Chapter 79"Good morning, Lucas," Raven says softly, her voice husky with sleep, as he walks into the kitchen, his eyes scanning the room for her. "I thought I heard someone lurking in the kitchen," he teases, his smile warm and playful.As he wraps his arms around her in a gentle bear hug, Raven feels a sense of comfort and security in her big brother's embrace. "You look like you're ready to take on the day, Rae," he says, using his childhood nickname for her. "Like the sun just burst through the clouds."Raven's giggle is a melodic symphony that fills Lucas's heart with joy, her eyes sparkling like diamonds in the morning light. "I feel like I'm floating on a cloud, and I never want to come down," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the gentle hum of the coffee maker.The aroma of freshly brewed coffee envelops them, rich and inviting, a blend of Jamaican coffee beans and foamed sweet milk with a touch of Marshmallows blended with the ocean breeze from outside. The warm sun
Chapter 80 Leilani's helpFive months later...Leilani shakes Kie awake, her eyes wide with urgency. "Kie, wake up! There's a hurricane headed straight for your father's island!"Kie's eyes snapped open, and he was already reaching for his phone, his movements swift and precise. "Dad, it's a category five! The strongest one in history!" he exclaims, his voice laced with worry as he paced the floor talking with his Dad.Leilani's eyes are fixed on Kie's face, her expression mirroring his concern. "Do they have anything in place to shield them from the storm?" she asks, her voice tight with anxiety as she waits for him to respond.Kie's conversation with his father was intense, their voices rising and falling in a rapid exchange. Finally, he turns to Leilani, his face grim. "Raven, Lucas, and two other shamans have put up a shield, but it may not be enough. The hurricane is predicted to hit at a category five, with winds of over 180 miles per hour!" his voice cracks with emotions his m
Chapter 81 Safe HarborAs the helicopter comes into view, the Islanders erupt in cheers, alerting Niklaus and Raven that Sam has arrived. They rush to the helipad, eager to reunite and get to work. Hugs are exchanged all around, with Kie and Raven sharing a warm embrace before he introduces her to Leilani. The two women smile at each other, their eyes shining with mutual respect, and share a tight hug.The winds are picking up, they need to hurry.. everyone is rushing around carrying creates. Niklaus after hugging Kie and Leilani shows them the base he had cemented and coated with liquid steel to house the Glass enclosure in the exact dimensions that she requested. "This is perfect!" she yells and points to her teams... "Let's get this done now before the rain bands come!" she orders.Suddenly, they see Aurora running towards Sam, her hair flying wildly in the storm's winds.. "Hurry Sam, Sophia's in Labor!" she cries, her voice urgent. Sam's face sets in determination as he and Rav
Chapter 82 It's a Boy! Kie's eyes follow Brent as he rushes towards the shore, where his baby sister, Naki emerges from the waves. As they approach, Naki points to the dolphins and whales swimming within the Quantum Shield's protective barrier. She waves, and the sea creatures respond with high-pitched clicks and whistles, their own language of gratitude. Brent introduces Naki to Leilani, and they instantly connect.Leilani's eyes widen in amazement. "You can communicate with them?" she asks, incredulous.Brent bursts into laughter, his eyes shining with happiness. "Oh, she does far more than that!" He turns to Kie, his face beaming with joy. "She's my, mate!"Kie grins, embracing Brent in a warm hug. "Congratulations, brother! and hey Sis!" He hugs Naki. Brent nods towards Leilani. "Same to you, Leilani is amazing!"As they stroll towards the Palace, they share stories of adventure and wonder, their laughter and excitement filling the air. Inside the grand Council room, a sprawling
Chapter 83 The GirlNiklaus stands beside Raven as she converses with Kie, with a warm smile on her face. "She's amazing, Kie, I'm so happy for you!" She wraps Kie in a heartfelt hug. "Thanks, Hun," Kie replies, "She is incredible, and I'm grateful to have her in my life. We'd love to stay for a while if it's okay with you and Father. She's fascinated by Naki's abilities and wants to learn more about her from a marine biologist's standpoint. Plus, we have so much to catch up on." he said.Niklaus nods, his eyes shining. "You're always welcome here, my son. The more, the merrier!" He glances at Leilani, who's still explaining the quantum energy field to a captivated audience. "I think Leilani would be delighted to learn more about Naki's abilities and her own work with the marine life here.. We're thrilled to have you both here, and I'm sure Naki would love to show off her skills!" he laughed.Later...Raven grins, her eyes sparkling with excitement, as she approaches Naki and Brent wa
Chapter 84 Tieanna's CuriosityThey decide to wait and see what happens not willing to reveal their kingdom just yet the land walkers can only be fully trusted later. He has asked Tieanna to continue to watch Naki and lil Sarah and report back to him.Meanwhile back on land..Brent and Naki announce that they are mates to everyone and that she has decided to move in with Brent to help him with lil Sarah, after their mating ceremony. They were going back and forth from the palace to Brent's home with her beach buggy loaded with boxes and stuff. She finally gets moved in."Hey Brent, can I have a little bit of closet on your side too, I have a lot of clothes," she yells from the bedroom as Sarah toddles in. She sees all the stuffed animals as she struggles to climb onto the bed to play with them, Naki helps her up. "This one is my favorite, she holds up a dolphin plushie, and Sarah squeals holding her hands up wanting that one.Brent stands at the door watching them with a smile. "She
Chapter 85 The Girl on the Surveillance FootageA month has passed, and Leilani has grown closer to Naki, marveling at her incredible abilities they have spent hours exploring the ocean together. As they emerge from the water, laughing and chatting, Leilani feels a sense of joy and belonging here on the island, that she has never experienced before. "Have you considered donating your DNA for transfusions? I would love to volunteer for the first one!" Leilani says with a hopeful smile. "Maybe just for you, I'd do it, but I'm not sure about giving my DNA to a world DNA bank," she says firmly. "Well, what about just for your family here on the Island?" Naki agrees but she wants to talk with her Dad first.Meanwhile, in a secure room next to Sam's office, is the island's surveillance center, Lucas, Brent, and most of the shapeshifter team, scrutinize over the security footage, this is their morning routine, their eyes scanning the screens for any signs of potential threats. Lucas's ey
Chapter 86 The DNA TransferTieanna rushes into her father's throne room, her heart racing with urgency. *Father, I have something to tell you!* she exclaims, her voice trembling. *Their technology is more advanced than we first thought, *They have a recording device, and it's detected me, I didn't know about the device* she sighs. *Can I at least try to talk with the girl?*He was furious! *ABSOLUTELY NOT!* he yells. Her Father's face darkens with anger, his eyes blazing with fury. *How did this happen? I told you to watch from afar!* his voice thunders and echos in her mind.Tieanna takes a step back, her eyes downcast. "I was curious, father. I wanted to see what they were doing. And now they know about me!"*You will NOT go near them anymore! They are dangerous, Tieanna. Their technology is more advanced than we thought, and we cannot trust them! They are why our ancestors lowered our kingdom to the bottom of the sea and put up the camouflage shield. Their greed and war-like natu