MiallAmanah stared at me with her arms crossed over her chest. I looked at her from the side of my eye and copied her actions. She had been staring at me since Malakhi left after his big entrance, which I thought was useless, but he had to barge in here and pretend to be concerned when we both knew he didn't really care about what happened. Drystan was dead. Finally.I pouted and sat down on my chair, and she tilted her head, clearly offended that I was choosing not to say anything about Drystan's death. Honestly, I was relieved that whoever killed him helped us immensely, but now I was stuck trying to find a murderer in my pack, so not good. "So you're not going to say anything?" She finally huffed, and I looked up at her and shrugged while gathering my documents. "Spit it out," she scolded, and I raised my eyebrow. "Spit what out?""Stop mumbling and talk! Why are you mad?" "I'm not mad," I shook my head, and she pushed her face forward; I had to bite my lip to stop myself from
"So what happens now?" I asked Anin while I stood next to Amanah. She was finally sound asleep despite the pain she was in earlier.Watching her cry worriedly for our baby made me feel useless since there wasn't anything I could do to help ease her pain; all I could do was promise her that our baby would be okay."Right now, we're going to keep monitoring her and check how far her dilation is; if it doesn't go beyond four centimetres in the next six hours, we might have to do surgery," Anin explained as she pulled the sheet over her, aiding her comfort."Amanah said she doesn't want surgery," I pushed her hair back as I sat beside her. Her face finally looked relaxed. Like her mind wasn't wandering as much as it had been lately.Of course, I would probe and ask her what the issue was, but she would brush me off and say she was okay; she was planning for the wedding. I had not tried to listen to her thoughts because she asked me to stop, and I respected that, but sometimes, her quietnes
Amanah"Ugh, why do I still need to drink this?" I groaned as Miall passed me a bottle full of his blood, which I found horrid."Because you need to get better," he kissed my forehead, and I pouted. "But it's disgusting," I whispered as I adjusted Maniah properly in my arms. She pulled my nipple between her gums, and it took all that was in me not to scream because I didn't want to scare her. "Stop biting me."I poked her cheek, and she looked at me with a cheeky grin. Just like her father. "Just three months ago, you were greedy for it, and now you don't want it anymore?" Miall asked as he sat down, and I raised my eyebrow. "Are we talking about your blood?" I questioned, and he looked at me exhaustedly. I laughed and looked back down at Maniah. "I don't want it right now," I emphasised and looked at him from the corner of my eye, and he sighed, covering his face. "I'm playing Miall, but I no longer want to drink your blood. It's disgusting," I shivered. "Too bad, you're going to
Nyleve liked to plan things ahead of time. I mean, she had my apartment cleaned out for us, and everything was sparkling and looking new.She had the restaurant reservation done, and all we had to do was show up; not only that, but she also prepared a special pampering day for the both of us separately and told us we'd meet at the restaurant.As hesitant as I was about leaving the kids, this was needed, and this woman massaging the knots out of my back knew exactly what she was doing!I groaned blissfully as she applied pressure on my back using her fingers. The way they would glide across my back, targeting the tension, was heaven.I never had the money to do this before, but if being Miall's wife meant all the things I couldn't do before, count me in! This was heaven.I loved every minute, my body being pampered and feeling new again. My feet were soaked in that warm water while my nails got painted a new colour since the previous one started chipping.My hair was washed and treated.
I looked for Frank but couldn't see him anywhere in these crowds, so I pulled Miall towards the bar and leaned against it. A male bartender was making drinks, and Frankie was still missing.I was starting to feel sad, but the bartender came to us and asked us what we would like to drink."Do you know where Frank is?" I asked, and he pointed behind us. Frankie's eyes connected with mine as if he felt it, and I grinned brightly.He rushed toward me, leaving the group of girls that were surrounding him."You fuckin' hoe!" He grunted as he wrapped his arms around my waist and spun us around. "You're still alive, thank God!"He hugged me tightly before pulling away and looking at me."My baby," he whimpered, pulling me back into his arms. "My gorgeous, gorgeous baby," he repeated as he rocked us to the side."I missed you too," I said, patting his head gently."Okay, that's enough," Miall pulled me away from the hug and wrapped his arm around my waist possessively."You're the one keeping h
As much as I would have loved just to head back home and be comforted in the sheets with Miall, I had to catch up with the best man I'd ever known.Meeting Frank had been an enormous blessing, and I was entirely grateful to him. I don't know how many times I'll repeat this, but Frank deserves the world and everything beautiful."So, how has it been going between the two of you?" Frank asked as he picked up his glass. The pub had finally died down, and he could sit with us and enjoy a drink or two. Truthfully, we had more, but who liked to look like an alcoholic?"It's going well. We're getting married soon," I told him, and he raised his eyebrows."And I'm not invited?" He shouted, and I laughed."You're officiating. Has the invite not reached your hands yet?""Living wherever you have insanely improved your dialect, you used to use incomplete words to form a sentence," he laughed, and I snorted."That's because I was always around you, but I've been upgraded to a lady if you haven't n
"Look, Miall, let me explain what happened," I pleaded with him as he pulled me into our apartment. "It's not like I cheated on you or anything," I said, and he gently dragged me to the bathroom.How he did that surprised me. This man must be deeply in love with me."Shower and come to the living room once you're done," he said after opening the water for me."Aren't you going to shower with me?" I asked as he stripped me naked from my dress."I'll shower in the other room," he said, leaving me alone.Was he really mad that I didn't tell him I kissed Frank a couple of times? And maybe I touched him another couple of times, too?While showering, I tried to devise ways to get Miall to forgive me and at least look at me with his bright eyes, but I could only think of one idea.I had never thought I would ever have to use this method since Anin told me. Would it even really work with him? I can only hope so.After lotioning my body, I pulled up the sheer white dress and was impressed with
