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The household of the Robinsons stands as a quaint cottage, tranquilly small but exuding a certain grace that belies its modest size. The walls are adorned with climbing ivy, its leaves a deep green that contrasts beautifully with the whitewashed exterior. The roof, shingled with aged wood, slopes gently, giving the cottage an almost storybook charm. Inside, the warmth of a well-loved home is evident in every corner, from the worn but polished wooden floors to the soft, earthy tones that decorate the space. The air is always filled with the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread or the faint scent of lavender that Mrs. Jackie Robinson so diligently sprinkles around.Mr. John Robinson, Selena's father, is a figure of quiet authority. A respected district leader at Laketown, he holds a position that, while lowly ranked within the Redbone Pack, commands a significant degree of respect among the townsfolk. His leadership is marked by fairness and an unyielding sense of duty, qualities tha
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The morning sun spills through the wide windows of the Coffee Shop Inn, casting a golden hue over the teeming scene within. The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the sounds of clinking cups and quiet conversations. Behind the counter, Selena moves with practiced ease, her thoughts only half on the orders she’s filling. It’s busy, but her mind is elsewhere—on a pair of eyes that she can’t seem to forget. Selena and Demika are behind the counter, working in perfect sync.Demika has managed to recover from her almost ill-fated power-consuming adventures of few days ago—she has re-emerged from the aftermath of her recent power-surge misdemeanor, her spirit bruised but unbroken. The tempest that raged within her has quieted, leaving behind a newfound strength that hums beneath her skin. She is herself again, though something is undeniably different. Her powers, once wild and uncontrollable, now obey her—if only just. She can feel them simmering beneath the surface, ready to
The Darkside of the Moon Chapter 37 - An Unforeseen Bonding
Chloe’s eyes shift from Selena to Demika, and something sparks within her, a flicker of attraction that she hadn’t expected. “We are. Just passing through, really,” Chloe says, her voice soft yet filled with a subtle intensity.Demika smiles, her heart fluttering in a way that feels both strange and exciting. “Well, welcome… Strangers! To the Coffee Shop Inn. We make the best brew in town. Any special request?”There’s a brief pause, charged with an unspoken energy. Valentine and Selena exchange a glance, each of them trying to decipher the other, while Chloe’s gaze lingers on Demika, something deeper and more profound stirring within her.“I’ll get your coffee,” Selena says, breaking the silence as she moves to the machine. But her hands are trembling slightly, the presence of Valentine affecting her more than she cares to admit.Chloe steps closer to the counter, her attention focused entirely on Demika. “You’ve been here a while?” she asks, her tone almost casual, but there’s a gli
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The Darkside of the Moon Chapter 39 - Dilemma Resolved
He steps toward Selena, his gaze intense, almost predatory, eyes turn red. “You will stay away from them, Selena. I won’t have my mate consorting with Vampyres.”Selena opens her mouth to protest, but the look in Wilson’s eyes silences her. She can see the demon lurking just beneath the surface, ready to break free at the slightest provocation. Her heart pounds in her chest, fear mingling with the overwhelming love she feels for him. She can’t bear the thought of losing him, but neither can she ignore the connection she feels with Valentine.“Wilson, please,” she whispers, her voice trembling. “You’re scaring me.”At her words, something in Wilson shifts. The fury drains from his face, replaced by a look of horror at what he’s almost done. He reaches out to her, his hands trembling as they cup her face, tilting her head so that he can look into her eyes.“I’m sorry,” he murmurs, his voice thick with regret. “I never meant to frighten you.”Selena’s heart aches as she sees the torment
The Darkside of the Moon Chapter 40 - The Shadow of Jealousy
When it’s over, they lie tangled together, their bodies slick with sweat, their breathing heavy and uneven. The silence that follows is thick with unspoken words, each of them lost in their own thoughts. But for now, at least, the storm has passed.Selena rests her head on Wilson’s chest, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on his skin, scratching to tease him to response. She can feel the steady beat of his heart beneath her touch, a reassuring rhythm that grounds her in the present.“I should go,” she murmurs after a while, though she makes no move to leave. “There’s so much I need to think about.”Wilson tightens his hold on her, his voice a low rumble in the darkness. “Stay with me tonight. I don’t want you to go.”Selena smiles against his chest, her heart swelling with love for the man beside her. “I’ll stay, but I don’t think I can walk… please, carry me to the bedroom, I’m wasted.” she whispers. Wilson didn’t hesitate, carries her and immediately she closes her eyes as she drif
The Darkside of the Moon Chapter 41 - Drums of Battle
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Wilson paces the length of his study, every creak of the wooden floor mirroring the slow boil of anger and frustration under his skin. It's been over a week since he last saw Selena, and the void her absence has carved in his heart festers like an open wound. The bond they share—ancient, eternal—crackles like a chain stretched too tight, pulling him toward her, but she remains just out of reach. Every attempt to contact her has been met with silence. He tells himself it’s because she’s mourning with Demika over Granny Minama’s death, but he knows it’s more than that.The night air carries an ominous chill through the streets of Clovis City, as the faint howl of a distant wind echoes like a warning. For over a week now, Wilson's heart has been an abyss of torment. The silence between them claws at his soul like a festering wound. He stands at his office window in the Pack House, staring into the mist that rolls across the hills. A crescent moon looms overhead, casting an eerie glow upo
The Darkside of the Moon Chapter 119 - Echoes in the Dark
The early night moon hangs confidently in the dusky sky, a lone range satellite breaching a balance between the sinister dark horizon and a forlorn hope. The chaotic air clings to Selena’s skin as she steps out of the dimly lit inn, her heart heavy with a kaleidoscope of emotions she can scarcely untangle—her body drained but her mind reeling with an inescapable ache. Estranged. That’s what she feels now—a ghost haunting a family that isn’t hers by blood.The streets are buzzing, but the cacophony of life feels distant, muted under the weight of her turbulent thoughts. Her breath escapes in shallow, uneasy bursts as she recalls the words Mrs. Robinson had spoken to her the previous day. "You might not be my blood, but you are still my little girl, Selena. No sinister revelation will ever change that." The words had soothed her for a fleeting moment, but now, standing on the threshold between the inn’s warmth and the creeping dusk, that comfort fades into oblivion.Mrs. Robinson. Mr. R
