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2024-10-29 19:42:56It 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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Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 139
"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.
Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 141
"What the hell was that? That wasn't Kiran so why were your lips on him? I told you I'd respect your bond, because I thought you did too." Topher appeared before me just as Percy said he would. His arms were crossed and he held a deep scowl."Oh fu.ck off. I don't owe you an explanation. You're not my boyfriend." I snapped."You're right, I'm not. I'm your husband." He snapped back."Like hell. That wasn't by choice." I told him.I don't know what the hell happened, but in a single blink Topher pinned me against the wall of my bedroom. He had traveled us both to my room and placed me between him and a wall."You're my wife, Z.
Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 142
Topher's P.O.V. Shi.t! I shouldn't have done that. I shouldn't have kissed her like that. Shi.t. I punched the pillow beside me, not wanting to break anything. I was just so mad when I saw the person she claimed to be her family kissing her. The other child is his and it enraged me so badly. I couldn't hold myself back. I wanted her to know how my lips felt too. Shadows, those moans. At least her body liked it, but I'm sure her mind is going crazy. The mark is buzzing uncountably and I know it won't stop until I hold her. It wants me to reconcile with her. It wants me to give her gentle attention after savagely kissing her. I'll wait until she's asleep before I go hold her. It'll ease the bond, helping her rest. I know Kiran is going to be mad. He is what really stands in my way, but th
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Topher's P.O.V.I whisked myself into my seat in the meeting room, seeming like I'd been there the entire time."Good, now we are all here." Elder Stone, our oldest and lead Elder, began. "We have a problem. The north discovered a small shadow weaver boy on the black market a few days ago. They had rescued him already, but they discovered that his parents had also been captured. I was informed today by our special recon forces that they have found one of the parents. They're being held by a high-level demon.""We can't fight those. Our shadows are absolutely useless against high-level demons. It's hard to use them, even with low level ones." Elder Turner reminded us all, stating the obvious as usual."And that's where the problem lies." Elder Stone responded with a serious face. "Our only option is to kill the shadow weaver himself. We can't have the shadow's secret
Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 144
Zerena's P.O.V.My visit with Percy was quick. I had let him talk to our unborn child for a moment. I tried to keep from crying while I was with him, but my heart was breaking at last night's confession. It's killing me. He acted the same as always, like nothing had happened. I don't know how he does it. I need to do it too, because I don't want us to change.I gave my parents a quick hug, and caught them up on everything as fast as I could. It was like giving them the cliff notes of my life since my last visit. Apparently, my parents never got along with Chloe and Chance. That explains that."I love you guys. Thanks for keeping Percy with you. I better go see Kiran now." I told them, giving them another hug. Am I becoming a hugger?Pft, nah."He's been great. Happy to help. Be careful and make sure not to use too powerful of a sh
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Topher was bloody and out of breath. The demon before him was fu.cking massive, at least 10 feet tall. It had hooves and hairy legs like a goat. It had horns like a ram's that were long and curved. It's torso was still reminiscent of a human. Its eyes glowed orange, the way Alester's had. I thought back to that night, feeling any fear I had in me fade. I felt a new determination in me, wanting to prove that I could beat a demon. If I can beat this one, then Alester won't be a damn problem. 'Shade, I'm going to need you.' I felt Shade pull forward, lending me power. Topher was trying to tear the demon apart with his shadow, but the demon would quickly make his shadow lose power before he could do anything. There was a man cowering in the corner and three others bloodied and beaten on the floor. What the hell happened? I placed a thick strong shadow shield over my stomach to keep my babies safe before attacking. I kept hold of the darkness inside my shadows with the help of Shade.
