All Chapters of Rising From the Ashes: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

For the past few months, everything has started to come back together. Our lives are no longer the chaotic mess that we had to deal with. Instead, I'm actually hopeful. Hopeful of a new beginning, and hopeful of a fresh start. Now that the Dragons are gone, our lives have been significantly peaceful. Xavier continues to monitor the city, as we both know that while defeated, the Dragons will never completely disappear. Rather, they are just buying time, until someone new takes over. In the meantime, Xavier and I have been focusing on work. Keeping ourselves busy so that we can give ourselves a sense of normalcy. I've been back to work for a few months now. While my original role was as Xavier's assistant, it has slowly evolved into an account manager/ human resources role. Xavier loved the work I did in the office to help build employee morale, that he had me shadow their Human Resources manager. Together we worked on ways to help improve the company's success.As

...Xavier POV...I hate the idea of being away from Lexi. I wanted to just cancel the meeting altogether, but Lexi was adamant that we shouldn't. It would be unprofessional to cancel last minute like this. I talked to Lexi about trying to reschedule the meeting, however we were aware that there were other investors looking at the properties. Postponing this meeting could risk the deal altogether.Getting this contract would increase the reach of Davenport Industries. It was a major deal that we couldn't let slip by. I was incredibly proud of Lexi for securing that deal. It had become like her baby. She started it from the ground up, now she wanted to see her work come to fruition. It was her first big project, and she was so proud of herself. I didn't want my fears to ruin this opportunity for her. So I sucked it up, and let everything continue as normal.Lexi's flight left late in the afternoon. I wanted to be there for her before her flight to

"That may be, however I will be rich doing it. After all of these years, you're finally proving your worth.""Why? Why after all this time? Everyone considered you dead. Why didn't you just disappear and start a new life? Why come back now, to destroy mine?""Simple. I wanted you for two reasons. I wanted test out my recent trial, and you have something that I want.""What exactly would you ever want from me?""Well I guess it's not something you currently have, but something that you will soon have." Craig says, clearly choosing his words purposefully.I narrow my eyes at him, not understanding what he wants."You haven't taken any form of birth control since you were first taken to Xavier's place, have you?" Craig asks.I search his eyes trying to figure out what game he's playing. However it's true. I had meant to talk to Dr. Lawson about it. However things just continued to get in the way. Whether it was the stabbing, being shot,

When I wake up, it feels as though I've been hit by a ton of bricks. My head is dizzy, and my vision blurry. The events leading up to this are foggy. I don't understand where I am, or what happened. I try to move my hands, which is when I noticed that I'm chained to a bed. I attempt to sit up, but my head begins to spin, forcing me back onto the bed. I try to look around the room for any clues. But my vision is so blurry, that it's hard to distinguish anything familiar.“Little Bear!” I hear a familiar voice call out to me. Which is when I begin to remember. The gun. Craig. Panic begins to rush through my body as I remember Craig had brainwashed me to kill Xavier. Tears begin to threaten, as I continue to recall shooting Xavier.I feel sparks shoot through my body, as a familiar touch begins to shift me from my delirium. “Xavier! No! You need to get away from me. Craig is making me kill you.” I all but cry out.&

Many people underestimate the power of the brain. The brain alone can be your biggest confidante as well as our biggest downfall. Our brain is there for us, cheering for us on the sidelines allowing us to accomplish the impossible. However, a simple thought can make you question all of your life choices. The brain alone has the power to make someone rise to the occasion, or fall on their sword. The real question is, what will you do to survive? Will you give into the weak thoughts? Or will you overcome them, and triumph?There's a difference between living and alive. While I may be alive, I don't feel like I'm living. Hours have blended into days, days into weeks, and weeks into months. I don't have it in me to leave Xavier's side. Part of me feels as though if I leave him, I'll never see him again. While he may be in a coma, his presence alone makes me feel better. I'm calmer when I'm next to him. I spend my time daydreaming of the what ifs. Imagining what our lives would be