Third PersonAmanah sat in the middle of the huge bedroom as her stylist tied her hair in a head wrap. She couldn't believe how much time had passed. Today, they were officially getting married before the pack, and she couldn't be more excited.Tradition in Nioz was entirely different from what happened on Earth. She hadn't seen Miall in a week, which was custom; it brought luck and goodwill into the marriage. Nyleve was adamant about culture being followed regardless of Amanah not believing in these myths.Amanah turned her head to the left and grimaced at the heavy garments they called a wedding dress. Everything was completely different from the time she was pregnant; what used to be light dresses suddenly became heavier because of all the jewels that accompanied the outfit.The red dress, highlighted in gold patterns, awaited Amanah as she completed her wedding look. As nervous as she was, she was completely excited and couldn't wait to be around Miall again.The week was exhaustin
Miall"Where are you guys going?" I asked Amanah as she held Amira and Auri's hands.They were dressed in matching pink sun dresses, and Amanah wore a cute hat while the twins rocked pink bow hairpins.My girls are beautiful!"We're going on a girl's date," Amanah said as she smiled. "We're just waiting on Maniah.""Alright, let me get my keys, and we'll go together," I said as I pointed to the kitchen, and the girls voiced their opinions."No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no," Auri shook her head as she waved her small hands."You stay right here," Amari warned as she pointed a finger at me."It's a girl's date, Dad," Maniah said as she passed me; unlike the three, she wore jeans and an oversized hoodie."What are you wearing?" Her mother asked as she took in her attire. "I thought we agreed on wearing sun dresses?""No, the three of you agreed on wearing pink clothes, and I agreed to come along," Maniah shrugged as she raised her book.Amanah pouted and rolled her eyes."Teenagers," s
"Woah, it's really her," I heard as I felt tiny fingers touch my face and giggles.What's going on?"When was the last time we saw her?" Another voice sniffled, and I heard a thud."Stop crying, Kenji," a softer voice said as she hiccupped."What are you all doing here? She's resting," that voice.I knew it all too well.It belonged to the owner of the phone that was in my pocket.Wait a minute, where are my pockets? I touched my sides and felt a soft, silky material covering my body.Waking up, I blinked as I stared at the ceiling."She's up. Shhh," one of them said, a younger male. Two faces that looked alike stared at me with gummy smiles, and I frowned."Why did you guys put Amira and Auri on her bed?" Miall scolded as he walked closer to the bed."They just climbed on their own. They're old enough to do that already," the soft voice said as she took the other baby away from me.Sitting up, I held my head and groaned, feeling a slight ache. Looking around the room, my eyes paused o
I wiped the counter thoughtlessly as I stared ahead. On all the days this bar could be empty, it chose today?Only a few regulars were here and none of them were exciting."You should plaster a smile on that face, Amanah," I stared at Frank with an annoyed look, and he laughed as he flipped the cocktail shaker in the air and caught it with his right hand behind his back, show off."What are you even doing here?""I came to help," I whined as I leaned against the counter and stared at Frank as he worked."You're scaring my customers away; look attractive," he scolded, and I widened my eyes."But I am attractive," I pulled my overalls and stared at him, disappointed. "Anyway, I had this dream, right," I started excitedly, and he put his hand up."Tell me all about it after you serve that customer over there. He only ever comes here whenever you visit," he said, and I raised my eyebrow."So you think it's safe for me to go serve a potential stalker?""Uh, yes. I have bills to pay, Miss Mi
Third Person"What caused you to wake up, Supreme Goddess?" Seifer asked as he stood up from his kneeling position."All the persons I created from my guilt have finally passed on, so that freed me from my prison," Lunaria smiled as she answered."Are you really free from your guilt?" Ylil asked as she glared at Lunaria."No," Lunaria answered simply. "Are you free from your guilt, Ylil?" She asked as she stared into her eyes."I have none," Ylil bit out, and Lunaria nodded as she looked around her temple."That is sad," she whispered.Her eyes landed on Miall, who was still having a hard time breathing. He pressed his head on the ground, writhing in pain."You're the one that's sad!" Ylil shouted, and all the other gods gave her a warning look.Even though they didn't agree with Lunaria's decisions, they still were obligated to protect her."I know," Lunaria said as she kept her eyes on Miall's form. "What's wrong with them?" She asked as she pointed to Miall. "Why have you sealed Ori
Lunaria POV"Are you just gonna stand by the door?" I asked.The day was so heavy today and I was truly exhausted. I lay on my bed face-front refraining from screaming."It's so crazy how you've become so aware of everything since you became the Supreme Goddess," Orion chuckled as he entered my room."I have eyes everywhere now," I said. "And they're all weeping," I whispered as I got up and faced him."Come on, it's not that bad," he smiled as he sat beside me, and pressed a soft kiss on my shoulder. "You're just under a lot of stress.""I really thought I'd just be a disciple at best, Ylil is most suited for this role," I said as I leaned against him."You've been saying that for three years already, but you were chosen for this role because you have something Ylil doesn't have," he said as he massaged my head."What is it that I have besides being terrible at making decisions? I'm not even a scholar," I grumbled. "That feels really good," I sighed closing my eyes."You're empathetic.
