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I let Lien take full control, falling deep in the solace of my mind. If only I could stay here forever. We flew around in the sky, keeping out of view of the humans. After what felt like too little of a time, she brought us back. We landed in the trees and I shifted back. Dex found me first, wrapping his arms around me and embracing me tightly. This was the first time he had ever hugged me like this while we stood. His chest was warm and his scent was comforting me… that ocean breeze and coconut. I clutched onto his shirt in front of me. "I am so sorry, Ember. If I could, I would lock your pain away." He whispered. He sounded choked up. I saw a stray tear slide down his cheek. "I wish you could." I used my voice for the first time in days. It was barely a whisper, sounding raspy. "There's that beautiful voice." He let out a breath. "I've missed it." He wiped my tears away with his thumb. His gray eyes stared intently into mine. There was a mixture of pain and adoration in them. I
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Ash's P.O.V. (The day Toni died)Larminiel was kind enough to let me come stay with him in his kingdom. Mom argued at first but she understood my decision. She supported it despite her want for me to stay home with her. "I love you, my sweet first born. Please take care of yourself and keep me updated. I expect a phone call every evening. You hear me?" She used her stern motherly tone. "I wouldn't dream of skipping a phone call with you." I smiled at her. It was forced though. It doesn't feel right to smile…not after everything I have done. I killed him. I hurt Ember in this way. No one else… me. "Let's get going before it gets too hard to say goodbye." Larminiel patted my back. "Lovely to see you as always, Rain. I'll look after your boy. Don't you worry." He gave mom a genuine smile with a small hug. "Thank you, Larminiel. This means a lot." Larminiel waved his hand like it was nothing. I told Dad, Charles and Eryn goodbye already. I had handed Dex my letter to Rain too. I hop
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Ash's P.O.V.I didn't get much sleep. I had constant nightmares of everything I had done. I kept dreaming of my hand in Toni's chest. No matter how hard I try I can't get his lifeless eyes out of my head. Forgive me Toni. "Good morning, Ash." Saeya's voice greeted me as I entered her kitchen. She had a plate of food in her hand that she shoved into my chest. "Take it and eat before we get started. You missed Larminiel this morning. He said he would see you later. He's hoping you will take our daughter to the palace when she arrives." I took the plate from her, having no other choice. I sat at the table and picked at it. The food was good but I didn't have much of an appetite. Toni's face kept popping into my mind curdling my stomach. A twisted feeling stayed in my heart. "Do you not like the food?" Saeya's face looked concerned. "Oh no, it's really very delicious. I just don't have much of an appetite this morning." I explained giving her a forced smile. She made a face, showing
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Ash's P.O.V.Layla and I spent the next 10 minutes trying to get to know each other better. It was too short of a Time to really get to know each other that well. She's an only child but she has some cousins in the West. That's where she'd been. She was visiting her family for a week. She didn't attend the summit so her dad was having her visit kingdoms throughout the country to start and make her connections with everybody.I warned her about Hunter's Kingdom and the way he is and she said she had gotten that sense from him. She had already been to his kingdom, but thankfully nothing had happened. She had kept her distance and made sure to always be around somebody while there. It seems she has very good intuition as well as a kind heart. Thankfully she doesn't seem to be very quick to trust everyone just because she's kind. Larminiel came through the door. His face was serious and I froze for a moment. He walked toward us with great speed. Is he angry? He said he wanted me to be La
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Ember's P.O.V. It had been a month since Toni's funeral. The leaves had turned orange and red in the fall foliage. The leaves looked beautiful over Toni's grave. I visit him every day. Sometimes when the pain is too much, I sleep here over him. I always wake up to a blanket over me and Dex asleep beside a tree in the distance. Dex has not left my side. He's the only one that is able to make this pain bearable. He's the only one that can get me to eat, or bathe, or even get off my bed. The ache in my chest was still strong, but it didn't kill me as much. I got off the ground and made my way to Dex. He was still sleeping, but he looked so uncomfortable. I went to shake him awake, but stopped when I could feel the heat radiating off him. I pressed my hand against his forehead. He was burning up. He slept out here in the cold for me and got himself sick. "Dex?" I lightly called him name. "Has my little sun risen?" He smirked. "We need to get you back. You have a fever. You shouldn'
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I sat up so fast when I snapped back to my body. I woke up Dex when I did. My heart was aching deeply again. Everything Toni had said to me ran through my head. "Woah Ember, what's wrong?" Dex's arms wrapped around me again. His chin leaning on my shoulder. He's my destined one. Is that why my heart always seems to flutter around him? This whole time.Maybe it was just a dream though. Maybe those were things my brain made up to try to make me feel better. I ran toward the clinic. I need to know if it's true. Dex got up calling after me. He followed me as I ran through the halls. Once in the clinic I searched through the cabinet and drawers. Finally finding what I need. "Is that a pregnancy test? Ember what's going on?" Dex's eyes widened. He was still shirtless and his abs were just as toned as before, even with him not working out this past month. I didn't answer him. I ran to the bathroom and peed on the stick. I didn't have to wait those 3 minutes as the test instantly read pre
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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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"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
