Maliyah
My alarm goes off annoyingly early. I shut it off and groan as I force myself out of bed. I head to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. I get dressed in shorts, a simple white tee shirt, black tennis shoes and throw my hair up in a pony tail before heading downstairs.
I first make a pot of coffee, knowing myself and the other morning staff are going to want some. I go through my checklist to ensure everything that should’ve been done last night actually got done. I put away the dishes that got wash last night and turn on the grill so it’s all warmed up by the time the cook gets here.
I look at my watch and see I have a good forty-five minutes until we open so I grab a cup of coffee as I hear the Sysco truck pull up out back.
“Good morning Darryl.”
“Morni
Maliyah“Sorry we have to walk there, I don’t have a car.”“I don’t mind walking. I enjoy the outdoors anyway.”For a while we walk in silence. I am not sure what to talk about, but thankfully Luca breaks the ice.“I don’t mean to pry, but what is with the scars?”I become self-conscious and place my hand on my neck. You can’t see much of the scar and normally no one says anything since they all know.“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.”“It’s alright, it happened during the war. I used too much of my powers.”“I heard you are quite the little badass.”“I prefer to not talk about it.”“I’m sorry, I’m making you uncomfortable again.”We walk the rest of the way in silence. Once we a
MaliyahSince I know Aspen will not be returning anytime soon, I head downstairs to the restaurant and decide to help out. It’s actually a pretty busy night so I know having an extra set of hands will keep things running smoothly.“Hey River, how are Summer and Katherine doing?”“Summer has a cold unfortunately so Katherine is home with her.”“Poor thing. Go home, I’ll lock up tonight.”“Are you sure?”“I’m sure. We only have a few customers left. I can handle it.”“Thanks Maliyah. See you later.”River gives me a quick hug before leaving. A few of the other waitresses we have are college students so I decide to send them home so they can go study for some exam they have coming up, leaving me and our cook, Hank, left.We have about forty-five minutes left and just when we think that we can close early, I hear the doorb
MaliyahSince that night of the break in a week ago, Aspen has been teleporting back to my apartment every night even though the twins have returned. Nothing has since happened and I don’t have that feeling of being watched anymore.I am in my cheer uniform as it’s the first day of school and we have a prep rally. I am in the bathroom doing my makeup when Aspen suddenly sneaks up behind me and wraps his arms around me.“Good morning beautiful,” he says as he places a kiss where a mate mark would typically go.He snakes his hands down my sides and shakes his head as he reaches the end of my skirt.“I will never fully understand humans. Must you wear something so short.”I giggle as I finish putting on mascara and turn to face him.“I have spandex underneath and you know no one would d
MaliyahThe next day I struggle to get up. I am a bit sad I won’t be seeing Aspen for awhile. I force myself out of bed and get ready for the day. I curl my hair and put it half of it up in a pony tail, leaving the rest down to cascade down my back. I put on some jean shorts, pink plaid shirt and ankle boots.“Maliyah! We’re gonna be late,” yells Oliver from the living room.“I’m coming!”I emerge from my room and head for the front door. Olivia is the first out the door but she stops in her tracks. She bends down to pick something up and is smiling at me with a bouquet of rare blue lilies. Lilies are my favorite flower.“Aspen is such a romantic,” says Olivia as she hands me the flowers.My name is on it but it doesn’t say who it’s from. I shrug to myself knowing th
MaliyahThe quad is packed with today. I figured many would head off campus for lunch since it’s an open campus. I search the crowd until I find Olivia and her brother waving at us. Kira and I make our way through the crowd and sit under the big oak tree.“I wish he would turn out to be my mate, he look so delicious,” says Oliver as we approach.“Who are we talking about,” I ask.“Luca, of course,” Oliver replies with a smile.“Did you know he is already eighteen? If his mate is underage she would never know,” says Olivia.“Or he,” whines Oliver.“I’ll admit he’s cute, but I am already taken.”“Aspen might not turn out to be the one though,” says Kira.I don’t respond to Kira’s statement. I hate that she is right and I might end up with someone el