Orion held my hips as we kissed in the dark alleyway, his hands slowly trailing down my thighs to my ass, where he gently squeezed.Lifting me up and pressing against the wall, he grunted as he sucked on my tongue and pressed himself against me.I moaned as his hand rubbed my thigh softly, his teeth bit into my bottom lip, and I pressed my chest against his.Pulling away from the kiss, Orion stared at me with drunk eyes, and I believe I gave him just a lust-filled gaze. Without saying anything, he helped me down and held my hand, guiding me through the alleyway.Orion would occasionally squeeze my hand, and I would squeeze his back just to let him know I was okay. I couldn't believe that had happened. Was he mad? Did he like it as much as I did? I want to kiss again.Biting onto my bottom lip, I sighed softly, feeling the pain from his bite. Orion turned around and stared at my lips. Moving in closer, he held my chin and released my bottom lip from between my teeth."Don't do that," he
ℭ𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔄𝔤𝔬"So, how was the exam!?" Ylil asked me as she wrapped her arm around my shoulder and exited the examination centre."Argh, don't even ask me about it! At this rate, I won't even make it to being a disciple," I groaned as I wrapped my arm around her waist."That bad, huh?" She whispered as she held me tighter."Seriously bad," I whispered, feeling the tears form."I probably will just be a normal human by next month," I gulped as I roughly wiped my tears."Aria," she said softly."Enough about me, how was the exam for you!?""Hmm, it was okay," she nodded and I knew she was saying it was okay so that I wouldn't have to feel alone."It was super easy, wasn't it?" I asked her, smiling, and she clenched her teeth."Yeah, sorry," she whispered, and I laughed, shaking my head."You don't have to be sorry that I was born a bit dumber than you," I joked, and she stopped walking, looking furious. She hated it when I would be negative or mean to myself."A bit challenged
Third Person"What just happened?" Evander whispered as he stared at the broken window where Orion stood. "Where's Amanah?"Looking at Ylil, she had an unreadable expression as she held Auri in her arms, and Miall stared out the broken window blankly.Evander ran downstairs.Reaching where she had fallen, his steps slowed as he looked around the courtyard."What the?" He panicked as he looked for her. "Where is she?" He looked up at the third floor, wondering if he had been deceived."Hmm?" Ylil groaned as she looked at the spot where Amanah's lifeless body was supposed to be."Where is she?" She gritted as she stared at Evander."I should be asking you! I knew you were a sketchy bitch the moment you showed up," Evander roared, pointing his finger at Ylil. "And you!"He turned to face Miall.Evander felt rage coursing through his veins; his heart broke for Amanah. He knew what it was like to be killed by someone you loved."How could you do that to her?" He asked as he approached him.
I stared at the huge statue that Evander had fished from the water. It looked exactly like the one I saw in my dream when drowning in the ocean."So, nothing?" Evander asked as he put his hands on his hips, waiting expectedly.I slowly shook my head and gave him an apologetic look."No, I can't sense anything. It's just stone," I shrugged, and he sighed as he dropped his head."Just stone?" He squeaked out as he kicked a rock on the ground. "She's just stone!""Maybe it needs sacrifice?" I tried, and he looked at me, amused but mostly annoyed."What kind of crappy neighbourhood did you grow up in? Sacrifice? No, her stone body won't crack because her soul isn't here anymore," he said as he pointed between me and the stone."Well, where is her soul?" I asked, amused at how stressed he was about all of this."It was in you. It's probably buried deep somewhere in all that anguish you keep to yourself.""Anguish?" I asked, smiling. "I'm happy," I shrugged, and he groaned as he rolled his e