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The Ember In The Dark Ch. 9
I woke up in my own bed, although I could have sworn I fell asleep on Ash's bed. I dragged my feet as I brushed my hair and then braid it to the side. I decided to wear something more of my style today. I grabbed my red guns and roses shirt, with dark jeans and my red and white Ed hardies canvas shoes. Ash came into my room as soon as I slipped my shoes on. He had on a red hoodie with a large black heart. He paired it with black jeans and red and black Jordans. He had a good sense of style in my eyes. His hair was styled messy, but in a neat kind of way, if that makes any sense. "You ready?" He asked, his backpack slung behind one of his shoulders. "Did you pack gym clothes?" "Yes and yes." I grabbed my bag, gym clothes inside it, and slung it over my shoulder. We walked out of the palace towards the trees to leave. "Did you move me to my bed last night?" I asked Ash. "Yeah, you kept kicking me." He laughed. "Sorry." I blushed. "You've been blushing a lot more here lately. I t
Last Updated : 2022-12-09The Ember In The Dark Ch. 10
"That's not good." Toni said from beside me. I wasn't sure when he got there, but he saw the same thing I did. Myra worming her way into Ash's life. I nodded my head in agreement. I really wish Ash would have said my name already. This is going to be awkward. "I'm sorry about this morning. I just figure I've done it to you so many times now that you could do it to me once." He didn't look at me as he spoke. He was embarrassed and it was really cute. I couldn't help the teasing smile on my face. "I figured it would help calm you down and it seems like it worked." He looked up at me then, waiting for me to respond. I just smiled and nodded. "Are you mad at me?" I took a second to think about it. I should be, but I'm not. What he did was kind of sweet. He was keeping me out of trouble and trying to soothe me. I shook my head at him, letting him know I wasn't mad. "Good." He smiled sweetly at me. My heart rate elevated with that smile. He was so handsome and sweet. His intoxicatin
Last Updated : 2022-12-09The Ember In The Dark Ch. 11
6th and 7th period flew by and I had a hard time focusing as my thoughts kept coming back to Toni. His handsome face and sweet chocolate eyes. I was envious of that tan skin of his. I've always been white as snow, and I only ever burn in the sun. No tan for me. "Ember!" I heard Josh call from down the hall. I waved at him, walking slowly so he could catch up. "Ready for English?" He asked. "Yes and no. I don't want to deal with any of Micheal's antics." I admitted. I was still pretty pissed at him for 1this morning. Leti ended up going home. "I still can't believe you dove in like that to save Leti. You've known her for a day and you risked your life for her. You and your brother both." Josh sounded so surprised and awed. "I think that's really fucking amazing. You're amazing, Ember." He elbowed me. "Shhh you don't want Dawn to hear you." I joked and he laughed. "Yeah." He scratched the back of his neck. "Sorry about her. She's pretty jealous." I shrugged my shoulders. "It's no
Last Updated : 2022-12-10The Ember In The Dark Ch. 12
We were late and of course Eryn scolded us about how important it is to be on time. That we make a commitment and we should be responsible enough to take it seriously. Yada yada. He's gotten kind of bitter since taking the crown. Eric was already practicing while we were being lectured. He'd make a face behind Eryn every now and then and I had to try hard not to laugh. He's a goof like Ash.Honestly Grandpa Artie retired a lot earlier than we all thought. He said he needed to beat his inner demon before it surfaced again. Whatever that means. He left the kingdom completely. He is now a councilman for the werewolves instead. We talk every 3rd Sunday of the month. He told me he got rid of that demon, so I guess he's doing good now. Archery went well after the long lecture from Eryn. I love the feel of a bow in my hand. The whoosh of the air when I release my arrow knowing it will strike true. It's an exhilarating feeling. We ended training and headed in to eat. "We need to talk to m
Last Updated : 2022-12-10The Ember In The Dark Ch. 13
As promised Talia had released some of my magic that night. I was finally able to touch the tree of life and get my affinity with mom. Plants like Larminiel, Mom said. She's going to train me to use it to grow, and mend plants, but also how to use it in combat. Something else to add to my list of things after school. Mom asked if I wanted to come back to school here now that I have my magic, but I told her no. I am really enjoying the human high school. I went to bed late last night. I couldn't sleep with all the new information I got. I also talked a while with Talia. We were getting to know one another. My eyes feel puffy and I have some dark circles around them this morning. I'm pretty cranky when I am tired. For their sake, I hope no one annoys me. "Good morning!" Ash stepped in through our adjoining door. "Ready to go?" He had bags under his eyes too. "You couldn't sleep either huh?" I asked him. "Not a wink. I'm really excited for you, but also extremely worried. I'm very
Last Updated : 2022-12-10The Ember In The Dark Ch. 14
Dad came and talked to me after school. He told me that mom had told him everything. He was so happy for me, he even teared up a bit. He has always been so emotional, although he's been great at hiding it. He told me whenever Lien comes, he'll teach me what he's taught Ash so far. It'll probably be faster for me to catch on since I've seen how it's done for so many years. I took a shower after training, washing my hair really well. I was drying my hair with a towel when my phone pinged. Toni: I'm not being very responsible with your number. I couldn't help texting you already.I was smiling so big, like a fucking idiot. Those two sentences have me getting giddy. Butterflies swirled in me. Is this what flirting is? Me: Maybe I should take my number back. Toni: It's too late now. There's no going back.Me: So what now?Toni: You tell me that it's okay to text you whenever. Me: Never…Toni: You hold all the power, oh mighty one. Me: Thank you for realizing. "Oh what's happening h
Last Updated : 2022-12-11The Ember In The Dark Ch. 15
The sun was setting before I knew it. The sky was a bright crimson as the sun kissed the horizon. Talia was excited and ready for a run, but I was feeling kind of nervous. I've always heard that the first time hurts like a bitch. 'Only for a moment, Ember. After that you won't feel pain.' Talia tried to soothe my nerves, but it was too daunting a task even for her. When I get anxious only Ash can seem to calm me down. I am thinking it's a twin thing, but who really knows. "You ready?" Ash's large steps echoed behind me. "Not really." I answered honestly. "Hey," he turned me around to look at him. "It's going to be fine. Just listen to your wolf and let her take over. I know that's hard for you, wanting control all the time, but you need to let go." I sighed. He was right, letting go is the hardest thing for me to do after the many times I have been hurt. "It's harder than you make it sound." I grimaced."It really isn't Ember. Besides, I'll be by your side. Me, Mom and Charles.
Last Updated : 2022-12-13The Ember In The Dark Ch. 16
I woke up feeling like shit. My body hurt all over, extremely sore from shifting for the first time. I groaned loudly. "Some of us are still trying to sleep." Ash said cranky.I forgot we slept in the same bed last night. "Sorry, princess. Better not mess with that beauty sleep." I said sarcastically. "Don't mind me. I'll just die silently over here." "You're not being very silent." He deadpanned and I threw a pillow at his face. His eyes slit open and he smiled that cheeky smile of his. Never cranky for long, this one. "Alright alright. What's wrong?" He asked. "I feel like I got run over by 3 semis, repeatedly." I sighed."Oh yeah. Your body is pretty sore after your first shift. I'll do for you what mom did for me." He sat up on the bed real serious all of a sudden. He slapped his hands together, rubbing them fast until they began to glow, then he placed them on me. A quick shock flew through me and it was like my body was better than before. Like I was just given an adrenal
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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
