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Where Secrets Hide Chapter Twenty-Four
Koin Koin had been stretched out on his bed for a while, listening to the usual weepy songs with lyrics that seemed to fit so many situations. She..seemed different sometimes, not harsh and angry but almost curious of him. Then like the wind changing direction she would just flip and seem to hate him again. What could he do? everything he thought was helpful only ended with her yelling at him. Then Connor yelled and, and they found the water. He couldn't breath. His stomach knotted instantly. Had they really been so terrible that she would rather die than face another moment with him? He bairly felt the ground under his feet as he knocked back the door, sure she would be long gone by now with all the water. Then the whole truth hit him. At first he was relieved beyond description. It seemed the world returned to him. And in the next instance it was anger. She had played a cruel prank. She decided that letting him think she had killed herself in his own tub would be hilariou
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The River UnknownThings moved quickly around the farm the next day, almost everyone was packing up, awaiting some other clue or sign of where they should be. It was decided that the two elderly members of their group would stay behind with 3 children and one of the pregnant women, they would all look after things when the rest traveled. She was more than happy to take off, to escape the oppressive heat of Louisiana, and to meet this person calling to them. She knew it was family, without a doubt. The family rune had been used, and she felt that strong connection in the message. Being the youngest meant that she had less time to learn than her siblings, but one of the first lessons anyone in the village had ever gotten was the importance of a blood line. She and most everyone in her family were something most called holders, which meant they held some sort of Magic. The story went that one woman, a volva in the early times of settling, watched her own family run out into the night,
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Our Apple Tree Thalia Pizza. And a movie. Her head was buzzing. Like a hive full of bees just given a good whack by naughty children her head was humming and to many emotions bounced off the walls like angry yellow jackets. She was angry he had spanked her. but. Not mad like when he threatened her. It was a new sort of mad that had her wanting him to..say something? anything? You didn't just..do that to nearly full-grown people. bend them over and spank them? And then she moaned and the already mortifying event got worse. She was ashamed. And actually felt bad for ruining the house. And now this. He wasn't talking, wasn't trying to touch her. The shocking reality was she wanted him to. some twisted broken part of her wanted him to hold her and accept her shitty apology. Then there it was again. anger. why should she apologize?? They.again? look at what they did. now she has to sit here and feel bad for what? screwing up their nice house. The least he could do i
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More Koin He only ever got to hold her when she cried, but the fact that she let him touch her at all made his chest swell with a new emotion. How could he complain? This seemed different than the last time, not panicked, gasping for air sobs, just silent streams wetting her slightly rounded face. He wasn't sure quite what to do, she didn't push him away like she had before, no in fact she held onto his forearms as if she were afraid he would push her off now. He hesitantly pulled her up to lay her head against his shoulder and kissed her temple lightly. She looked up at him slowly, her eyes wide and slightly hidden under those darling heavy lashes. He wished he could ask her, that he could know why she cried, what made her so sad? If she would just tell him he would do whatever he possibly could to keep it from happening again. He was afraid the silence might be too fragile for words, and she would pull back from him. So he held her, and after a moment put on the first movie
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Assassins of Garbage Thalia She had every intention of going back to sleep in her own room, if only to send her sister some signal of where she was so the others might find her. Then she heard the car pull in, and was more than surprised to realize, she didn't even notice Koins parents had been gone. Now they would return home to learn of her destruction. Good. she told herself. let them see the wrath they had brought on themselves. No matter what she told herself, she still felt bad. Sure, they had pretty much imprisoned her. but...had they? They gave her a room, good food, let her shower and walk around their house freely. She was at war with herself now, and after all that had happened the night before, wished she wouldn't have done it at all. The growl had her somewhat squirming in bed, fighting the fear that crept along her spine. What would they do to her? how had she not considered his parents at all? She braced herself, laying there in terrified silence for what felt li
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The Plan Koin Coming home from school, he was more impatient than ever. Kept imagining the many ways that his parents might punish Thalia, and what her rebellious reaction might be. What would they do if she couldn't be controlled? if she posed a threat to all of them. He didn't think she did, she seemed to sincerely feel bad for what she had done, still... He was at the wrap around one lane road that led through the back of the packs property when he and Connor spotted them. Connor laughing as he nodded to the visible river bend up ahead "Guess they had her cleaning up." Koin sat up a little as he slowed, Thalia had been paired with Ann, for that he was thankful. Ann was the easy-going jokey type, and probably wouldn't be as harsh on Thalia. They both had big bags full of trash sitting up on the bank, well out of reach of the water, but they were in the river, jeans rolled up while they splashed around, yelling at each other. He hadn't seen her so carefree like this, not angry or
