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I felt a bit relieved after my conversation with Dex. Josh stared at us both for a moment. He looked upset, really upset, but I'm not sure why. The bell rang as he eyed me funny. I furrowed my eyebrows at him, but I got up and left. I headed straight for the cafeteria knowing Toni would be there. I need him to hold me again. I need to feel his warm strong arms around me. This morning was so amazing with him in his car. I could repeat that over and over again. I feel completely infatuated with him. I saw him in the distance talking to Rachel. I need to catch up with her. I have been so caught up with Toni and Ash that I have kind of pushed our relationship back. I am not that great at maintaining friendships.I smiled as his eyes caught mine. His face lit up when he noticed me too. I started making my way to him, from the corner of my eye I saw Josh making a Beeline for them. I thought that was weird. He stopped in front of Toni and said something quickly, before he grabbed Rachel b
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Ash's P.O.V. Damnit! Fuck Toni! He shouldn't raise his voice to Ember. Fuck his version of treating a mate. I don't care what Ember might have done, he should be understanding of whatever it is. I shouldn't have fought him in front of Ember though. I can't believe I hit her. I can't believe she put herself between us though. She should have let me beat him up. He deserved it. I punched the wall, feeling my knuckles bleed from the brick. Ember healed me, but I didn't want to be healed. I wanted to feel the pain till I healed on my own. She's smart, healing us both at the same time. She knew I would take offense if she chose Toni over me. Although, she took a side even if she didn't notice she did. She took his side, the moment she blocked his face. The way she looked at me, let me know. She was afraid. She was frightened by me. I can feel the darkness seeping deeper into my heart now. Taking the little bit of light that Ember has in there. Soon she herself will be just an ember i
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Ember's P.O.V. (After the fight)I watched Ash's back as he left. I felt like this is the moment that is going to start tearing us further apart. How did things go so wrong? I looked down at Toni. I was still having to heal him as Ash really did a number on him. He seemed to be in less pain now. I was crying over him. I hated seeing him so hurt. I hated knowing that Ash caused him this pain. That it was caused in my honor, in a way. Ash thought he was defending me, but it should have never ended in a physical fight. I don't know what to do now. Toni started to get up, his face mostly healed. He looked at me like I had thrown the punch at him. He seemed hurt, but also mad. I felt a pain deep in my stomach. He didn't say anything as he stood up. He started to walk away like Ash. "Toni." I called his name pleadingly. "I need a minute, Ember." He didn't turn to look at me as he said that. He was pulling away, I could see it. "Please don't go." I felt like if he did things would only
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I've never been inside the boys locker room, for obvious reasons. It smelled a lot worse than the girls, mildew and bad body order. All the boys were staring at me. There was some whistling, a lot of covering up. I looked down the rows and finally found Josh's skinny ass putting his pants on. He still didn't have a shirt on. He had small muscles, not skin and bones, but nothing to boast about. He had a tattoo on his back I didn't notice before. It was of a crescent moon with a little wolf howling at it. I tapped his shoulder causing him instant irritation. Seems the locker room has him tense. "Fuck man, what now?" He turned, surprised to find me. I punched him straight in the jaw. "Stop starting shit when you don't know shit!" I eyed him harshly. There was now a group of boys surrounding this row. Josh eyed them all furiously before returning my gaze. "You're the one acting like a whore." He spewed, running his jaw where I punched him. That will bruise badly. He's lucky I held ba
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8th period rolled around before I knew it. Toni hadn't come to walk me to my classes this afternoon. It felt lonely knowing he was in school, but not next to me. It hurt my heart a bit. I stepped into the room and spotted him and Rachel having a silent argument. I couldn't tell what it was about as they both shut up when I stepped inside. His eyes landed on me with so much tenderness and love. I felt my heart flutter with happiness. He got up from his seat and walked towards me. He pulled me into a tight embrace, before Mrs. Allen stepped in. His arms around me had me feeling better instantly. He washed away the worries I was feeling. I know we still need to talk, and probably about Ash, but for this moment everything felt like it would be okay. I really hope that's the case. "I love you. I'm sorry about this afternoon, Ember. Wait for me here when the bell rings." He whispered into my ear before heading back to his seat. I made my way to my desk right as Ash walked in. He seemed i
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Dex's P.O.V.I had left school after 4th period. What Ember told me weighed heavy on me. She had been hurt over the weekend, and I couldn't live with that. Although what she told me about myself really hurt to hear. I mean she's right though. I'm surprised she even talks to me still after what I did. I am grateful for it though. She's the only light in my life right now. I keep all my friends at a distance. No one but her really knows me. She's the only person who has broken my walls. The only one who's shown me kindness. Which is saying something the way I manipulated her during our first two meetings. Right now I am heading to Jamie. He can tell me how to find this Hunter guy. He won't get away with hurting her like that. I'll make sure of that. Jamie is a powerful siren with the gift of knowledge. He can tell you anything you want to know. For a price that is. The harder the topic the higher the price. I'm ready to pay whatever it is. I sped on my bike, thinking of her tears on
