Kyra-“What do you want to talk about?” I asked Artemis as I searched the darkness for an aura I felt.I didn’t see anything, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that Hunter was somewhere around me. Well, it was more Ace, I sensed. I considered asking if Artemis also brought Hunter, but she seemed oblivious to another presence. Her focus was solely on me, and she seemed eerily calm.“It is simple. I just need you to make a choice.” Artemis hummed as she lifted one hand, palm up, and waved her other hand over it.When a glowing object formed in her hand, I stopped looking around and focused on the orb. “What is that?”“This is Hunter’s life force.” Artemis picked up the light blue orb shrouded in light, pinching it between her thumb and index finger.“What do you mean?” I stepped forward and instinctively reached for the orb, but she pulled it away from me.“When I made a deal with your father, I tied Hunter’s soul to an object to be able to keep him alive. This is the object I used.” Art
Hunter-When I woke up, I noticed Kyra was still asleep. Her body wasn’t seizing, which was a good sign that whatever Artemis had done to her was over. Looking at the others, I saw they were all glaring at me, other than Tristan and Selene.Tristan was looking at me with a curious expression, tilting his head to the side. I remembered he had the ability to read minds. I was able to block him when I first learned of it, but that didn’t mean I could while I was inside Kyra’s mind. With the way he was looking at me, I felt as if he knew more than what I had revealed to anyone.“Are you going to put out this fire or what?” Zac demanded.“You really should work on your people skills.” I groaned as I let the flames dissipate.As soon as the fire was gone, Caleb and Zac rushed to Kyra, crowding her and checking her body over. Rolling off the bed, I debated how much I should reveal to them. If I told them that Kyra was given a choice between Caleb and me, they would likely choose Caleb for he
Hunter-Kyra was right. No matter how many we killed, they continued to multiply. It didn’t help that the powers of the hybrid Gods didn’t affect them. Alec and Caleb shifted into their wolves but weren’t progressing much. I considered using my Dragakor Flame since my flame should work on them. I would if I could get a clear shot at one without endangering the others.The only thing I could do was fight alongside the others and hope that we could turn the tide. As I continued to fight, I noticed something inside me felt as if it was cracking. I didn’t know if it was a memory or something else. All I knew was that I had an overwhelming sense of familiarity as I fought together with everyone.It felt as if I had been fighting with them for ages. I knew everyone’s fighting style, and I could assist them with ease as if I knew their next move. If I didn’t know better, I would think it was an ability I possessed, but I knew that wasn’t the case.“On your left!” Zac called out, just as I no
Kyra-The following forty-eight hours, while Hunter was in a coma, we searched through every book we could get our hands on. I tried not to worry about Hunter, but it wasn’t easy. On the plus side, everyone seemed to trust Hunter now, after he put his life on the line to save Caleb. I think they now understand that even if Hunter doesn’t remember his past, he is still Hunter. Some things have changed, but who Hunter was as a person is still there. Caleb, Zac, and Alec are filled with guilt over Hunter’s situation. Every time I went to sit with Hunter, one of them was in the room. I never had a chance to be alone with Hunter, but I didn’t mind. I was simply glad that they all seemed to let go of their grudge against Hunter. It wasn’t his fault that he was now known as a God-killer, but at least they no longer seemed interested in holding it against him. “Any luck?” Tristan asked who was in the library with me, helping me research what we could learn about the orb Artemis has. “I ca
Kyra-I didn’t get the chance to see Hunter again after leaving Caleb in the room with him. When I returned later, Caleb was still in the room. I decided to leave them alone, which I am glad I did. Now, as I sat at the table in the dining room with Hunter, Caleb, Zac, and Rex, I felt everything would be okay. No matter what we face, we will come out of it stronger and better than ever.While Alec was in the kitchen making breakfast, I couldn’t get in a word as the guys talked about every random thing they could. Before, when the past was brought up, Hunter would get annoyed. It wasn’t like that now. He seemed interested in what the others had to say.I couldn’t keep up with the conversation because it would change whenever I thought I knew what they were discussing. It was okay, though; I was just happy to see Hunter smiling and talking to them as if they were friends. Leaning back in my chair, I picked up the cup of coffee Caleb had poured for me.The coffee this morning seemed sweet
Hunter-After going into the library to research everything I could about the Lethe River and Purgatory, I felt Kyra was right. I couldn’t find anything. At least nothing helpful. Everything I found didn’t match anything I experienced in Purgatory.“Do you remember Zeke saying he studied Purgatory, and that was how he made a deal with Artemis?” My wolf asked.“That is why I thought I would find something, but these books are useless.” I sighed as I threw the book I was reading to the side.“Maybe he has something in his office?” Ace suggested.I considered that as I looked around the library. It was a vast library with almost every book this world had ever seen. I shouldn’t give up after an hour, but I didn’t think I would find anything. My instincts told me I could spend the rest of my life in this room, but I wouldn’t find anything.“It is worth a try.” I spoke to my wolf as I stood up.Everyone else was engrossed in what they were looking at, so I didn’t tell them what I was up to
