Chapter 23 The Hunt for SirensSam called a meeting, his expression grim as he revealed the intel he had gathered on the mysterious helicopters. "I've found an ad on the black web," he began, his voice low and serious. "They're offering a quarter of a million dollars for a live Siren specimen."I couldn't help but burst out laughing at the audacity of these individuals. Who did they think they were, trying to capture me or any of my kind?But Niklaus's reaction was far from amused. His face darkened with rage, his eyes blazing with a fierce protectiveness. "They dare to think they can capture My Queen?" he growled, his voice menacing, displaying full fangs.I placed a calming hand on his arm, trying to soothe his anger. "We won't let them, Niklaus. They can't get through our shields, they don't know who they are dealing with!"But Niklaus's expression remained unyielding, his jaw clenched in determination. "We need to take action, my Love. We can't let them continue to hunt for you."
Chapter 24 Daddy's HomeThree days passed, and our father remained in a coma, his vitals were stable and his physical wounds healed. David's timely intervention had saved him from the brink of death, but the emotional toll of his ordeal remained a mystery.Dr. Brooks' words were laced with a mix of empathy and concern. "We can heal their bodies, but we can't force them to want to live." The truth was, we had no idea how long he had endured the torture and experimentation.I asked, desperation creeping into my voice, "Can he hear us?"Dr. Brooks suggested, "Try mindlinking with him. Maybe he'll respond."I focused my thoughts, reaching out to him. Hi there, can you hear me? What's your name? The silence was deafening.I tried again, pouring my emotions into the connection. We rescued you, you're safe now. No one will hurt you here. His vitals flickered, and Dr. Brooks' eyes widened."I think he heard you!" she exclaimed, a glimmer of hope in her voice.I held my breath, waiting for any
Chapter 25 He's AwakeHis gaze was fixed on Lucas, a tear rolling down his cheek. "Lucas?" he whispered, his voice trembling.Lucas reached for his hand, nodding affirmatively, but our father pulled him into a long, emotional hug. We sat and talked for what seemed like hours, answering his countless questions.But then, he fell silent as Niklaus brought in our twins, Abigail and Oliver. I introduced them to him, "This is Grandpa-pa..." And then it hit me – we still didn't know his name!He held out his arms for the twins, a warm smile spreading across his face. "I'm Grandpa-pa Luke," he said, his eyes shining with joy."They're beautiful, Rea!" he exclaimed, his gaze taking in every detail of the twins.Just then, Bella walked in, concern etched on her face. "Mama, is it okay now?"I smiled, introducing her to our father. "Daddy, this is my oldest, Bella."His eyes never left hers, his face filled with wonder. "She's a goddess, Rea!" he declared, his voice full of awe.I smiled proudl
Chapter 26 My Dad The Royal GuardHis eyes sparkled with a knowing glint, and he whispered, "I've been waiting for you, Rea. I've been waiting for you to bring me home."I pulled back, stunned, as a million questions raced through my mind. What did he mean? How did he know? And what secrets had he been keeping all these years?"I'm finally home!" he exclaimed, tears flooding his face as I held him tight.When he finally calmed down enough to speak again, he began to explain, his voice laced with a mix of sadness and wonder. "I was her Royal Guard when she submerged Atlantis. We were still fighting the war, and its shields wouldn't let us back in. We searched for Atlantis for decades, but eventually gave up, thinking she had taken it back to our world."He paused, collecting his thoughts before continuing. "Then I met your mom, and she became pregnant with you. We already had Lucas, but then I was taken."His voice trailed off, and I knew he was thinking about the years he had lost. I
Chapter 27 Erzulie Red-Eyes had ForetoldThe next day, Lucas and I walked into our father's room and were greeted by a heartwarming sight. David and our father were deep in conversation, speaking in the Ancient language of Atlantis, their voices filled with laughter and warmth. They joked and chatted like old friends, their bond palpable.I smiled, feeling a sense of joy and wonder. It was as if our father had finally found a piece of his past, a connection to the life he once knew. Lucas and I exchanged a glance, both of us thinking the same thing - this was where our father belonged.As we approached, they turned to us, their faces beaming with happiness. Our father's eyes sparkled with a sense of belonging, and David's smile was warm and welcoming. We had found something special here, something that went beyond mere coincidence. We had found family and a connection to a legacy that would change our lives forever. In this moment, the past is not just a memory, but a living, breathi
Chapter 28 The MoveDr. Brooks stopped by with an update: "I'm discharging your father from the Medical Center tomorrow. He's made tremendous progress."I had already prepared his quarters, adding personal touches like photos of Mom, us, and his grandbabies. David had plans for him to contribute to Atlantis as a Royal guard for me. Now, I would have three royal guards Brent, Lucas, and Dad.Just then, Sam walked in with his laptop, a sight that rarely heralded good news. "What's up?" I asked, a sense of trepidation creeping in."They're searching for him," Sam replied, his expression serious. They are coming now, no sooner than he said it, Neptune's alarm went off Several armed helicopters were 500 meters off our coast. "Shields up! and Camouflage Now!" I commanded."They won't stop, we need to relocate," David said.I knew he was right as I looked at Niklaus, and he nodded his approval. We made the announcement. to all of our people that both of our Islands which were Atlantis, woul
Chapter 29 The Hawaiian Luau The Hawaiian Luau was breathtaking! I watched with pride as my men stood by my side, their eyes gleaming with a hint of jealousy. The male fire dancers were mesmerizing, and the female dancers were equally captivating. I'm going to love it here. Inspired by Abigail, I've caught the dance bug too - Leilani has kindly offered to teach us all the traditional dances. I'm thrilled to learn from her!Naki's eyes sparkled with delight as she watched Brent join in on the drumming, This was his passion and joy. Seeing him drum again was heartwarming, as he was once more in his element, doing what he loved most - drumming with fellow natives, his spirit soaring with every beat.Niklaus pulled me close for a romantic kiss and whispered, "If you learn to dance like that, you'll never leave our bedroom - it would drive me insane with desire to mate with you." He added with a mischievous tone, "We might have to consider a foursome!" I couldn't tell if he was serious or
Chapter 30 Our Ohana MauLoa LuauAs half of the building filled up with Kie's kingdom, or what was left of it, everyone from our Kingdom was excited to meet them all. Niklaus Walked to the balcony to give his speech. I stood by his side smiling. "We're thrilled to welcome Kie's kingdom to our shores," Niklaus said. "We have jobs lined up for you all, and as Citizens of our Kingdom, Your rent is free, as well as Utilities and water. you'll only need to focus on food, clothing, and personal items. With our flexible work arrangements - just three times a week, minimum hours - you'll have plenty of time for what truly matters: your families." Niklaus smiled as the crowd cheered.As we gathered for our Hawaiian Luau, a huge sign greeted us with the words 'Welcome home to Ohana MauLoa Islands.' Of course, everyone knew the truth - this was still Delacoix Islands. We just needed to keep a low profile for a few centuries. But I had grown fond of the new name, with its meaning of 'Family fore