Once I am comfortable that I am not going to fall, I head to my vanity to blow dry and curl my hair. Mom has always teased me I am not like other kids my age. I put on my shoe and head out the door. Before heading downstairs I peak in on the twins. They’re still asleep so I pull my head back out and close the door. I stare at the stairs contemplating whether I should take them or not when Aspen startles me. “I highly suggest taking the elevator.” “Aspen you scared me.” He laughs. He is leaning against the wall and walks over to me. “What are you doing up so early?” “I couldn’t go back to sleep so I showered and was going to head to the library before breakfast.” “As long as we aren’t having tea, I’ll join you.” “Sorry about that, really.” “It’s in the past Maliyah just don’t do that again.” “I promise I won’t do it again.” “I hear there is a thing called a pinky promise and it’s unbreakable. Do you pinky promise?” I hold out my pinky to him and he stares at me. I laugh and t
Davina There has been so much death and sadness, Derek and I decide to have a small celebration for the twin’s first birthday. Derek says normally it would be a huge pack celebration but with everything that has happened we haven’t had time to plan it and I feel it would be poor taste to have a party after we just had a funeral. Today is Thierry’s birthday and tomorrow will be Accalia’s but we will still celebrate their birthday together. Maliyah is finally able to take the boot off her leg but we still don’t let her train or ride Beauty. I want her to fully rest and she is still grounded. When I wake up I find Derek is not in bed. I sit up and look around the room. He’s not in our room either. I put my robe on and head to the nursery. I stop outside the door and listen. I can’t hear Derek talking to Accalia. Every since Enzo threaten our other two daughters he’s been very protective of them. Especially Maliyah. Enzo threaten to get her pregnant if he gets his hands on her. He’s ver
“You ready for that shower,” I say between kisses. As he pulls away I bite his lower lip causing him to growl. “Not if you keep doing that,” he says as he claims my mouth with his. “I love it when you’re pregnant.” I laugh at his response as he starts moving again but slowly this time. I moan softly. He temporarily removes himself and picks me up to carry me to the bathroom. He turns on the shower, pushes me up against the wall and slides back in. He continues going slow as we make out like we’re in high school again. The thought makes me smile to myself. “What are you smiling about,” he asks. “I was thinking we are acting like some high schoolers making out the way we are. I never did make out with anyone in high school, the though made me smile to myself.” “Maybe I need to drive you to the lake like the high schoolers and make it official,” he chuckles. Though he is going slow I can feel myself tighten as another wave hits me. I grab a fistful of his hair and he grips my ass as
“It’s time love,” I whisper in her ear. She looks at me but doesn’t say anything. I give her a deep kiss, savoring it, forcing this kiss to remain ingrained in my memory. Against my wishes, I pull away far enough to keep our foreheads touching. “I’ll be back.” I give her another quick kiss before turning and walking away. I walk towards Mark who is also kissing Daniela, saying goodbye. When I reach him I don’t stop and continue towards the house and he follows. “We’ll be back Derek. For our family’s sake we will be back.” “We must be successful on this trip.” “We will be, don’t worry.” “No seriously, we have to be successful. Maliyah already broke through that seal. She’s talking to Malayah again.” “What really? How do you know?” “When she came to the dragon realm she communicated with us when she was in her dragon form. She shouldn’t have been able to do that. Have you noticed she is spacing out more lately?” “Damn. So what are you going to do?” “Maliyah won’t like it, neit
“Maliyah, get out of here,” I yell. Maliyah doesn’t listen and she uses her powers to reach her mother hugging her. The wind dies down and we all fall to the ground. “Everyone okay,” I ask. Everyone nods. I walk to Davina’s side and bend down next to her. “I failed you.” I wait for her to yell at me, hit me, something. What I don’t expect is for her to throw her arms around me crying. I hold her close and grab Maliyah. I fight my tears while holding onto my wife and daughter. “I’m sorry.” I don’t know what else to say. “Derek do you even realize what happened to you back there,” asks Mark. “No, what do you mean?” “Dude you looked like a werewolf from a horror film.” “What?” “Seriously dude, you looked scary as shit,” says Owen. “Like a werewolf from Underworld?” “No closer to the ones in Van Helsing. Different but pretty similar,” says Owen. “Dude you are the lycan,” says Mark. That makes sense. I just witnessed a loved one die a terrible death. Dad said that’s one way
Davina Derek picks up Maliyah but we just stand there. We don’t know what to do with her. They could take over again at any time. She could hurt herself or others and we can’t let that happen. I am heartbroken to see her in handcuffs like she is some kind of prisoner. “Derek what do we do with her? They could force her to hurt herself or others.” “I have an idea but you won’t like it,” says Aspen as he reappears. “Is everything okay,” asks Derek. “Yes, my mother is fine for now. We don’t know how to determine who is a friend and who is not. Anyway, you are going to have to chain her in your dungeon.” “Dungeon?” I look at Derek. “Yes, love we have a dungeon.” “We can’t do that to her!” “I’ve trained her well Davina. Even without her powers she’ll be able to hurt someone.” I look at Aspen and Derek feeling defeated. I don’t know what to decide. “What if we turn her room into a cell. Remove everything except her bed,” suggests uncle Gabriel. “I will remain in there with her. W
“Lux, we are losing too many men. I am not sure how much longer we can hold them off. If you are going to send her away you need to do it now,” says Thierry. I can see my parents are struggling with making a decision. “Celestia, it is time.” I can see my mother walking into the room carrying me. She is trying to hold back her tears. “Lux, I don’t think I can do it. She needs her parents”. “There is no guarantee we will walk away from this alive and if we are to ensure our lineage and her safety, we need to send her away," dad says firmly, trying hold back my own tears. He grabs me from my mother’s arms, staring at me. One of the warlocks entered the war room. “Sir, Daniel and Isla Ortiz are here”. “Send them in,” dad replies. I look to see my parents that raised me and tears fall from my eyes as they enter the room. My dad, Daniel, appeared to be injured and uncle Gabriel is helping him walk. “Daniel, it is time. Are you alright.” “I’ll be fine Lux. My leg is beyond repair wit
Derek I rush after Davina as she is throwing clothes on and is preparing to head out the door. What the hell happened last night. “Davina, what do you mean your brother. Alastor?” “Yes he killed my parents and he is after me now.” She stops in the middle of the hall and turns to face me. She grabs my hands and places the on her stomach. “What? Is something wrong with the baby?” “No not all,” she replies smiling. “My parents said it’s a boy.” She is smiling wide, staring at me waiting for a reaction. When it finally clicks I pick her up and spin her in a circle. “Really? A boy?” “Yes,” she giggles. I pull her into a deep kiss. Damn I love this woman. She pulls away sooner than I want and I whimper at her causing her to laugh again. “We need a warlock, Derek. We are going to sever Maliyah’s connection. I am not going to lose her too.” I stop her from turning away from to leave and use my fingers to pull her chin up to look at me. She has tears in her eyes. I know this is a d