Kyra-“Have patience.” Caleb said for the millionth time since Hunter left with my father almost six months ago.“We haven’t heard anything since they left. What if something has happened?” I paced Caleb’s office, wringing my hands together.“If something happened, I am sure we would have received word.” Caleb stood and walked around his desk, stopping me in my tracks. “Right now, you need to calm down. It isn’t good for either baby.”My shoulders slumped as my hands moved to my stomach. It was almost twice the size it had been when I carried the twins, Kalen and Ryleigh. I still couldn’t believe I was carrying a both Hunter and Caleb’s child. I also can’t believe that it hasn’t even been a year since I lost Hunter.Now that he was back, I wished I had been able to spend more time with him. Not even three days after his return, he left again. Any day I would be giving birth, and my only wish was he could be here.In the days after the attack, Artemis was behind, I barely had a chance
Kyra-“No, and I don’t plan to. With everyone busy right now, I figured I would wait to set something up after they are born. I can’t ask everyone to drop what they are doing and come home and wait for me to give birth. It might be safer to wait until after they are born and call everyone. We can do something before my mother takes them to live with her.” My voice dropped at the mention of my children leaving me at such a young age.I wanted to be able to take care of them, hold them, and show them how much I love them. The idea of them not being here as infants broke my heart. I also knew the best thing was to send them to the only place that could guarantee their safety.After they were safe, I hoped that I could ensure their safety and deal with the looming threats. Even if I couldn’t prevent every threat, Artemis was the most pressing. Talon was too. I heard Zac say he had someone on Talon’s trail as Talon was searching for Hunter.Because of Talon, it helps ease my troubles regar
Hunter-After going into the library to research everything I could about the Lethe River and Purgatory, I felt Kyra was right. I couldn’t find anything. At least nothing helpful. Everything I found didn’t match anything I experienced in Purgatory.“Do you remember Zeke saying he studied Purgatory, and that was how he made a deal with Artemis?” My wolf asked.“That is why I thought I would find something, but these books are useless.” I sighed as I threw the book I was reading to the side.“Maybe he has something in his office?” Ace suggested.I considered that as I looked around the library. It was a vast library with almost every book this world had ever seen. I shouldn’t give up after an hour, but I didn’t think I would find anything. My instincts told me I could spend the rest of my life in this room, but I wouldn’t find anything.“It is worth a try.” I spoke to my wolf as I stood up.Everyone else was engrossed in what they were looking at, so I didn’t tell them what I was up to
Kyra-I didn’t get the chance to see Hunter again after leaving Caleb in the room with him. When I returned later, Caleb was still in the room. I decided to leave them alone, which I am glad I did. Now, as I sat at the table in the dining room with Hunter, Caleb, Zac, and Rex, I felt everything would be okay. No matter what we face, we will come out of it stronger and better than ever.While Alec was in the kitchen making breakfast, I couldn’t get in a word as the guys talked about every random thing they could. Before, when the past was brought up, Hunter would get annoyed. It wasn’t like that now. He seemed interested in what the others had to say.I couldn’t keep up with the conversation because it would change whenever I thought I knew what they were discussing. It was okay, though; I was just happy to see Hunter smiling and talking to them as if they were friends. Leaning back in my chair, I picked up the cup of coffee Caleb had poured for me.The coffee this morning seemed sweet
Kyra-The following forty-eight hours, while Hunter was in a coma, we searched through every book we could get our hands on. I tried not to worry about Hunter, but it wasn’t easy. On the plus side, everyone seemed to trust Hunter now, after he put his life on the line to save Caleb. I think they now understand that even if Hunter doesn’t remember his past, he is still Hunter. Some things have changed, but who Hunter was as a person is still there. Caleb, Zac, and Alec are filled with guilt over Hunter’s situation. Every time I went to sit with Hunter, one of them was in the room. I never had a chance to be alone with Hunter, but I didn’t mind. I was simply glad that they all seemed to let go of their grudge against Hunter. It wasn’t his fault that he was now known as a God-killer, but at least they no longer seemed interested in holding it against him. “Any luck?” Tristan asked who was in the library with me, helping me research what we could learn about the orb Artemis has. “I ca
