Chapter 72 — The Decision

Luna's POV:

“What are you suggesting?” I ask as I cross my legs and look at Robert with a serious expression.

“You come with me back to purgatory. We do a mind sweep, start Samael and Russel's trial, and teach you how to use and control your powers.” He replies.

“Out of the question.” Drew replies.

“Our wedding is in a week. You are not taking my mate.” Tatum replies.

“It seems we are at an impasse, what do you suggest we do?” Robert asks everyone in the room.

“What if we allowed her to remain in this realm but I bring her to purgatory for a portion of the day for training and trial.” Angel suggests.

“And what makes you think we trust them to allow her to come back.” Drew replies.

“If we allow and agree to these terms you have my word that we will not keep her. I will warn you though time works differently there than it does here.” Robert says in a low voice.

“What do you mean?” I ask.

“One hour here would be several hours in purgatory.” Angel replies.

“So I would be able to learn how to use and control my powers quicker there?” I ask.

“Precisely.” Robert says.

“What do we need to do?” I ask.

“You aren’t seriously considering this are you?” Amelia asks with hesitation.

“Ultimately it is my decision, if the council agrees.” I replied, placing my hands in my lap.

“I will speak to the council and tell them your terms. I will send Angel with word of our decision. Now if you don’t mind I would like to leave.” Robert says as he looks towards Angel.

“Oh, one more thing. Angel is to suffer no repercussions from this.” I say quickly.

“And if you fail to allow my queen to return as promised..” Drew begins to speak.

"We will be sure to destroy every last one of you.” Tatum interrupts with a low growl as his eyes begin to glow with anger.

“Message received. Now shall we.” Robert says as he holds out his arm for Angel to take.

In an instant they disappear and everyone in the room breathes a sigh of relief.

“So now we wait.” Drew says with a solemn look on his face.

“You and Amelia should go ahead and leave, I think Tatum and I have this covered.” I say as Tatum walks around the desk towards me.

"I will be close by, my queen. If you need me you only need to call.” Drew says as he blinks and disappears.

Amelia looks at us cautiously before leaving the office waving her hand one last time to strengthen her protection spell she had placed around the office.

Tatum has been pacing back and forth in the office for over an hour and hasn't said much to me since his mother left.

“You are going to wear a hole in your floor if you keep pacing like that.” I say as I look down at my lap.

I begin to go over everything in my head again for what seemed like the hundredth time. The plan worked in our favor with a few exceptions but now we were forced to wait. I suddenly feel Tatum's lips on my neck and gasp in surprise as I am pulled from my thoughts.

“You're right, this seems like a better idea.” He says as he plants another kiss on my neck before pulling me up from the chair.

Tatum sits down and pulls me down on top of him causing me to straddle him as he plants a kiss on my lips. I feel his tongue trace my bottom lip and I gasp.

“We can't do this here.” I whisper as I get up from his lap.

“We’ve already waited this long and it doesn’t seem like they will be coming back any time soon.” Tatum says as he gets up and presses me against his desk.

Suddenly we hear the sound of someone clearing their throat and Tatum jumps back from me. I immediately straighten my clothes and stand to face the cloaked man in front of me.

“No audience this time?” Robert asks as he looks around the room.

“They are just a call away so don’t get any ideas.” I replied.

“What has the council decided?” Tatum asks, crossing his arms.

“After much debate they have decided to accept the terms.” Robert replies.

“And Angel? Why did she not come to deliver this news?” I ask.

“She will not suffer any repercussions as you have asked and she is still in purgatory helping with the setup of the trial. The rest of the council thought it would be better if I delivered the news personally.” Robert says with a faint smile and searching eyes.

I nod my head as relief washes over me.

“When do I start training?” I ask hesitantly.

“Angel will come for you tomorrow afternoon. We look forward to seeing what you can do and what powers you possess.” Robert replies.

“And what about our wedding? We won't put it off when we have waited this long already.” Tatum says sternly.

“You will be undisturbed the day or your wedding as well as the week after and depending on how well your training goes beforehand the council will cut your day in purgatory down to once a week. Angel will be responsible for your training on the days you are in this realm. We expect to see great things from you in the future for all supernatural beings as well as mankind. Do not disappoint us and make us regret this decision.” Robert replies with a smile.

“I understand and I will do my best.” I replied.

Robert smiles one last time then vanishes.

“So I guess it's safe to go home now?” I ask as I turn to look at Tatum.

“First I'm going to finish what I started.” He replies in a low husky growl as he grabs me and places a firm kiss on my lips.

My mind goes blank as Tatum pushes me against the desk once more and begins to undress me.