Angelic Union
Unexpected Angels 1
Angelic Union
Levi, Erik, and Marius think that by moving to sanctuary they’re getting their happily ever after, a future that includes a small wedding, some cake, and a little family drama. Little do they know that Levi and Erik’s angelic fathers have a surprise wedding present for them—four Elite guardian angels sworn to protect them.
Brax, Axis, Keer, and Jade claim the three are destined to be their mates and that they’ve been watching over them since the beginning. They also offer redemption for their Fallen lover, Marius, and a family far larger than any of them had originally planned for. Can Levi, Erik, and Marius overcome their insecurities and fears for the chance at a love of a lifetime? Or will they let their scarred pasts ruin all chances of happiness?
Genre:
Alternative (M/M or F/F), Fantasy, Ménage a Trois/Quatre
Length:
35,828 words
ANGELIC UNION
Unexpected Angels 1
Jana Downs
LOVEXTREME FOREVER
MANLOVE
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ANGELIC UNION
Copyright © 2012 by Jana Downs
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ANGELIC UNION
Unexpected Angels 1
JANA DOWNS
Copyright © 2012
The décor was simple but elegant. White and pink rose petals scattered down a white cloth aisle ran the length of the space. The happy threesome stood under a rough wooden arbor decorated in creeping vines with white and green and pink blossoms. The chairs were also polished natural wood, but at the ends of the aisles matching bouquets of flowers hung from dark- and light-green ribbons. It was a lovely space.
Madigan’s eyes slid over the audience. Everyone here was ridiculously attractive for the most part. The human families were easy to pick out on the left side of the aisle. They all sat clustered together and just didn’t seem to have that extra something that separated the celestials from everyone else.
He turned his thoughts away from the subject and focused on Levi and Erik, who stood on either side of Marius. They both had on white tuxedos with white shirts and pale pink ties underneath. It seemed to suit the nephilim, giving them that bridal quality that Erik had protested earlier in the day. Marius on the other hand wore black, but his tie, too, was pastel pink. All three of their hands were linked and they stood before two very large angels who Madigan assumed were Levi and Erik’s respective biological fathers. Behind them stood four
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more angels in strange-looking black and navy blue uniforms with silver sabers at their sides.
“Who are they?” Madigan asked Bren as they waited for the ceremony to begin.
“They are Elite Guardians. It’s a special title and position given to guardians who have given their lives to protect their charges,” Bren explained.
Madigan frowned. “So they’re ghosts?”
“Nope.” Bren shook his head. “They’ve been resurrected by the seraphim to serve in a special guard position. Think of them as the special forces of heaven’s National Guard. Usually they’re gifted to certain angels that have proven themselves worthy and in need of them to use for their own purposes. I have no idea why Levi and Erik’s fathers brought them, but it may be just a way of showing respect. It’s a high honor to have them present.”
“Do you think they’re expecting trouble?” Madigan asked, a trickle of fear finding its way into his mind.
“Not in dress uniforms they’re not. It’s all for display. No one is anticipating actually having to use those weapons.” The music began to play, and Madigan was happy to hear the ushers tell everyone to be seated, though he did wince when his ass collided with the unforgiving surface of the wooden chair. Man, their quickie had been vigorous. The harps and violins rose in crescendo and then fell silent.
“Welcome, friends and family, to the union of these three gentlemen in holy matrimony…” The words were comforting and familiar in their cadence, and Madigan found himself listening more to the tone of the speaker rather than the actual words. After one of the fathers spoke, the other one began speaking about the joys of marriage and the rightness of a proper union. Madigan would’ve thought it was all lovely except that it seemed a little off for some reason.
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“Methinks that someone’s daddy is not happy his son is marrying a fallen,” Bren whispered in Madigan’s ear. Yeah, that was probably it because the dark-haired guy on stage did not look very pleased as he lectured about love. If anyone else noticed, they didn’t look like it, but Madigan definitely detected a little tension.
“Happens at every wedding, Madigan. No worries. Family drama is par for the course,” Michel said in a low voice. “It’ll be okay once we get to the reception. We put your wedding present by the cake for them to use.” He added the last with a wink, and Madigan felt relief that they had arrived on time. He’d ordered the cake servers and champagne glasses only a few days ago, and it had been a question whether or not they could be engraved and delivered in time.
“I’m glad. I hope they’ll like them.”
“Madi, you have great tastes. I’m sure they’ll love them,” Bren said from his other side.
“As is tradition in the heavenly realms.” The first father was speaking again, louder this time as if he wanted everyone in the very back to hear him clearly. “Myself and my friend gift unto you these guardians to watch over you and yours as you begin this new life together as married partners.”
Madigan’s mouth hung open in shock, and Marius exploded.
“What the
fuck
?” Erik grabbed Marius’s arm before he could go at the two angels, who wore matching looks of smug satisfaction on their faces. The entire collection of guests began to murmur in unease as Erik and Levi started whispering rapidly to Marius in an effort to keep him calm.
“Holy shit. That is low down and dirty,” Michel muttered, crossing his arms over his chest.
“What’s going on?” Madigan asked.
“Their fathers just assigned those four Elites to Levi and Erik as additional protection. By the laws of heaven, Marius has to accept them into their home. If he refuses, he takes his status from fallen to irredeemable, meaning he’ll be considered a demon and have to report
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to the under realm for orders. However, with nephilim hunger, the potency of the guardians will tempt even the most devoted nephilim.
They’re trying to put a wedge in between Levi, Erik, and Marius. It’s a dirty fucking move.” Bren sounded downright pissed about it.
“Thank you, Father,” Levi said, his voice shaking. “We accept your warriors with pleasure.” Marius snarled something that sounded far from complimentary. Madigan didn’t know what they were going to do.
Poor Marius
.
That is terrible
.
“Then with the power vested in me by the heavens above and the Creator of all things, I pronounce you bound. May you have an eternity of happiness,” Levi’s father said.
Madigan was sure that the declaration was the oddest end to a wedding that he’d ever experienced. The four angels stepped forward and bowed over first Marius’s, then Erik’s, then Levi’s hands. None of the wedding party looked happy about it. The two angels who’d caused the chaos went over to the human families who were in attendance and rounded them up with some brief instructions to get them moving in the direction of the hotel. The angelic guests were more reluctant to follow.