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"Put a shirt on." Toni's voice sounded irritated. My mood changed instantly. Why was he here too? "Right away, sir." I mocked. "Can we come in?" Ember's head peaked around from behind Toni. She looked so cute behind him. Her jewel-like eyes held a little twinkle as she looked at me. I saw her stare at my abs and work her way up to my mouth. She didn't look into my eyes. She doesn't look into my eyes much. It kind of hurts that she won't, but I understand it. Maybe one day she won't be so scared. Maybe one day I'll regain that trust. "Come on in." I stepped aside letting them both in. I went to my room and grabbed my large white hoodie, putting it on quickly. She and Toni had sat themselves on the barstools at my kitchen counter. Ember was pulling out 3 books with older leather bound covers. They looked fragile and important. Toni was looking around the apartment. He was tense as fuck. He didn't want to be here one bit, but of course he wouldn't let her come alone. He also wouldn
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Ember's P.O.V.Ash has been really reclusive since yesterday evening. I am not sure why. He seemed okay enough during 8th period. I figured things would be weird, but I didn't think he would shut me out completely. My heart felt so broken when I went to open our adjoining door and it was locked. I read through Dex's notes last night. They were helpful in understanding dark magic better, but useless in actually helping do something about it. The dark magic will only amplify Ash's dark impulses. The more impulse he acts on the darker the impulses will get. He's already slept with Rachel and beaten up Toni. I am not sure where he's going from here and it scares me. I knocked on the door and I heard him fiddle with the lock. He opened the door and gave me a big grin. I smiled back, but both of our smiles were very clearly forced. I sighed and poked him on the side instead. "You locked me out." I pouted. "I know. I needed some privacy, Ember." He explained shaking his hand in my hair.
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"That's it, Ember. Just one more push!" The doctor called out to me. Dex held my right hand and my angel held my left. They both lifted me up more as I pushed with all the strength I had left in me. I heard cry as they suctioned the fluid free of her mouth. That sound is indescribable, tears welled in my eyes with the pure joy of having her here with us now. "You did great. Thank you for bringing our daughter into this world, sunshine." Dex whispered in my ear before kissing my sweaty forehead without a care. His eyes were pink and glistening with tears. I could see the love and pure admiration mirrored in them as he looked down at our sweet Nova, that was now placed in my arms. "She's beautiful, mi amor. You're amazing." Toni kissed the top of my head next. The three of us stared down at Nova's beautiful small features. She made the smallest little noises in complaint of being pushed out of me and into this cruel world. I'll make it safe for you Nova, I promise. She had the rounde
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Toni had me laying sweetly beneath him. His eyes held such a deep love for me. His gaze was undoing me long before his touches were. He kissed me tenderly, wrapping his fingers in my hair. His thumb caressed my jaw lightly, sending a warmth flowing through me."Toni." I whispered his name, a silent plea to feel him even closer. There's not enough time, not enough of him to make up for the last decade, but I am damn well going to try. I felt like this missing piece of me was finally put back in place by Toni. "Make me yours again." He kissed me with such intensity. He stole the breath from my lungs and the soul from my body. I was all his and I refuse to leave this bedroom until he's claimed me as his again. I pulled his shirt off, breaking our kiss for just a moment. His muscles were just as toned as they had been when we were younger. There was some of Sam in his body, so it wasn't exactly the same, and yet it was perfect all the same. "I love you, mi amor. I'll never leave you aga
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Ember's P.O.V."Why did you come, mi amor? You could have been hurt, or the baby could have." His voice was soft, but his tone was firm. My mind was still reeling with emotions. This is Toni. Suddenly everything about my feelings towards Sam just seemed to make sense and I wanted to slap myself for not noticing it sooner. How could I have not thought about it? "Ash had a vision and he told me you were in trouble. So we all came to help. Lucy cast a protection spell over Nova to keep her safe within me. She did consume some of my magic though, so I'll need to see the doctor. It wasn't enough to make me too weak though." I bit my lip, feeling guilty about putting her in danger. "Ash told me he saw Toni here too. He saw you and we rushed over. Why didn't you tell me?" I punched his arm, furious at how he made me think I had lost him again. "I couldn't." He lightly rubbed my cheeks with Sam's calloused hands. "I am sorry, mi amor. If I had told you they woul
