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2024-10-29 19:42:56Everett's P.O.V.
My mate is here! She is finally here. Among this crowd of young adults lays her beautiful face. I could smell her delightful aroma, of daisies and roses. I felt like a cartoon, being carried by the scent to its source. This was it, I will finally meet my mate after what feels like an eternity of waiting.
I spotted her amongst a group of other young women. She was short in stature, about half my size. She had the sweetest smile, that reached up to the most caring eyes. She was pale with rosy cheeks and red lips, which only made her look more beautiful. She had brown hair that fell just below her shoulder with adorable bangs across her forehead.
She was whimsical, seeming kind and nurturing amongst her friends. She seemed to finally smell me as her smile faded, searching the crowd. She took steps towards me, sniffing the air until she was right on me. When she found me sh
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Zerena's P.O.V.'Where are you?' Topher's voice broke my concentration.I'd been meditating with Rain trying to reach the original side of my shadow lineage. So far I haven't had success. It seems I've finally found something that I find difficult to do. Meditating is some fu.ckery. I can't empty my mind for sh.it.I spent time with Percy as well as with my parents who arrived later. Then Rain offered to get started on this and I couldn't say no. Percy decided to train Kiran to fight while I did this. I appreciated that a lot, because I still hadn't had a chance to train him myself.I sighed, opening my eyes, determining that there was no way my mind would ever be cl
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It was well past 5 now and we'd been sitting around an hour now. They'd come out once to say they had to repair her stomach and bowel as they were injured during the stabbing. Kiran was a mess, twitching his leg, chewing on his thumb. He looked so distressed and all I could do to help was hold his hand. It didn't feel like enough. Topher was standing in front of us, leaning against the wall with arms crossed. He had a soft look about him, one I hadn't seen before.He looked at Kiran with a deep sadness, like he knew what he was going through.That's when it dawned on me that I have no idea who his parents are. Dad said that they were close friends but I don't know their names or even where they are. Topher never mentions them. Are they dead? Is that why he's looking at Kiren like he knows what he's going through? What happened to his parents?
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"I want to take you somewhere. I want you to meet somebody. I understand if you don't want to come with me, given what's going on with Kiren I'm sure you're emotional. But I promised a little girl a gift so I'm going either way."Just like that he peaked my curiosity enough to actually make me want to go. Who is this little girl that he has promised a gift to. Does he have a little sister that I don't know about?"Okay okay, it's probably better that I keep busy than sit here and worry."I gave him an excuse, hoping he wouldn't realize just how curious I was to see who this person is.The scenery changed around us and we were further from the city. It looked rundown and the buildings didn't seem as well maintained. Paint was chipped, metal was rusted, and shingles were coming
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Topher whisked us away before I could even say goodbye, or thank you, to Anne."Sorry, I didn't want her to ask about the babies. It's better that everyone thinks that you're carrying my child, and I can't lie to Anne." He explained."What if I don't want everyone thinking that?" I arched a brow."Zerena, don't be stubborn. It'll be easier for us all if they believe that's the case, at least for a little while. Can you just trust me on this?" He stared at me with pleading eyes. I lost myself in them for a moment. "Please." He whispered, stepping closer to me."Fine. For a little while, but you better explain why this is better later." I pointed.
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Percy’s P.O.V.Dearest Ares,I know you’re going through a hard time right now. It’s hard to be in love with someone who doesn’t feel the same way as you. I felt this way about your mother for the longest time. I know it is difficult, especially to watch them be happy with someone else. I promise you, it will get better. You will find your mate soon, and the pain you are feeling will be a distant memory.Stay by her side, fight through the pain, my son. She will need you when your brother inevitably breaks her heart. It will hurt, but you’ll have to help fix them in order to find your own happiness. I know you have a great heart. I can already see how morally grounded you are. You will make the right decision. I have faith in you.&nb
