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The Ember In The Dark Ch. 97
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
The Ember In The Dark Ch. 98
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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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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