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Sam's P.O.V.I followed Evelyn out past the barrier of the kingdom. My heart was beating a mile a minute and my hands were clammy beyond belief. In the next 30 minutes I'll be fighting for my life and getting the greatest gift I could have…my angel half. The wind was blowing harshly outside the barrier and the freezing temperature seeped deep into my bones. The wind stung my face and blew snow into my eyes, forcing me to look down in order to see. Evelyn led the way as if this freezing weather wasn't a factor in her mind at all. Nothing phases her, she could be on fire and she would still be walking like nothing is happening. When she's focused on keeping me safe she has nothing else on her mind. She's locked in. "We'll do this here. I'll start setting up the wards. You need to start engraving the ruins on your chest. Do you remember how?" She asked, handing me the flaming dagger. "Yeah, hard to forget." I took the dagger fr
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Yesterday came and went and today was Sam's birthday already. I still can't believe how young he is. I groaned at the sun's blinding rays as we all gathered outside in celebration. Ash was kind and with the help of Eric and Lucy, who stopped by today to visit, they set up a small party for Sam. It was just us, nothing big or involving all the citizens here. It was small and intimate and a way for Ash to thank Sam for all he's done. Without him and his sister my brother wouldn't be having this child with Layla right now. I owe them both a lot too and I'll be sure to find a way to repay them both in the future. "Happy birthday, Sam." I told him for about the third time now. It seemed to be the only thing I could say to him. I didn't want to say anything more. I didn't want to start flirting with him or getting to know him better. He'll be leaving tomorrow and I need to be ready to let him go. "Thanks, Ember." He gave me a sma
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Dex's words had rung through my head all day. How I may need Sam. How I shouldn't send him away. Is there really a bond? And if there really is, do I really want to open myself up to it? I also can't seem to get past this damn guilt eating away at me. I shouldn't be thinking of Sam. My heart should be fixed solely on Dex, and only him. Now that Toni has left me completely, there's this fissure in my heart wanting to be filled. Sam could fill it easily, but is that really the right choice? It may be easier to accept it, but I don't know that I want to. He's not Toni, no matter how much I wish him to be. The fact he has Toni's memories still bothers me deeply. Every now and again I'll get another glimpse of them through Sam and it kills me. He refuses to tell me why he has them. It's been making me trust him less the more he denies me the truth. I don't understand how he could have Toni's memories. "Where's your mind?" Ash's voice pulled me back from my thoughts. We had flown togeth
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The next few days seemed to fly by. Gabriel was back at school and Dex was at my side all day. At night I would have the same recurring nightmare of the day Ash killed Toni. Having lost him again seems to have resurfaced everything I thought I had healed from. Sam and Evelyn kept their distance for the most part, although it seemed like Sam really wanted to be at my side. I sort of missed him, which still doesn't make sense to me. I barely know the man. I attribute this feeling to the fact he looks so much like Toni. He's like this thorn sent by the universe to remind me of what I am missing. Fuck you universe. "You alright, sunshine?" Dex raised an eyebrow at me. "Yeah, just thinking." I chewed on my cheek refusing to tell Dex that I was missing another man. That's ridiculous. "Let me in, Ember. What's going on?" He stroked my cheek lightly with his knuckle. His touch sent those wonderful electric sparks flying through my skin. "I just miss Toni and Sam looking so much like him
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Gabriel and Dex and I spent the entire day in bed as promised. We watched movies, played games, and spoke about many things. Dex and I kept trying to get Gabriel to understand, but he refused. He kept telling us that we would see what he was talking about soon. This day was certainly something I needed. Dex always gives me just what I need even when I don't know what that is. Gabriel was taking his bath in our bathroom now, leaving Dex and I alone for the first time today. "I saw Sam was here with you last night." My heart stilled. Is he upset? Is he jealous? Is he worried? "Yeah, Ash had to-" I paused, realizing I never checked on him and Layla. Damn me and my selfish heart. "I need to call him!" I quickly reached for my phone. "What's wrong?" Dex furrowed his brows, sitting up with me. "I don't know. He left yesterday saying Layla needed him shortly after he got here." The phone rang as I spoke. "Hello?" Ash's voice came through. "Ash, oh my gosh, I am so sorry I didn't call
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Dex held me flush against his chest on the bed. He had me tucked under the sheets and was lightly rubbing my back. He was doing his best to comfort me. "Ember, I have to leave you so I can care for our son. I'll return with him soon. I'll tell Ash to come over." He told me. "I won't let you be alone right now." He pulled his phone out and called Ash. He told Ash everything. I could hear Ash say he was on his way. "I won't leave until he gets here." Dex tried to comfort me."It's getting late. You need to go to him before he falls asleep. Ash is coming. I will be okay until then." I tried convincing him. I could tell he wanted to argue though. "He needs to say goodbye. He needs the chance to say it. You need to go." He very reluctantly got off the bed. He gave me one last kiss before leaving. My heart was breaking all over again. The small glue that held it together was coming undone. I was loudly sobbing again. The door opened, letting small light flood the room. "Ash?" I cried o
