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“I will be the first to admit that today was not a half-cooked plan majesty,” Mikael said to her his voice filled with appreciation for the little breather. “Ofcause not pessant what do you take me for?” Scarlett said back full of giddy and joy, they both burst out laughing at her choice of a joke since a teen walking by gave him a funny look for calling her majesty. “Thank you for that,” Jackson said hugging Scarlett as well and putting back down on the sand when he saw his mate emerge from the ocean waters in her black bikini with palm leaves all over it, looking like the true predator she was. Jackson didn’t even feel a shred of jealousy when he saw how the human men stood still gawking at her beauty and natural elegance. Some of the men even earned a smack or a shove from their women.“Hmmm, it makes me proud to call you my Luna!” He said as she ran straight into his arms wetting his boardshorts and kissing him square on the mouth. “Round 2 when we get home?” She asked him sugge
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Gabriel, Scarlette, and Lily continued their journey through the woods, enjoying the warmth of the sun as it filtered through the leaves. As they walked, they noticed a group of birds flying overhead, singing a cheerful melody. Lily, fascinated by the birds, tried to imitate their singing. However, her attempt turned out more like a croaky, off-key noise that made Scarlette and Gabriel burst out laughing.Lily's cheeks turned pink as she looked up at them, feeling embarrassed. "I'm sorry, I guess I'm not very good at singing," she said.Scarlette smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry about it, Lily. It's not about being good or bad, it's about enjoying yourself."Gabriel chuckled and wrapped his arm around Scarlett's waist. "And Lily, you definitely made us enjoy ourselves," he said. They continued walking, the sound of Lily's singing lingering in the air. Despite the danger that still loomed over them, they found comfort in each other's company and the simple joys that life had to o
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“At this point, I don’t think we even have to ask who this is.” Jackson was the first to speak. Everyone blinked several times “Yes, the resemblance is uncanny.” Gabriel chimed in. “It’s like looking into a mirror but different anatomy,” Lydia said in wonder. “Fucking hell what strong jeans this family has,” Sasha stated stupified by the features of her friend and the male before them. “He doesn’t look old enough to be a great grand papi,” Mikael said, this made the male burst out in boisterous laughter. “You are quite the bunch!” He boomed, even though his voice was the complete opposite of Scarlett’s where her’s sounded angelically soft, and sometimes when she was surprised a bit squeaky, this male’s voice was strong, gruff, and unmissably masculine. “It was I who put a truth spell on your home Miss Lydia, I hope you do not mind?” He asked her she shook her head too entranced to speak. “I just needed to know that my daughter was not being taken for granted or surrounded by fo
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“Wait what made you decide to come to Earth then?” Scarlett asked Helle just as the microwave beeped to let her know her Burrito is done. Gabriel went to get it and a plate for her, and then placed her coffee next to her as well. “He takes very good care of you, bless the fates for bestowing such a worthy mate upon my little Gem.” Helle stated as he observed Gabriel’s treatment of his only child. Scarlett narrowed her eyes at the being who was responsible for her existence or rather who’s seamen played a roll in her existence. “As feisty as your mother” he said shaking his head, with a knowing smile on his face. “I came to let you know that you are safe to return home whenever you want and also to see how you are faring in the human world.” He said to her matter-of-factly. This made anger bubble inside of Scarlett a kind she had never experienced before. “Home? Helle I have lived on earth my entire existence and now you and your mate expect me to drop everything move to your dim
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“What do you mean me?” Scarlett asked when she had gained her barrings. “Have none of you made her feel this strongly about anything before?” Helle asked them with laughter in his voice. “What’s so funny?” Scarlett asked him with venom in her voice. “With all due respect father-in-law, if I told you about the strong emotions I have experienced with your daughter I fear you would never look at me the same way.”, Gabriel said looking at the floor shyly, recalling the night they marked one another. “That much I had expected Gabriel” Helle responded with humor in his voice. “Daughter, when we experience powerful emotions we have the tendency to make the vicinity we’re in react as a display of what is happening internally. “Did you not see us all hanging on for dear life?” Lydia asked in equal humor as Helle, This was new to Scarlett as she had never seen Lydia in this state not even from the day they first met. Scarlett shook her head at her friend. “Our rage blinds us to whatever, i
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“Maybe you should give them a chance?” Sasha asked looking back into the room with all her friends. Staring at her unexpected words. “Why would you say such a thing?” Scarlett asked her, “Seems you and I are in the same boat now. If you meet yours I will seek out mine?” Sasha offered, Scarlett thought it over for a moment then nodded her head at her friend as they embraced. One another. “Wonderful!, Then it is settled. When do we travel to them?” Lydia asked in excitement, “Babe chill.” Mikael said nervously. “It’s okay Mik, I’ve never seen her this excited before,” Scarlett said amused at Lydia’s indifference to the situation she was in. “And besides, I didn’t get all the information I wanted, you’re a demi-goddess what is your father? What is your mother? We know your grandparents made the Earth.” Lydia was now showing signs of a mad scientist in the midst of a breakthrough in her experiment. “I think Gabriel is right. Perhaps we should all get some rest? Good luck Mikael.” She
