Michael shook his head. “No. The male you’ve interacted with is not the human. That’s Khari. Once he emerges, you’ll see what I mean.”
“And where exactly does Khari go if the two are separated?”
“His body’s been preserved. I’ll take you to it.”
Kaj’s eyebrows shot skyward. “Here? On Earth?”
“Of course.”
Oh, yes, of course. As if all this was just your average, everyday event. Resurrecting an ancient vampire who’d spent centuries encased in human vessels. No biggie.
Kaj shook his head. “I have to speak with Obsidian. He deserves to know my intentions.”
Michael seemed pleased to hear this.
“Not that I’ve made up my mind,” he clarified.
That smile fell instantly. “He needs time to train, Kaj.”
Confused, he narrowed his eyes on the archangel. “Who?”
“Khari?”
“For what?”
“For what’s coming,” the archangel said firmly.
“Which is?”
“Not for me to disclose.”
Of course not. The male and his fucking secrets.
Kaj sighed, then decided to ask the one question that had been plaguing him. “And what happens to me when Khari comes back? I assume he’ll take the role as Alpha.”
“That is his role. The original vampire was created for that purpose.” Michael’s eyes narrowed. “Why? Do you want the job?”
Maybe. “Not really.”
Michael grinned. “It’s yours to have if you wish to fill those shoes, Kaj. Or you can step aside and let Khari assume his place.”
Kaj wasn’t sure how he felt about that. Not that he’d done a damn thing to help the race since he’d assumed responsibility for them. But that didn’t mean he wanted to step aside.
“It’s not what you were meant for,” Michael stated. “As you are now, you’ll make a mediocre Alpha. But only because your heart’s not in it.”
How the archangel knew that, Kaj wasn’t sure. However, he had nailed it on the head. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t make himself fit into that role.
“Is that why it’s so important to resurrect him?”
“No. It’s imperative because he has a destiny to fulfill.”
“Which means?”
Michael’s eyes were locked on his. “That’s not for me to impart, vampire.”
Of course not. That would be too fucking easy.
“I need time,” Kaj huffed, pivoting around to resume his trek to Angel Central.