MaliyahFinally class is over. I grab the books I need for homework and head straight to my car where Olivia and Oliver are already waiting for me.“Wanna head to the lake this afternoon,” asks Olivia.“I can’t, I have a shift to pick up at the restaurant.”“Aww, but you are our ride,” whines Oliver making me giggle.“Well Olivia has her license. Ya’ll can just take my car after dropping me off.”“You are the best!”“I know,” I giggle back.I drive back to the restaurant and we all head upstairs. I put my bag in my room and the twins change into the swim suits. I mind link one of the waitresses that are apart of the pack to make a to go order for the twins.“Alright you two, Sarah has an order going for you guys to take with you to the lake.”“You are the best Maliy
MaliyahI sit up startled with sweat dripping down my forehead. I place my hand over my rapid beating heart and take deep breathes. It was just a dream and yet it felt so real that I wonder if it was a vision rather than just a dream. In my dream I was attacked in my room with Olivia and Oliver completely unaware what was happening. Thankfully, my attacker didn’t seem very strong and I easily fought him off but it still leaves me on edge.I turn on my lamp and rub my eyes. My alarm clock says three in the morning, making me groan. I get out of bed and grab a glass of water, chugging it before heading back to bed.‘Terra did that seem too real to you?’‘It did and even if it was a vision we have no way of knowing when it’ll happen. It could be five days from now or even five seconds from now.’I cuddle back up in my blankets as I feel the tug of someone trying to mi
MaliyahThese last few weeks go by in a blur. Aspen told me about his warlock theory so I dropped the charges against Evan. A part of me hopes he is right, but another part of me hopes he is wrong. Things have been peaceful since the end of the war.Aspen has gone back to his realm. His father has been keeping him busy with slowly taking over some tasks. King Bjarki plans to retire soon. I wake up before my alarm so I decide to shower since I know I won’t be going back to sleep.I finish rather quickly and look at my watch, realizing I have over an hour to kill before needing to head to school. I mind link Sarah to put an order in for the twins and I. She is one of the few wolves working here while she attends college just down the road.The twins are still getting ready so I decide to head
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Maliyah“Push my queen,” encourages the doctor, making me want to strangle him.It’s been five years since I married Aspen and became queen of the elves. There were many bumps along the way but in the end the crown has been passed down to Aspen. Aspen wanted kids right away but I convinced him to wait while we get things settled with the changes we wanted to make. I know it was a big change to having an outsider become queen of the elves. It has never happened before and there were a few not on board with the idea at first, but in the end I won them over.Being queen of the elves is definitely a lot of work, but I don’t think I would have it any other way. I love the people and I love implementing my ideas to improve things around here. Being that our species have now been intertwined some of the dragons requested to move back to the elf realm. Of course Aspen immediately appr
AspenMy heart is beating so loudly that my ears are ringing. Everyone is turned to look towards the end of the aisle as Accalia and Ada walk down together, tossing rose petals on the ground. They are wearing beautiful floor length dresses, I believe Maliyah called them maxi dresses. Around the waist are decorative jewels that shimmer in the sunlight just like Maliyah’s hair.After the girls reach me, Thierry and Aiden walk down the aisle as the ring bearers. I can tell Thierry is not happy in his tuxedo with the bow tie as he pulls at several times. By the look I can see on Davina’s face, she is mind linking him to stop pulling at his bow tie. We opted to have no groomsman or bridesmaids so once the boys reached me, the wedding march begins.Everyone stands and Maliyah appears at the end of the aisle with her arm laced in her father’
