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The Ember In The Dark Ch. 122
Ash and Layla came in using the side door."Something smells good!" Ash's deep voice came around the corner. He was smiling widely as Layla held his hand. She seemed a little off. I can't quite place the emotion, it seems almost like guilt? That's very odd. "It'll be ready in 5." Dex told him. "Great! I'm starved." Ash rubbed his belly stupidly. I poked his side. "Again?" "Every time you're being stupid or annoying." I told him. "I am not that annoying or stupid." He referenced the millions of times that I have poked his side over the years. "Apparently you are." I poked his side again. "Hey." Ash whined, rubbing the spot. A laugh I didn't recognize had me turning around to face the door. Zain was standing in the doorway, making his way inside. He was fully clothed this time. A light blue shirt and jeans covered his skin. "You guys are cute. I want a little sister." He told us. "No, you really don't." Ash told him, sticking his tongue out at me. "I'll remember that." I poke
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"What do you want with my wife?" Dex asked him. He tried to keep his tone calm, but I could hear the anger stirring in him. "Just to tell her the truth." Zain wasn't phased by Dex. "Hey, keep your eyes on me." Dex yelled at Zain.I wasn't looking, but I could feel Zain's eyes penetrating my skin. I hid into Dex's chest further. I didn't like the feeling his eyes were bringing me. It was too familiar…a familiar I'm worried about."Tell me what you want with my wife." I could tell Dex was now using his siren magic to get to the truth. "I want to make her mine. She's meant to be with me." Zain answered plainly. He'd said that to me earlier today…meant to be."What do you mean?" Dex was holding me tightly against him. He was getting angrier with each word Zain spoke. "She's my beloved. It's the equivalent of destined one to us witches. She'll help me unlock stronger magic that only my beloved can." Zain was deep in Dex's trance. His voice sounded melodic and dazed. My mind was reelin
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Dex's P.O.V.I'm not sure how I got so blessed to have a destined one like Ember. I couldn't take my eyes off her as I carried her to our bedroom. I didn't think it was possible, but she managed to make me fall even deeper in love with her. Her words to me this evening were everything I longed to hear and more. She looked so radiant in my arms. I couldn't sustain my hunger for her any longer. Both of us have had an insatiable hunger for one another that just seems to be growing everyday. I don't know what it is, but I can't deny how happy it's been making me. Her hands clutched at my shirt letting me know how badly she wanted me at this moment. I didn't rush to our room. I want to take my time with her tonight. I'll mark her again as she asked and I know just the spot. I took the stairs one step at a time. I could feel her anticipation growing with every step. Her breath was already steadily increasing and her grip on me was growing stronger. God she's so beautiful, even more so no
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Zain's P.O.V.That siren really thinks that I would fall that easily into his trap. My mother taught me a long time ago how to guard my mind. He never really locked away my memories. Even if he would have, they wouldn't have stayed locked away. He can't just make this bond disappear. It's not up to him to deny me. I honestly never expected to meet my beloved here. I definitely never thought she'd be pregnant and married. It doesn't matter though, I'll take her just the way she is. I'll have her come to me before I need to leave. I've never had a problem making a woman fall for me. This won't be any different. Hell, it may even be easier. I'm sure she feels the bond too. She's feisty though and extremely strong. She likes it dirty too. I watched how much she enjoyed being bent over like that. Her body is so beautiful and I can't wait to explore it myself. I won't let that siren keep us apart. He can try as much as he likes, but I'll take what's mine. I need to get Ember alone again
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Ember's P.O.V.I gave Dex a big hug as he entered school again. He's doing so well. I wish Dex didn't have to go this morning. I miss him already. He told me about his late night visit with Zain. He's pretty certain that Zain forgot about our bond. As long as I avoid going to Ash's house then I should be fine. I almost went with them, but I don't want Gabriel missing school already. It seems counter productive. I know Dex and Ash will be just fine too. Kaitlyn isn't dangerous. She'll give them what they need and they'll be home before I know it. I opened my front door, locking it behind me. Something felt off. I felt magic all throughout the house and on the door. What is this? "Hello, beautiful." Zain's voice rang in my head, and I panicked. I turned around to find him leaning against the wall. His large arms were crossed in front of him. What's he doing here? Does he remember? "It didn't work,
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"Hey." I felt someone shaking me awake. "Are you okay? Can you hear me?" My eyes slowly began to open as I started to regain consciousness. My vision was still blurry. I could see familiar black hair that hung in waves. As my eyes adjusted I saw beautiful tan skin and met those all too familiar chocolate brown eyes. "Toni?" I whispered, my heart heavy in my chest. "No, I'm sorry, I don't know who Toni is. I think we should get you to a doctor." He said as he picked me off the floor. His touch felt like it was healing me. I began looking around the house. Everything that had happened was fluttering back into my mind. Where's Zain? I saw blood on the kitchen island. I followed it down to Zain's lifeless body on the floor. I yelled in horror. The last time I saw a dead body was when Toni had passed. "Don't look." The man told me. "Tell me where the doctor is here." I pointed out the front door and then right. "Who are you?" I
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"My twin and my husband are coming now. Would you mind staying until they get here?" I asked Sam. "I told you, I'll stay until they come." He smiled sweetly at me again. He had a very kind smile. "Thank you, Sam. I don't think you realize how much you've done for me." I gripped his sleeve harder. He saved my baby. He saved my marks. He saved me. I owe this man a lot right now. I heard the office door swing open. "Where is she?" I could hear Dex's panicked voice. I sat up a little bit on the bed, trying to get a better view of the door. He came running in and looked at me with misty eyes. My eyes instantly began to water. I let go of Sam's sleeve then, holding my arms open for Dex. He ran to me. We held each other tightly and I began to sob uncontrollably. "I'm here now." He whispered to me as he rubbed my head. "I'm so sorry, Ember. I shouldn't have gone." "You! What happened?" I heard Ash's commanding tone. He was probably asking Sam. Sam began to explain it all to them, inc
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Dex and I headed out of the clinic shortly after I woke up. Dex wouldn't let me walk again. He was being very protective and I could tell he was still feeling bad for not being here."Oh your mom called while you were sleeping. I let her know what was going on. She couldn't believe it. Your mom said they got the blue flame. Your dad ended up getting hurt, but nothing he won't heal from. Those were her words." Dex smirked. "She said Kaitlyn will probably seek revenge so we need to be on our guard. Your mother is going to reach out to other witches to see if they will help Ash and Layla." There was so much to unpack right there. I hadn't thought about Kaitlyn in all this. Zain is her child after all, of course she's going to want revenge. As a mother I understand that completely. I feel terrible for causing her that kind of pain. I can't imagine what I would do if I lost Gabriel or Nova. That's too terrible a thought to dwell on.Mom and dad got the flame. So we have everything we nee
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