another off to the left. I was wrong. There’s more than one. The
one in front of me is looking more like the ghost of a human as it
takes shape.
    “I know you’re not a ghost. I know what you
are.”
    An evil laugh comes out of it.
    The other two draw closer. And suddenly, I feel
I’ve made a mistake. Now that I’ve made it stop, and more are
coming towards me, what can I do?
    “Megan!” It’s Seth‘s voice. He’s somewhere in
the woods behind me.
    I call out, “I’m here!”
    The presence comes closer and I instinctively
step back. A branch breaks beneath my foot, and I fall.
    Seth calls out again as I tumble, “Megan!” The
three forms dissolve back into dark clouds and fly right over my
head, out of sight.
    “Are you all right?” Seth is next to me helping
me get up. He helps to brush off the debris.
    “I’m fine.”
    “Why did you run out here?”
    “I saw something or someone. I don’t know. I
guess it was stupid.”
    He shakes his head. “You can’t take off and
leave the kids like that. Someone could have drown.”
    “I’m sorry.” He shakes his head. “It’s okay. I
found someone to watch the kids so I could follow. Let’s get
back.”
    I know after I leave tomorrow those evil beings
will still be here looking to steal someone’s faith. The worst part
is there is nothing I can do about it.
    Seth and I grab sandwiches for lunch and take
them down to our place for the last time. Seth has his shirt off
and I can’t help but notice how handsome and tan he is.
    “Wow I can’t believe how fast camp went,” he
says.
    “Yeah, I know. I’m going to miss you so
much.”
    Seth puts his arm around my shoulder, “Me
too.”
    I lean my head on his shoulder. Even after a
swim, he still smells good. I close my eyes for a minute getting
dizzy just on his scent.
    We sit quietly for such a long time that a small
otter comes running across the rocks and under the dock, not even
realizing we’re here. He scuttles out and continues on his way.
    “Wanna sneak out tonight and see how many
shooting stars we can see?” Seth brushes away a blue dragonfly that
lands on his knee.
    “Sure, I’d love too.”
    “Great ‘cause I have a surprise for you.”
    “You do? What is it?”
    “You’ll just have to wait until tonight.”
    Seth goes to stand up and gives me his hand. “I
think you’ll like it.”
    “I like anything from you.”
    We walk back to reality. I have my last classes
of arts and crafts and Seth has his archery; then one last dinner
and one final night on the dock.
    Later, while on my way to kitchen duty, I run
into Zadok.
    “Hey,” I say.
    “Hi. Megan come over and walk with me for a
minute.”
    “I guess this will be my last meeting with you.”
I say. I’m at a loss for words. How do you say goodbye to an angel?
How do you say thank you? Does he even care?
    As if he heard my thoughts he says, “You know,
angels have feelings too. I’m going to miss you. I hope we meet
again. I want you to know, I will be feeling joy for every victory
you have and sorrow for the losses.”
    I stop and give him a hug. He feels so human.
“Thank you,” I say, “you have helped me.” I step back, “Maybe when
I get to Heaven, you can show me around.” Zadok throws his head
back and laughs. “Oh what a day that will be. Remember, you are not
alone. Maybe I’ll be sent to help again. You never know. Don’t try
to fix things on your own, ask Him first.” Zadok looks up at the
sky.
    “I have so many questions, but when I’m with
you, I just can’t seem to think of any.” I pause, “Zadok, that dark
force is going to stay here, isn’t it? But you and I are leaving.
Who will be here to stop it?” I ask.
    “The Lord’s people and his word are here. That’s
enough,” Zadok looks confident. “Goodbye, Megan,” he waves and
disappears.
    At dinner, Seth and I eat quickly and head out
to the fishing dock. There is a