I wake up in my bed. I guess my parents put me in my bed after all. I’m dreading going to Death, but I know I have to do it. I can’t put it off any longer. I know he has the answer, and while I still fear what he might think, I can’t let fear get to me. Dad insists Death won’t see my mission as a failure. Maybe I am the only one who sees it as such. I wonder if Sebastian feels the same way I do? I hope Sebastian doesn’t hate me for not being able to protect him, which is a new fear I just thought of. Great. As if I need my anxiety to give me more reasons to not want to do this. Rolling out of bed I decide to procrastinate. I said I would go see Death today. I never said it would be right when I woke up. So, I take a shower. I do stink from training yesterday, and I want to feel fresh for whatever I’m about to face. Plus, a shower will perk me up. Feeling fresh and renewed is always good for the soul. I pop on the shower and let it warm up. I decide to use the shadows to quickly cha
My eyes flutter open. Ever pulled me out and saved me while I was able to save the other spirits that were trapped. I wasn’t able to shift. I tried the second I was out, but as I feared, I was stuck in phantom form for too long. I have no idea how long I was in there, but it was long enough for me to have trouble shifting back to human form. They got salt and forced me to shift, but when they did, I passed out. I can assume being trapped in the crystal ball weakened me to some extent. While I was able to use my skills and practice my skills, I’m sure it drained me to do it. It was worth it, though, because I was able to help the other spirits. Looking around, I realize I’m in Everly’s room, and that’s when I realize the weight that is on my arm. I find Ever curled up next to me, sleeping on my arm, which explains why it’s numb. I’m lying on my back, so I roll to my side and pull her body closer to me. There is nothing better than when she is in my arms. I’ve missed her, and I never
It’s been seven years since Sebastian and I officially started our lives together. We say our life together started when I pulled him out of the crystal ball. We have two adorable kids. Our son Rex is five, and our daughter Harlyn is three. They are unique kiddos, given their abilities. Sebastian and I love them dearly, and of course, my parents are thrilled to be grandparents. Sebastian and I have been helping Death with the underworld. It’s been an interesting ride working in the underworld. Death managed to build a bridge between his realm and the coven’s realm. Cerberus guards the bridge to make sure no unwanted visitors try to enter the underworld. So far, no one has had the balls to test Cerberus. Cas has been a big part of our little family. The kids love him. Sebastian and I have our own apartment across the way from my parents' place. Kai is now running the coven with his soulmate by his side. Rupert has found his familiar, and they are living a good life together. He’s in
Eighteen is a special birthday for many. My eighteenth birthday is special for different reasons than one would think. Eighteen signifies adulthood, but I’m not so sure adulthood is important to an immortal. It’s not even that I have all the time in the world to grow up. Ever since I started going on missions with my dad at fourteen, I’ve grown up. When you learn to reap souls, and one of your grandfathers is Death, well, you grow up on faster. That doesn’t mean I didn't have a childhood. My parents are amazing. They did everything to help keep me little for as long as possible. I’m close with my parents. Actually, I’m close with my whole family. Even my annoying little brother, Kai, and I are close. I love my family, but I’m also looking forward to independence. That’s what turning eighteen means for me. The deal I have with my parents is that I can finally go to the human realm on my own. I’m going to travel and explore. They want me to enjoy life a little bit before I start going
Nothing about my family would be considered normal. Nothing about the realm I live in would be considered normal either. Yet, we are probably one of the most functioning and loving families one could meet. My parents love and support Kai and me. We are close to each other, and I love my family. I feel safe and happy when I’m around them. I’ve always felt loved by my parents, really my whole family. Even Death has my back. After all, Dad and his entire bloodline are the legacy of Death, so he has a vested interest in us.There is a knock on my door. “Come in,” I state, turning to my closet to grab some more clothes to pack. I have no idea what I will need, so I’m packing a little of everything. “Are you planning on packing your entire room?” Kai asks with a raised eyebrow as I come out of my closet with an arm full of random clothes. “Maybe. What’s it to you, Punk?” I ask, dropping the pile of clothes onto my bed. “Your room looks like a tornado hit it,” Kai states as he shuts the d
Walking out of our bathroom, I find Zane relaxing in bed. He’s dressed in his black dress pants and a black button-down shirt. His arms rest behind his head with his eyes closed. I know he wanted to relax a bit before Everly’s birthday party. I can’t believe my baby girl is eighteen today. I feel like I just had her. Kai isn’t far behind his sister. In a few years, he, too, will be leaving to explore the human realm. I sigh, putting my hand on my belly. Here we go again, I think as I walk towards Zane. Climbing onto the bed, I settle myself next to him. He peeks his eyes open at me. “What’s wrong, Pet.” He asks, wrapping his one arm around me and pulling me closer to him. I can always count on Zane. He’s the best damn soulmate I could have ever asked for. I don't even care that he’s my master anymore. Crazy to think that I fought him so hard on our relationship at one point in time. Zane has proven to me time and time again that he loves me. He’s helped me grow as a person and has e
I look over myself in my full-length mirror before I leave my room to go meet my parents. They are walking me into the ballroom for my party. I’m not sure why there needs to be a grand entrance, something to do with coven traditions. I didn't pay attention when grandma started talking about it. I know I shouldn’t have tuned her out, but I really wasn’t in the mood for a lesson on coven traditions on balls. I didn’t have it in me to care that day. I know that’s horrible to say, but there are just some days I’m not in the mood to hear about the coven. I love my coven. I do. They are a fantastic community, but my whole life revolves around the coven. I’m part of the bloodline created to help run the coven and maintain the coven’s realm while maintaining its magic as well. I’ve spent so much time learning about the coven, its history, traditions, ceremonies, and its secrets. I’m happy to serve my coven. I’m proud to be my father’s daughter, the granddaughter of Death, but damn sometimes,
My alarm going off on my phone wakes me from the peaceful sleep I was in. Ugh, I hate mornings, but today is a special day. Today I leave the coven’s realm on my own. Today I start my adventure, and with that exciting thought, I hop out of bed as excitement burns in my veins. I quickly get dressed in black skinny jeans, a dark purple peasant-style top, and my black combat boots. I have on my necklace that my Mom gave me. I’m in love with all my wonderful and thoughtful gifts from my family. My grandparents give me my own grimoire to start filling with my own spells, potions, and notes. I’ve packed it along with everything else. I happily bounce to the kitchen, where my parents are preparing breakfast for the four of us. “Morning!” I greet my parents in a cheerful tone as I head to the coffee maker to pour myself a cup of coffee. “Morning, Little Nightmare.” My parents greet me in unison. “Ugh, how are you three so cheerful in the morning?” Kai grumbles, walking into the kitchen.