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Love Amongst The Shadows Ch. 10
Kiran's P.O.V."Wait, what are you?" Tate asked Zerena. It made me a bit jealous that he was curious about her. "Nothing you need to concern yourself with." I was happy she didn't just tell him the same way she told me. It's like only I have the privilege of knowing. She sunk into the shadows then. I won't see her for a while. I wonder how long is a while? I hope it’s not too long. "What the fuck, Kiran?" Tate looked at me like I was some kind of alien. "How'd you get yourself involved in my world?" "It's a story, that's for sure." I laughed. Wiping down the bar counter again. "Spill." Tate demanded. I gave him a simplified version of the story. I spared some details, not trying to give too much away about Zerena or even the fake FBI guys. "Damn man. That's one way to get roped in. Most humans get to know this world either because they were almost killed or because they are some supernatural's mate or chosen one or destined one or whatever." Tate explained."What's a mate?" I
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Zerena's P.O.V."You know it's against the law to steal." The older gentleman smiled at me. He wasn't mad for some reason. He seemed amused even. "Well, normally I don't get caught." I deadpanned. "I knew you were coming. It was a trap for Alester's best, after all." He raised his eyebrows.Scientist, damn it. For once you were an idiot. You'll still blame it on us too. "So what now?" I asked cautiously. "Good question. I honestly didn't think he would be stupid enough to send you." He leaned away from the door frame, shutting the door behind him. He was large, larger than Emerson even. He reeked of wolf and gave an intimidating aura. He was an alpha, I'm sure of it. His dark hair was gelled back neatly showing his handsome face clearly. He had high cheekbones and a jaw so strong it could probably break a brick. His tan skin had an almost golden undertone. His dark thick eyebrows raised up as his eyes roamed my body. "You know I could just kill you and take it." I threatened. He
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I thought hard about Percy's offer. You would think it would be a simple answer. I hate the Scientist, they hate the Scientist, but there's a lot to think about. If I say yes, I'll have to be 100 times more careful. I interact with the Scientist the most. I will also be the one taking the most risk. I know I'll be the one expected to mess with his things. Granted, having Percy will minimize that risk. I looked at Kiran. Would he be safer or in more danger if I do this? I can't decide until I know, but the only way to know is to tell Percy. Can I really trust him? My head was going to burst. This was too much to think about… too many choices to make. "Percy, tell me something." I started, still staring at Kiran. He still hadn't looked back at me. "What's our chances of beating him with me joining you?" "It's hard to really say. There's so many things that could happen." He answered honestly and I appreciated that. He wasn't trying to give me any fake promises. "Estimate for me. How
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We pulled into the lab and Percy didn't comment. Seems Scientist must be pleased, or at least not angry. Time to try to get Emerson's car back. We entered the house making our way to the center room. Scientist waited for us there. He held his hand out and Percy handed him the vile. I have to remember that I'm not supposed to know what is in it. I watched Percy carefully. He'd been acting for over a year now. He's really good at it. Before tonight I had no idea he was forming a plan. Hell, even Emerson didn't give me an inkling. I hope I can do the same. "Very good. Zerena, were there any problems?" He asked. "The vile wasn't in the safe, but I got it." I answered honestly. I could tell he knew something and this was a testing question. "I'm impressed you still got it. Tell me how's Alpha Everett doing?" I knew it, he knew. Percy tensed, the movement was so small, I almost didn't notice it. "Strong." I answered him."Stronger than you?" He asked with his eyebrows furrowed. He se
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'My name is Shade. I am your shadow.' The voice responded. 'My shadow?' 'I am the one that helps you control the shadows. The one that gives you more power. There is so much more you can do, but haven't been able to without me. Because I was taken from you at such a young age your body isn't used to me. You need to go to Kiran. He'll help you see again.' Shade explained. 'Why Kiran?' 'Because you don't have any strong bonds. The bonds you have with the people here are too weak. That's why they only created slivers of light. Kiran will illuminate all the darkness.' So that's what those slivers were. My small bond with each person here. I felt my back land on my bed. Percy laid me down gently. I could feel him hovering over me. "I'm sorry. This is my fault." He whispered. Something wet hit my hand. Is he crying? "Don't be. I'll be fine. As far as experiments go this wasn't bad. He gave me something back that was mine. Go to bed Percy. I'll be fine." I tried to comfort him. Altho
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Kiran's P.O.V."FUCK!" I yelled, throwing my pillow against the wall. There were about a million and one questions running through my head now. I thought she'd be impressed, instead she was nervous. Hell, she was pissed at the end. My blood was boiling. She can't just tell me what to do without an explanation. She can't demand I follow her every whim. I just met her! Yeah, according to Tate I may be hers, but I don't feel that right now. I feel like all she wants to do is control me. Like she wants to put me in a small box and keep me there, opening it to see me whenever she wants. Only she can tell me what I need to know. Only she can introduce me to other supernaturals. That's not how it's going to work. My curiosity won't be satisfied until all my questions are answered. I am a smart man. I don't feel right until I know it all. She refuses to answer a lot of my questions, so how does she expect me to learn? I just want to punch something right now. My blood is still boiling and
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Percy and I met eyes for a moment. Scientist saw it. Good, he can think it's a love glance and not a panicked one. Down the rabbit hole we went. Only it wasn't wonderland, it was hell on earth. The horrid smell wafted into my nose again. How can he tolerate this smell all the time? Tap. Tap. His cane hit the metal slab. Up I went, only this time I am wasn't strapped down. He lifted my shirt and checked me over. It's like getting a physical, only so much more invasive. He poked and prodded me, making notes as he went. "Good, now get undressed." He told me. "What?" He's never asked me to fully undress before. "Oh come now. Overly emotional. You? Not very convincing." He didn't believe me. "Percy you as well." "You two are hiding something from me and I plan on discovering what it is." Well shit. I was so sure I was convincing.Percy was already taking his shirt off, showing the scratches I left on his back. I kept my emotions in check. I can't be embarrassed because according to
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Kiran was sleeping on the bed peacefully. He had all kinds of wires sticking out of him. I could hear the beeping of his heart rate on the monitor beside him. He's alive. The sound of his steady heartbeat was easing my own. I felt a presence behind me at that moment, letting me know we weren't alone. I tensed and slowly positioned my body, ready to fight whoever it was. I turned slowly to see two familiar faces. I kept my body tense, but released my fists. It was Tate and the alpha. That explains how Kiran got here, but what exactly happened? "I was beginning to wonder if you would show." Tate muttered. He looked tired and stressed. "Seems you were having fun while he was dying." He pointed to the mark I had Percy leave on my neck. Then he pointed at Percy. "And you brought him here? Damn, you're cold." I was getting mad at his comments. I'm glad Kiran has friends that will defend him, but he doesn't know me. He doesn't know what's going on with me and I'll tear him apart if he kee
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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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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