MaliyahOnce everyone had heard I was engaged mom had kept me busy. There was never ending decisions regarding what to serve at the reception, what kinds of flowers are to be arranged on the tables, what the bridesmaid dresses will look like and the flower girl dresses. It was a never ending list. When I thought I had everything in order mom comes at me with a new question. I never knew that picking out the color of the napkins would be so important.We decide to have the wedding here in my pack and then have the crowning ceremony in the elf realm. Everyone has been invited and when I say everybody, I mean everybody. All the other shifter packs will be there and an invitation to the crowning ceremony has been extended as well. I really wanted something small, but marrying into the royal family won’t allow for such a luxury.Today I am up earlier
MaliyahWhen I awaken, I find that it is dusk and the fireflies have begun to dance among the flowers. I look up and see Aspen staring me with nothing but pure love in his eyes. He sits us up and brushes a piece of hair out of my face. Just when I think he is going to kiss me he pulls away, leaving me a bit confused.“Did I do something wrong?”“You have done absolutely nothing wrong Maliyah.”“Then what’s wrong?”I can hear his heartbeat pick up as he paces back and forth in the grass while I sit patiently, waiting for him to come over his nerves. He suddenly stops and kneels down next to me, taking my hands in his.“Maliyah, I love you more than words can describe. I have fallen in love with a beautiful, talented, patient woman and I am honored you have found me deserving of your love back. We have been through many hurdles and we have overcome each and every one of them togethe
MaliyahThe minute Dr. Smith alerted my family I was awake they immediately teleported to the hospital. I knew the moment they were in the hospital as I could hear Accalia’s voice from down the hall.“Maliyah!”Accalia bursts through the door with tears in her eyes and jumps into the bed with me, crushing me with all the strength she can muster.“You took forever to wake up,” she says through tears.“I know, I’m sorry to worry you. I’m okay, I promise.”I look up and find Aiden and Thierry unsure of what to do. I wave them over to join us and they too begin crushing me further in a group hug. I wince a bit but it’s a good pain.“Easy their kids,” says dad as he kisses the top of head.He moves out of the way and mom hugs me just as tight as my siblings.
Aspen“Still nothing,” asks Davina as she drops in for her daily visit.Every time I see her she looks more and more tired. I know she is not sleeping well the more days that pass and Maliyah still doesn’t wake. My father worries as well. He has urged me a few times to return home but I refuse to leave this realm until she wakens.“I’m sorry Davina. She hasn’t even twitched a finger.”Davina sighs and moves to the vase next to Maliyah’s bed, placing her hands on the flowers as her eyes glow their beautiful green. The color returns to the flowers as they bloom again. I rise from my seat, allowing Davina time alone with her daughter. As I am about to leave a nurse walks in with a bowl of warm water and a rag.“I’ll take care of,” says Davina and the nurse smiles and hands her the bowl.
MaliyahI’ve been siting here in the dark, in the fetal position, for who knows how long. I failed. I didn’t trust my true mate, I got Accalia killed and I am sure I died. I let Luca trick me even though I knew deep down not to trust him. That tiny bit of doubt I had I ignored and I can’t fix it. Just as I have given up on everything I feel something nuzzle my back.‘Don’t give up child,’ I hear through the mind link.I turn and find a silver dragon staring down at me. I know instantly it’s Ryuu.‘Am I dead?’‘Not unless you choose to be,’ he replies as he turns to walk away.I get up and follow him as a white light appears in front of us. As we get close the white light surrounds me and I find myself in the Serene Meadow. Ryuu stops and lays down the river where I f
MaliyahI let the vines go slack as it’s beginning to be too difficult to use my powers as hunters begin to attack. I am tired and Terra has used all our energy into healing my hand. Terra urges me to shift into our dragon form and I oblige, thankful that I am not too big for the room. Instantly my missing limb reappears. I must’ve been able to heal faster since I don’t have a seal on me like mom did. “Kill the dragon,” I hear from the doorway and look to find the leader, Charlie standing behind his men like a coward.I position myself in front of Accalia and shift into my wolf so I can more easily move around. I notice Accalia as the dagger in her hands.‘Accalia, smash the jewels,’ I urged her through the mind link as I sink my teeth into a hunter.‘I&he