Cover of The Book of Azrael (Gods & Monsters, #1)

Gods & Monsters, #1

The Book of Azrael

by Amber V. Nicole


Genre
Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal
Year
2025
Contents

Chapter 21 – Dianna

Overview

Dianna prepares to leave Gabby under Liam's protection but remains deeply suspicious of the celestials, searching Gabby's quarters for surveillance and warning Gabby not to trust them blindly. Dianna asks Gabby to quietly gather information while Dianna helps pursue the Book of Azrael, revealing that Dianna sees Liam's quest for power as only marginally different from Kaden's.

The chapter reinforces Dianna's protective devotion and fatalism: Dianna comforts Gabby with dreams of escape while privately believing Dianna has no future beyond the bargain. Liam's arrival with Neverra confirms that Gabby is now under guarded protection and that Dianna's next move is to leave and pursue the book.

Summary

Dianna searches Gabby's quarters for wires, cameras, or listening devices because Dianna assumes Liam and the celestials must be monitoring them. Gabby questions whether that is necessary for beings with heightened senses and suggests they may be trustworthy, but Dianna insists opposition to Kaden does not make them good.

After tearing through the living room and kitchen and finding nothing, Dianna admits frustration but does not lower her guard. Gabby asks about the plan, and Dianna says she intends to find Kaden's enemies, use them for information, and search for the ancient book alongside Liam, whom Dianna considers powerful, rude, and potentially as dangerous as Kaden.

Gabby voices fear that something bad will happen, and Dianna responds with their shared rule: they take care of each other. Dianna tells Gabby to befriend the celestials, learn what Liam and his allies truly want, and look for a way they might disappear afterward. Dianna imagines taking Gabby to Liguniza Beach, but privately acknowledges the promise is a lie because Dianna believes her own fate is already sealed.

Dianna's moment of peace ends when Dianna senses Liam's power approaching. Dianna promises to call Gabby as often as possible and moves to leave. Liam arrives with Neverra and explains that Neverra will stay with Gabby as one of her companions, while Logan will join in a few days, because Gabby may remain a target until the Book of Azrael is obtained.

Dianna and Gabby share an emotional goodbye, with Dianna joking that she is going to save the world and Gabby noting Dianna is the troublemaker. Dianna leaves Gabby with Neverra, closing the door as Neverra reacts to the disarray Dianna's search left behind.

Who Appears

  • Dianna
    Distrustful and protective; searches for surveillance, plans strategy, and hides her doomed expectations from Gabby.
  • Gabby
    Dianna's sister; remains sheltered, questions Dianna's distrust, and agrees to observe the celestials.
  • Liam
    Powerful celestial ally; arrives to assign protection for Gabby before leaving with Dianna.
  • Neverra
    Celestial companion assigned to stay with and protect Gabby during Dianna and Liam's absence.
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