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After a night of passion, Scarlett fell into a deep sleep where she had the odd dream which she knew was not a dream. The other Scarlett was feeding the other Gabriel. What stood out to her most was that he apologized for making her turn him into a vampire. How can that be? Surely her Gabriel will have remembered such an event, or was that just the consequence of their fabrications? ‘There were some differences between them and us?’ she thought to herself as she stirred in the bed with her eyes still closed, she reached over to find the place next to her was empty. Usually, Gabriel would wait for her to wake up. She knew exactly where he was, she could smell him making magic in his natural habitat. She hugged him from behind when she was done with her morning routine. “You’re so graceful in your natural habitat my lord.” She said to him he looked at her humor spread all over his face. “Oh holiness, flattery will get you everywhere, Please continue.” They both burst out laughing a
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JACKSON’S POV “Sasha, what the hell was yesterday all about?” Jackson asked his mate, Ever since they got into Gabriel’s car the previous night she had been nothing short of distant, she wouldn’t even mate with him and that to him was a big red alert that something was terribly wrong. “We already concluded that it was misplaced anger.” She said to him in an attempt to kill the conversation but Jackson was having none of it. “Did you see how powerful she is, what if you said the wrong thing in the wrong tone or she actually took offense to the shit you were sprouting?!” he yelled at her hoping that his words would knock some sense into her. “Jackson, it’s over. Let the events of the past stay where they belong, in the past.” She said back to him as she walked off into the woods removing her clothing, he walked after her removing his own clothing as he saw she was going to shift and take a run in wolf form. They could still communicate via pack link. “We’re not done with this conve
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As Gabriel sat in his small apartment, lost in thought, his phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number. Curiosity piqued, he unlocked his phone and read the message that appeared on the screen:"Protect Scarlett at all costs. Danger approaches. Trust in your bond."Confusion and concern filled Gabriel's mind. Who could have sent this message? And why was Scarlett in danger? He quickly dialed Scarlett's number, his heart pounding with worry."Gabriel?" Scarlett's voice sounded anxious over the phone. "Did you get a strange message too?""Yeah, I did. Scarlett, we need to talk. Meet me at our secret spot," Gabriel said, his voice trembling with urgency.Minutes later, they found themselves hidden away in their secret haven - a small, abandoned treehouse deep within the woods. As they settled down, Gabriel recounted the cryptic message he had received.Scarlett's eyes widened with alarm. "This can't be a coincidence, Gabriel. I've been feeling a presence lurking in the shadows, fo
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ALTERNATE UNIVERSE Kael stepped forward, his face tense. "Your Majesty, Scarlette, Demetrius," he greeted them, bowing low. "I have troubling news from the Vampire Council." Gabriel's jaw clenched. "What is it?" "The Council has received reports of a group of rogue vampires attacking nearby villages, killing and turning humans indiscriminately," Kael explained. "They believe that it might be the work of one of our own." Gabriel's eyes narrowed. "One of our own?" "Yes, Your Majesty," Kael confirmed. "The Council suspects that the perpetrator might be one of the rebels who defied their orders and left the clan years ago." Scarlette felt a shiver run down her spine. "What do we do?" "We investigate," Gabriel said firmly. "We cannot let our kind be associated with this kind of brutality. We will find the perpetrator and bring them to justice." Scarlette nodded, knowing that Gabriel was right. They could not let their love for each other blind them to the responsibilities that came
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"You have been chosen by the shifting stars, Scarlett," the oracle began in a voice that resonated through the room. "Your journey is not just to save Gabriel, but to fulfill a prophecy that has spanned centuries." Scarlett's pulse quickened, her curiosity mounting. She leaned forward, eager to hear the secrets of her past and the purpose of her quest. "Long ago," the oracle continued, "there existed a powerful kingdom ruled by a benevolent queen. This queen possessed the ability to harness the energy of the shifting stars, bringing balance and harmony to the land." Scarlett's eyes widened, her mind racing with the possibility of her connection to this queen. "You, Scarlett, are this queen," the oracle revealed. "The powers you possess, the strength within you, they are a gift from your bloodline as the daughter of Helle, granddaughter of Creation. Your purpose is to restore the shattered balance, to protect the world from the darkness that seeks to consume it." Scarlett's head sp