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Chores and Things Thalia Just like every other time she began to feel good and settle, her day had come crashing down. Ann was fun, not all serious and grumpy like it seemed everyone else was. Picking up trash had hardly felt like work at all. They spent the day mostly talking about food and the summertime, Ann apparently loved to cook, which was cool because Thalia happened to love eating. They raced and made a game of finding cans, and even seeing Koin didn't bring on its usual rush of confusion. She was even a little excited about the fire, a chance to meet people, and possibly blend into a crowd again. Her heart dropped as she came to the house, reality crashing back into her. She had almost forgotten about what would be waiting for her. The way Dedrick looked down at her, the state of their living room with missing wall where there had once been family pictures. It made her feel all to guilty, and she couldn't get upstairs fast enough. It both amazed and bothered her that the
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Just in Time Connor Well he was done for. One of the twins had found her mate, so now her sister was looking for hers, and very firmly believed that she would not find him or her wrapped up in Connors sheets. He had tried to persuade her, to explain that it was just a bit of fun, could be years before she found her mate, was she just going to. Not have sex? He was more than sad. Cordilla was just about his idea of a perfect girl. She was sweet and innocent, always happy it seemed, and had been his favorite go to for the past few years. The only thing that ever threw him off was the same issue he had with every girl he hooked up with. Wolves in general didn't date or stick around with their fuck buddies, it was just sex. Call him soft but he always felt a little robbed that when they were done she would just get up and go. Why was it so strange? burn calories and wear yourself out, where was the food and a nap? The first time he suggested they go hit up a fast-food joint in town, a
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Just to Say It Iyla Ordia was dead. Beyond any repair or hope she was gone before Iyla even opened her eyes. Gone and she had given her last day to protect her and her sister. All of this because of 1 woman that Iyla was sure was perfect. She couldn't comprehend it all. Rehida was the responsible for Thalia’s attack, but why? All of this was rushing through her mind, even as Connor sat her down under a tree to go help Koin and Thalia do whatever they were actually doing. She couldn't bring herself to ask. After everything she and Ordia had suffered together, she was taken away so quickly Iyla hadn't even had time to know it before she was no more. Thalia was on the phone with someone, talking quickly, Iyla watched her, her thoughts still moving backwards to that terrible place. The strange creature told her that she would server the Gods by serving her or him. Then Thalia dropped in, and the creature actually ran to hide. It gave an earie laugh, too much air and not enough feel
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What Beauty Can Disguise Koin He and Connor had taken their seats again, watching from a distance as his mother moved around the circle with some kind of herb, smoke wafting from it in heavy plumes as she whispered something. Then Ordia came into view, slowly, studying Rehida. Connor sat up a little "Over here" He whisper yelled to her, but she never looked in their direction. She was very focused on what Rehida was doing, her eyes moving over the circle slowly. A strange sort of energy was beginning to build, even Connor could feel it and they both stood "Hey? What’s going on?" Connor called out, understandably feeling panicked. Rehida stopped moving to look up to her and the two locked eyes. "Traitor. Thief. I know your name now. I know what you've done. What you would like to do." Ordeia told her. Koin stepped forward ready to interfere with whatever battle was taking place when his mother’s face twisted into a sneer, an almost inhuman expression, the corners of her lips pulli
Where Secrets Hide Chapter Fifty-Four
Till The Worldly Grave is DugIylaShe had been dreaming about the ocean, her and Connor along with Thalia and Koin all just enjoying a long beach day, making sandcastles and learning awkwardly, to surf. They had their first kiss. Their first beautiful, magical, perfect kiss. Then it was night. That quickly. She closed her eyes as he kissed her, opened them and she was alone with the stary night sky above her. It was amazing, but she noticed something floating out on the waves, rising with each crest. It appeared to be a body!! She screamed for help, but no one was coming. She couldn’t remember why, but she wouldn't waist time. She ran out into the shallows of the shore and dove into the deeper water to swim out and try to grab onto the body, but she could no longer see it. The waves were getting much bigger now, she couldn't manage it anymore. One wave would lift her then crash her down into the depths and by the time she resurfaced to take in a breath another wave would slam down o
Where Secrets Hide Chapter Fifty-Three