Hunter-Kyra was right. No matter how many we killed, they continued to multiply. It didn’t help that the powers of the hybrid Gods didn’t affect them. Alec and Caleb shifted into their wolves but weren’t progressing much. I considered using my Dragakor Flame since my flame should work on them. I would if I could get a clear shot at one without endangering the others.The only thing I could do was fight alongside the others and hope that we could turn the tide. As I continued to fight, I noticed something inside me felt as if it was cracking. I didn’t know if it was a memory or something else. All I knew was that I had an overwhelming sense of familiarity as I fought together with everyone.It felt as if I had been fighting with them for ages. I knew everyone’s fighting style, and I could assist them with ease as if I knew their next move. If I didn’t know better, I would think it was an ability I possessed, but I knew that wasn’t the case.“On your left!” Zac called out, just as I no
Hunter-When I woke up, I noticed Kyra was still asleep. Her body wasn’t seizing, which was a good sign that whatever Artemis had done to her was over. Looking at the others, I saw they were all glaring at me, other than Tristan and Selene.Tristan was looking at me with a curious expression, tilting his head to the side. I remembered he had the ability to read minds. I was able to block him when I first learned of it, but that didn’t mean I could while I was inside Kyra’s mind. With the way he was looking at me, I felt as if he knew more than what I had revealed to anyone.“Are you going to put out this fire or what?” Zac demanded.“You really should work on your people skills.” I groaned as I let the flames dissipate.As soon as the fire was gone, Caleb and Zac rushed to Kyra, crowding her and checking her body over. Rolling off the bed, I debated how much I should reveal to them. If I told them that Kyra was given a choice between Caleb and me, they would likely choose Caleb for he
Kyra-“What do you want to talk about?” I asked Artemis as I searched the darkness for an aura I felt.I didn’t see anything, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that Hunter was somewhere around me. Well, it was more Ace, I sensed. I considered asking if Artemis also brought Hunter, but she seemed oblivious to another presence. Her focus was solely on me, and she seemed eerily calm.“It is simple. I just need you to make a choice.” Artemis hummed as she lifted one hand, palm up, and waved her other hand over it.When a glowing object formed in her hand, I stopped looking around and focused on the orb. “What is that?”“This is Hunter’s life force.” Artemis picked up the light blue orb shrouded in light, pinching it between her thumb and index finger.“What do you mean?” I stepped forward and instinctively reached for the orb, but she pulled it away from me.“When I made a deal with your father, I tied Hunter’s soul to an object to be able to keep him alive. This is the object I used.” Art
Hunter-I didn’t know where her room was, but I walked out of the room and up the stairs. Kicking in each door until I found Kyra’s room, I went inside and placed her on the bed. As everyone else entered the room, I climbed on the bed and kicked my shoes off.“What are you doing?” Caleb demanded and it looked as if he was on the verge of attacking me.I knew that revealing I still had access to my power could be a mistake, but I couldn’t avoid it. Right now, Kyra was in a state of sleep, which meant I had the ability to help her. Lifting my hands, I wrapped them around the cuff on my left wrist. Without much effort, I broke the cuff off and then repeated my actions with the other cuff.“How is that possible? The cuffs were infused with magic, so you shouldn’t be able to break them.” Zac rushed forward and grabbed the broken cuffs off the bed.“Sorry, but they don’t work, at least not on me.” I sighed as I lay beside Kyra, taking her hand and linking my fingers through hers.“That can’t
Hunter-“What is wrong with her?” Selene asked.Instead of answering Selene, since I didn’t have an answer, I lifted Kyra in my arms and carried her to the couch. Laying Kyra on the sofa, my heart squeezed as fear consumed me. I didn’t know why Kyra suddenly fainted, but I had a bad feeling that whatever the reason was, it wasn’t good.“Do you think it is because of everything that has happened? Not only has she given birth, but she had to separate from her children. Now, there is a problem with Zeke, and Artemis is no longer detained by her father.” Caleb said as he crouched beside the couch and took Kyra’s hand.I didn’t move too far as I knelt on the ground and slowly stroked Kyra’s head. I didn’t care if I was showing my emotions now. Kyra was my bottom line.“I don’t think so.” I frowned, and my brows folded as I looked at Kyra. “With what I know about Kyra, I don’t think she is the kind of person who would cave under pressure.”“But she isn’t invincible either.” Caleb argued. “F
Kyra-I thought that my idea would be good, but it turned out to be a failure. Hunter sat beside me but only ate one pizza slice and barely watched the movie. He seemed more interested in playing with his phone.I wanted to say something but didn’t know what to say. Yes, I wanted to stir a memory, but I also wanted him to relax. If he was more interested in playing a matching game on his phone, then so be it. I guess I wasn’t very interested in the movie either. I spent most of my time watching Hunter.Before I knew it, the movie had ended, and he had gotten off the blanket that was spread on the floor. Without saying anything, he cleaned up the pizza and put the pillows on the couch. Sighing, I got off the floor and started folding the blanket.I wanted to ask him to do something else with me, but he was difficult to approach. Even if I gave up the idea of trying to get him to remember the past, I didn’t know how I could get to know his current self. Small talk was out of the questio