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With renewed determination, they turned to face the path ahead, ready to uncover the truth and save their world. Scarlett and Gabriel, bound by love and united in purpose, would forge ahead, knowing that nothing could break their bond. And so, their adventure continued, their hearts filled with hope, knowing that their love would guide them through the darkness. Little did they know, an even greater challenge awaited them, one that would test their resolve and push their powers to the limit. But together, they were unstoppable, ready to face whatever came their way. Gabriel's disappearance left Scarlett feeling a deep sense of emptiness. She couldn't bear the thought of him being held captive by her ancient enemy. Determined to find him, she knew she needed help—help that could only come from the best. Scarlett pored over the ancient book, searching for any mention of this mysterious ally. The pages were worn and fragile, but she pressed on, her fingers tracing the words as if they
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Their hearts surged with newfound purpose as they closed the book and left the library, the weight of the prophecy settling upon their shoulders. In their eyes, there was no room for doubt or fear. They were bound by fate, ready to embark on a journey that would test their courage and resilience. Hand in hand, Scarlett and Gabriel stepped out into the world, their spirits alight with the promise of uncovering the truth and fulfilling their destined roles. The road ahead would be treacherous, but together, they would rise above the darkness and unlock Scarlett's full potential. Little did they know, dark forces lurked in the shadows, watching their every move, eager to exploit the powerful connection between them. But for now, Scarlett and Gabriel remained blissfully unaware, ready to face the challenges that awaited them on their shared path. The gang returned home From their Scotland detour. They planned to go straight home from Kansas and rest up before embarking on their journey
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As the car zoomed down the winding road, singing along to their favorite tunes, Scarlett couldn't shake off the feeling that something strange was about to happen. A chill ran down her spine, making her hair stand on end. Her ocean-blue eyes darted around, searching for any sign of what was to come. Suddenly, a sharp pang shot through Scarlett's head. She winced, clutching her temples, as a voice echoed in her mind. It was gentle yet commanding, like a whisper carried by the wind. "Scarlett," the voice called, resonating in her thoughts. Confused and a little frightened, Scarlett glanced around in the car at her friends, but they seemed oblivious to what she was experiencing. She shifted in her seat, trying to make sense of it all. "Seek the ancient artifact, hidden deep within the forest," the voice continued, its urgency creeping into Scarlett's mind. "It holds the power to awaken your true abilities and unlock the secrets of your past." Scarlett's heart raced. Who was speaking t
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“It’s witch, with a W” Moira patronized Lydia “What a feisty one you are little sister.” She said with a smirk on her face. The wind grew stronger at her verbal jabs. “Why are you doing this to these people Moira, what have they done to you?” Lydia asked, her voice had even thickened a bit. “Put away the claws kitten and I will tell you. I won’t waste my strength shouting over your chaos.” Moira answered Lydia. Lydia dissipated her power just enough to make Moira believe she had closed off access to her magic. “Great, now contrary to popular belief, I am not after the Nishruu inside of you.” Moira said in disgust, “I have seen how those things have driven family members crazy or to suicide, I refuse to host such an abomination.” she continued, “Alright let me start at the beginning.” Moira clapped her hands together and rubbed them as though she was ready to have a feast. “A little history little sister, the Nishruu was not placed inside of you because our family was trying to save
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“So you’re going to stand there and pretend you don’t know who I am?” Sasha asked Asher. The beta frowned and then sniffed the air again this time zoning in on the Queen Luna. His eyes widened as tears started to stream down his face, and he fell to his knees. That was not the reaction she expected. “Of course not Lilly,” Asher said, which made Scarlett's eyes widen as she recalled her dream of the other universe where Gabriel and Scarlett had a little girl with them called Lily. “My name is Sasha.” She said to him anger boiling in her chest. “Olivia named you Lily, forgive me, Lyle must have asked the humans to rename you to keep you hidden,” Asher said as his voice broke. “What did you just say?” She asked him in confusion as her anger only dissipated by a fraction. “Alpha Johnson did not kill you even though the witch warned him this day would come and you would seek your vengeance upon him for slaughtering our true Luna.” Beta Miller said, still on his knees. “Well, so my siste
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“We have reached our destination.” At those words Sasha was awake and alert, ready for any attack but when she looked around she saw they were parked in the middle of nowhere. “We move on foot from here,” Gabriel said as everyone got out of the car. “WHY?!” Sasha whined, “Nobody likes to hike Gabe” Lydia groaned with Sasha, “I beg to differ, that is actually how Scar and I met.” Jackson added in full of laughter and Scarlett joined in on their private joke, causing their mates to give them death glares. “Oh stop it you two, it wasn’t like that.” Scarlett said “Yeah, I have mistaken her for an Irish person and she went off on me. Besides I wanted to know who was in my territory as her aura set the whole pack into a frenzy.” Jackson concluded and the two burst out laughing again. “I can’t even smell wolves from here,” Sasha whined again. “5-mile radius babe, we don’t want to lose the element of surprise until it’s too fucking late and they find us on their doorsteps,” Jackson said wi
