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The Ember In The Dark Ch. 101
Ash's P.O.V. Layla and I had become very close this past month. I celebrated her birthday with her. I took her to the human town and had her go trick or treating with the permission of her parents. She loved it so much. She had lit up like a kid on Christmas. I was madly in love with this woman. I wouldn't let myself stay happy though. Ember was still hurting and so I will be too. I don't deserve Layla. I wish so badly that I could talk to Ember. I wish so badly that I could tell her about Layla. I miss my Twinkie. I miss my little ember in the dark. Mom chose her name so well. She really was a little fire starter. I'm the one that snuffs out the fire. "Ash, stop it." Layla scolded me. "What?" I asked. "Stop brooding. You're going to give yourself wrinkles." I laughed at the little face she made trying to mock my brooding. She has a way of taking me out of my dark thoughts. "I'm sorry. Will you not love me if I have wrinkles?" I teased. "I'll always love you." She deadpanned. M
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Ember's P.O.V.I was glad that Ash and I could still have a normal conversation – at least a semi normal one. After everything we've been through, that's a feat. Our birthday will be this weekend. Mom's birthday passed last week and I really thought Ash would have come. Mom had apparently told him not to though. She told him to wait till his birthday. I'm glad that Ash found his chosen one. Another elf princess, go figure. At least this one was more accepting. I don't doubt it considering she's Larminiel's daughter. I don't know a more accepting elf than him. "I think that went well." Dex whispered into my ear. It sent that familiar shiver down my spine. "Quit it." I shook my shoulder. "Oh come on, babe. You can admit you like it now." He smirked at me. "Do not." I lied. I liked this game we played. I always wanted to be victorious. "Are you sure?" He whispered in my ear again, kissing my neck. He'd gotten bolder since I told him he was my destined one. How could he not? I bit m
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Dex's P.O.V. My sweet little sun will be 18 soon. Just a couple more days. So here I am sneaking away from her to find the perfect gift. What could I get her that would mean something? It's got to be perfect. I guess a trip to Jaime it'll have to be. Maybe I can find something to help her with the pain that still remains in her. I know she's trying, but a month just isn't enough time to get over it. A month is like a blink of an eye when you're grieving someone that important. If she were a weak wolf she would have died with Toni. Sometimes I wonder if that's an easier mercy than having to live with the pain. I went down by the creek and opened a portal. Traveling has been much more convenient since I've gotten a handle on making portals. I guess I have Jaime to thank for that. I still haven't tried my luck with mom's pearl. I need to accept her before I can accept that magic. I don't want to go dark like Toni had. I stepped through the portal instantly stepping on the dock. I pre
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Dex's P.O.V.I raced to my room, fishing the box and clean clothes out of my dresser. I stuffed the sink drain and turned the water on. I filled it up to the top, before turning the tap off. I took the necklace and held it tightly in my hand. "Toni?" I called his name staring into the water. I felt like an idiot staring into a sink full of water. At least until it began to ripple, when the water stilled again Toni was starting back at me. "Well I'll be damned, it worked." "Dex?" Toni was just as surprised to see me. "What is this?" "Magic. It's a pearl. I'm giving this to Ember for her birthday. She'll be able to speak to you whenever she needs to. Your son can too." I said excitedly. "Dex, I don't know if that 's a good idea." Toni sighed. His words shocked me. I assumed he would be happy. "At least not yet. She's still grieving and this will keep her in that state. She'll cling to me instead of letting me go. Give it to her in a couple years." I hadn't thought about that. Well
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Dex's P.O.V.I had Ember stand and walk once we got to the palace. I would have continued to carry her if I wasn't worried about being scolded by her parents. I missed the feel of her body against mine when I set her down. She held my hand and led me to her room. I was surprised she didn't want to eat first. I guess that month of not eating much has decreased her appetite now. It still hurts me to think about how sad she's been. I know she still is. I know she's trying hard to move on, but I also know she'll be sad for a while. I stared at her ass and she led us up the stairs. It's so damn round and plump, it makes me just want to slap it and see it shake. The thought had the blood rushing to my d*ck. "Stop staring at my ass." She told me without even looking at me. How'd she know?"But it's just so perfect." I argued. She didn't say anything, instead she swayed her hips more. She was teasing me. Little minx. I chuckled at her action. "You're too much, sunshine." I smiled at her
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Rain's P.O.V. Dex took a moment to come back with my brush. He sat behind me and began to gently brush my hair. He took such good care of me. He was gentle and nurturing. He was caring and deeply compassionate. "Dex?" "Yes, sunshine?" He brushed my hair again. "You're going to be a really great father. I know I've said that before, but I really mean it." I know he will be an amazing father to Toni's child even though it's not his own. "I want to have kids of our own." I admitted. I couldn't take that chance away from him. He deserves a kid of his own. He wrapped his arms around my own and rested his chin on my shoulder. "You mean that?" I could hear the smile on his face. "Yes, I do." I felt a tug at my heart as I spoke those words. My heart has been healing very slowly, but it is still very broken. I was doing my best to keep from crumbing again. Honestly, having Dex was helping. I could feel his emotions now, our bond having sealed with my mark. He was elated at my words and
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I let go of Dex and practically tackled the large figure. My arms wrapped around his large shoulders tightly and he did the same. We let the tears fall as we hugged. "Miss you." He told me."I've miss you too, asshole." He laughed that husky laugh of his. I've missed that too. "Ash." Dex greeted him from behind me. We pulled away from one another then. I took a good look at my twin then. He had gotten bigger, if that's even possible. He'd grown a couple inches. His shoulders were broader and his hair was longer. "Hello Dex." Ash gave him that large grin of his and the pieces of my heart pulled together again. I had missed that grin of his. I had missed his scent, his presence and his alright goofy self. I had missed my twin so much. I had forgiven him finally, but there was still a tightness in my chest. "Hi, Ember! It's so lovely to finally meet you." A young girl with Larminiel's hair and blue eyes stepped forward. "Oh right, sorry." Ash said bashfully. "This is Layla." He l
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10 years later"Gabriel, sweet heart. We need to get going. Do you have your shoes?" I peeked my head around the corner. His little chocolate eyes met mine with such sadness. "What's wrong, mi amor?" "I can't find my other shoe. I only have this one. I can't walk around with one shoe on." Tears began to pool in his eyes. I forget how small things like this could affect a little 4 year old's heart. "Oh, sweet boy." I hugged him for a moment. "It's okay. We'll find it together." "No need. Hero D found it already!" Dex jumped into the room with a table cloth wrapped around his neck like a cape. I stifled my laughter as Gabriel's little face lit up with admiration. "Yay Hero D!" He ran wrapping his arms around Dex. "Sit down, let's get this shoe on. A certain someone wants to wish you a happy birthday." Dex wiggled his eyebrows excitedly at Gabriel. "Dad!" He yelled ecstatically. "Yes, dad." Dex smiled. The scene continued to play out in front of me, filling my heart with such joy
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