The Angel's Path

A terrible war is blazing across the galaxy between the human Empire and the Star Alliance. Horrifying creatures destroy entire planets. There is a prophecy that says only the chosen one will be able to restore peace in the Universe. The Empire’s heir searches for his missing sister—maybe she is the savior. But what if she ran away for her beloved?

“Earth. The Temple of the Goddess Era

‘Step away from my sister,’ Eric said viciously, drawing his blades.

‘You forgot,’ Pavel raised his eyebrows in mock surprise. ‘She’s my fiancée! In joy and in sorrow, until death parts us, and all that.’

‘I don’t want to harm you,’ the prince replied. ‘Mariella will never forgive me for this, but if you even touch her with a finger, I’ll tear you to pieces!’

‘Right now I’m very scared,’ sneered Cherneztsov.

He narrowed his eyes and raised his sword. It would be foolish to fight blades against such a weapon. He could have used a plasma Colt. But Eric didn’t intend to kill Pavel. So he had to retreat.

‘What is it, darling?’ the guy purred. ‘Don’t want my death? Smart girl! Join us, and we’ll all be happy!’—he smiled.

‘You’re insane!’ the princess said, wiping away tears.

‘No. I understand everything perfectly now.’

Eric and Pavel moved in a circle, never taking their eyes off the opponent for a second. Mariella was afraid to even take an extra breath. Impossible to believe. Two of the most beloved, dearest men in the world are ready to kill each other. And besides—if Eric was protecting her, then in the event of Pavel’s victory he wouldn’t give a broken kopeck for his own life. The princess clearly understood: his goal was to kill her. After all, he knew better than anyone that she was the only one capable of closing the passage into another world. The girl looked at her hand, where a quadrilateral scar sat, shaped like a celestial light. ‘An angel marked by the stars,’ flashed through her mind. ‘A descendant of ancient kings,’ ‘Possessing a gift,’ ‘Bound by ties, ready to give up life for it.’ Everything was just like that!”