Like Bones Digging Deep Thalia This whole situation was making her skin crawl. Iyla had talked to her weeks before hand about how her venture into the dream scape was her first try, and if Ordia hadn't been there she probably would have been to scared to go for it. Sure, Iyla was a little reckless, but usually her misbehavior was due to curiosity, not an outright want for danger. Why would she have just randomly gone for a walk? How had Rehida known so quickly? She couldn't get her mind to shut down for a long time, no matter how many deep breaths she took, something about what was happening was far more unsettling than their main focus. Iyla had been in the dream state all day, it was hard telling how far away she was, Thalia could only hope that these last few days with Koin and feeling grounded would center her enough for her to also find her way back. Her biggest help was the fact that Thalia had taken walks at least twice a week for the past few years, the dream scape was nea
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Respect Your Elders KoinHe couldn't even begin to understand, the things his mother was describing mine as well have been in a completely different language. He still felt Connors panic, and Thalia’s as well. Connor sat on Iylas right side holding her hand while others rushed around, Thalia had scooted to put Ilya’s head in her lap and stroked her hair. All he could do was go get the things his mom requested and watch. He knew the basics, that these women could somehow disconnect their minds and metaphysical bodies to move around freely in the world, he had seen Thalia do it herself, catching him being a pervert the day she was brought here. What he did find odd was that Ordia had left and not returned. Ordia had been like a grandmother for Iyla, and from what he understood had practically finished raising her after the attack on their village. Why would she not want to be here helping. Finally, as dusk settled in Rehida ordered most everyone away, except Thalia, Connor, Koin an
Where Secrets Hide Chapter Fifty-One
Of Shadows in Dreams Connor School sucked without Iyla now, he never noticed before how much people complained. The adults and the kids all just had negative things to say. There seemed to be no actual escape from it. All day long. I'm tired. I have a headache. I'm bored. My phones dead and I don’t have a charger. I stayed up all night talking to my boyfriend so now I can’t keep my eyes open. It was never ending, and how did he not catch on before he met her? It was like no one could see the good in the day at all. Before going home, he and Koin stopped at a grocery store and he went in to get a little bouquet of sunflowers, some chocolates and a movie. Even if she couldn’t go to school they could be lazy in bed, he even preordered pizza to pick up on the way home. Only when he got home she was out. He snuck in and put the flowers on her bedside table before going to set up the little living room with extra pillows and throw blankets he had brought over from the main house. Ordia
Where Secrets Hide Chapter Fifty
Familiar Noises Thalia She was in some cave, a massive circular space with tunnels all around, at least 6. Someone is there. She can hear them faintly whisper. She can see the light of the fire reflecting off the wet stone, but every time she turns her head to look the flames and the form have moved, just shadow against the light. “Red is the rose which petals wilt, Red are these hands,Red the life blood, Blood of body, Blood of family, Blood these roots like bones digging deep.”The voice sounded familiar, but not at the same time, maybe once beautiful but it was now a sickly tone, a hissing whisper as if the words to bold to take real sound. Then she woke up. She gasped in breaths as reality settled on her, the cool morning air sneaking in the window. Koin was getting dressed by the closet and he smiled seeing her "Good morning." He came over slowly to kiss her head, but at the last moment she tilted her chin up and let his lips meet hers instead of her temple.He chuckled
Where Secrets Hide Chapter Forty-Nine
Freaks at FestivalsIyla She would've settled for having her sister back and living pretty much anywhere but Louisiana. How could life get any better? Not only did she live in a beautiful place with great people, but she had a boyfriend!! He was the best; he was funny and smart and could toss her around like she weighed nothing. He even let her sit on his shoulders to pick cherry’s. Ordia liked it here too, her job was to help run the little day care down the hill while pack members did their usual daily work. If only Thalia was better and could come hang out with her, but she was having fun doing her hair in the mornings, Thalias hair was thick and curly and held so many tones of warm red and brown. She always liked her own hair, but it was kind of boring, always straight, never held a curl, or hairstyles either. School was great too, but Koin was always in a bad mood, and Connor became very serious when they walked through the doors also. She knew why, they were looking for whoev
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The Foreboding Koin He couldn't believe his life was actually playing out the way that it was. Everything seemed perfect. Thalia was finally no longer fighting him, maybe she didn't talk constantly and divulge her whole life’s story, but she didn't push him away anymore, didn't try to run away with him. Every day he got to hold her, not just when she was crying. Every day they had breakfast and dinner together. Everyday felt like a dream come true, and while he wished she wasn't hurt, he was oddly enjoying taking care of her. To add to the blissful peace that had come into his life, his brother was more than happy. Ilya was just the girl for him and watching Connor stair at her dreamily made him chuckle often. He was like a goofy love-struck puppy dog. He felt a blossom of hope when Connor told him Iyla had not only seen his wolf but looked forward to hanging out with him in wolf form. He could only dream that Thalia will be so in love with Azier, cause the big guy was all about he