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"You need to heal." I looked at Topher, seeing how pale he looked. Thank god for his shadow's ability right now. "I need to heal them first." He started to make his way to the others, but stumbled as he took a step, clutching his side still. I caught him and forced him to sit. "You're no good to them dead. Heal yourself first, don't make me do it for you." He was losing too much blood. I have no idea how long he'd been fighting for. He was so injured and sore. His midnight blue hair was stuck to his face with blood and his nose seemed broken. I wished that I could give him some of my healing ability. I knew the mark on my neck had already healed from when the demon had strangled me. It had stopped hurting a couple minutes ago already. Topher still doesn't make an attempt to heal himself, instead reaching for one of his men. I took control of his shadow, to his surprise. I wasn't sure how to take control of a shadow's ability though, but I gave it a whirl. Learning how to tap into
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I traveled to the spot in the yard, not believing my eyes from that distance. I approached the figure in the moonlight cautiously. He turned when he heard me step on a twig. That long black hair and dark eyes met mine. He smiled widely at me, swooning my heart the way he use to. “Percy?” I cried. “Hey, Zae.” “You as.shole.” I went to punch him but my hand went right through him. He laughed at me. “I figured you’d try to hit me. Sorry I don’t have a body anymore to hit.” He shook his head at me. “I’m sorry, Zae.” “You should be. You have no idea how much this has hurt. Damit Perc, you should have told me. I would have stopped it!” I yelled at him, tears flowing out of me like a waterfall. “You couldn’t have. Trust me, I didn’t want to leave our Ares, but it was the only way.” He sighed. His transparent hand reached for my face. I could feel him the same way I feel the air across my cheek. “Our Ares could really use a visit from you.” I told him. “I only have one more of
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8 years later“Happy birthday Ares!” We all yelled, trying to surprise him, but who were we kidding he already knew.“I knew you wouldn’t forget.” He smiled at us all. “Auggie said everyone had forgotten about my birthday and that’s why no one had said it to me yet.”“Augustus Daimen Barlowe! Did you really tell your brother that?” Kiran scolded him.“I thought if he believed it he would actually be surprised.” Augustus explained.“I’ll talk to him, keep the party going.” Kiran told me, kissing my temple, before pointing to the door to let Augusutus know to walk out.I hugged Ares, holding him tightly for a long moment before he complained.“Mom.”“Sorry
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Topher had already finished here. He was wrapping the elders up. We don’t plan on killing them or imprisoning them. They just won’t be in power anymore. I know they won’t like it, but with only a few elders they won’t be able to go against a whole army. We’ll be changing a lot around here, starting with the parties and classist shi.t. Obviously the higher class will hate it, but since they are few, I’m not worried about it. “Everything go well in the North?” Topher asked me, wrapping his arm around my waist and kissing my temple. “Easy as pie.” I assured him. “Yeah, especially after she went all devil on us.” Isaiah smirked. “You did?” Topher asked, obviously not liking the fact. He didn’t like me using that side of myself much. “Yes, just for a little while. I’m fine, don’t worry.” I assured him. He looked at me for a while, assessing me, before nodding his head. He kissed my forehead now, letting his lips linger there. He let his arm wrap around me further, until his hand
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Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 172
It’s been a month now since the battle with Alester. Percy’s funeral hit me hard, breaking me further. I almost couldn’t bring myself to go. Kiran and Topher dragged my as.s there, not giving me a choice in the matter. I saw Allie, her beautiful innocent eyes were puffy from all the crying. She admitted to me that she knew what was going to happen. She told me Percy had asked her not to tell anyone, and that he had set things up for Ares. Apparently Electra had been helping him see into the future. She admitted that she would be joining him soon too. It was almost poetic…almost. It’s so damn heart breaking. I am not sure there is a heart left in me. It feels so hollow in my chest, like it’s run away, unable to take the pain anymore. The only times I felt a remnant of it, were when I was with August or Ares, or when I’d look at Jesse’s ultrasound. She’s not shadow kissed like Augustus. She’s like Ares, in my normal womb. Topher and Kiran did their best at trying to cheer me up, or a
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Zerena’s P.O.V.No! God No!Percy’s lifeless body laid at Alester’s feet, his eyes open, staring at Ares. I kept waiting to see him heal. Kept waiting to see him move, to get back up and pummel Alester before him. I watched him for a while, completely dumbfounded. This isn’t real, this isn’t happening. I haven’t lost Kiran and Percy just now. Kiran will come back with his Phoenix, and Percy will heal. They have to. They can’t leave me.A thick sadness was beginning to envelope me. I felt the cold seeping into my bones, as the darkness began to over take me, feeding on my depression. I felt it turning all the heartache in me into an unbridled rage. I looked at Alester now, who had Percy’s heart still in his hand, burning it to Ash befo
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Percy's P.O.V. Zae had made her announcement to everyone. I thought it was sweet of her to go along with Topher's plan to have an announcement party. This is how it should have gone. A baby with only the person she chose and not because some crazy bastard gave her a sea witch's potion. I watched as everyone congratulated her. She actually accepted the hugs. God, I hope she continues to open up after I'm gone. I wrote her a letter too. I put it where I knew she'd find it after my funeral. I hope she takes the advice I wrote for her. Everyone was having fun. I watched as Zae's people all intermingled. It was like watching the many parts of Zea's life come together beautifully. Eventually, the party had started to whine down. The first to leave was group 1, followed by Zea's parents, and then Tate and Alara with her twin, Alexis, plus Maple left. Kellan had decided to stay a while longer to talk to Dex about water portalling. Rain and her mate, Nate, left as well. The only ones he
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Zerena’s P.O.V.“How does this look?” Kiran asked, when he finished the icing on the cake.“Looks great!” I smiled at him, kissing his cheek. “Thank you, Kiran.”I was actually excited for today. I never thought I would be a big announcement kind of gal, but I think that I am. I really like the idea of surprising everyone today. Topher and I have been over the moon about our baby girl. I can’t wait to share the news with everyone. I am so very lucky to have Percy. I don’t think I would have noticed I was pregnant for at least another month. I am also so grateful that he has saved me time with naming all these children. Already knowing their names and their genders has been very convenient.
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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
