FAZER LOGINThan povI walk through the gardens with Seth at my side, this is one of those small traditions we made ever since she accepted me as hers. Time by time, we take a moment away from the madness of life and simply walk.The evening air is cool, but the flowers are still open which gives me a chance to see Seth’s smile as she admires the simple beauty. As always, she has her arm linked with mine, yet another of those small things that I’ve grown to love the most. “Everything has been so much,” Seth says after a moment of silence. “The birth, the attack, Alister losing his voice and Ophelia finally developing as a baby should. And yet, while things are getting better, there’s still this hole in my heart where Lenox used to be. I’m so worried about my boy, Than.” I nod and let out a low hum. “It’s been difficult for everyone, but things really are starting to look much better.” Seth stops and looks up at me. “You’re right, some things are getting better, but there’s still so much to wor
Lazarus povI think I like this… I’m scared to admit that it’s happening, but fuck, I’m happy and I wish we could stay like this forever. Last evening was perfect - while the kids slept, Luka, Sarah and I cuddled on the couch, watched some stupid movie and enjoyed the evening in our little bubble. But today, everything feels way better, and that’s a lot to say given that I felt like I was locked in paradise yesterday evening. Now, I stand leaning against the living room doorframe, arms crossed, eyes focused on the treasures of my life. Ophelia is on the play mat, kicking her legs and reaching for the colorful toys Sarah put out for her. She’s so loud, I can’t help but grin at the view as she lets out those weird shrieking sounds babies do. Alister is sitting on the couch across the room. He’s holding a book, but he’s not reading since every now and then, his eyes dart to Ophelia and quickly, elsewhere in the room. He’s still avoiding her, every time she gets too close, Alister
Sarah povIt’s been months since everything in our life and family changed. The house feels different - it’s more quiet most days, but at times, it feels fuller than it ever has been. Ophelia’s bedroom feels different too, not only because it’s been repainted and some of the furniture switched for new pieces, but I think it’s because it feels more alive. Ophelia doesn’t just sleep anymore, she’s turning into a perfectly healthy and happy baby. Even now, she’s wide awake, kicking her legs and trying to catch my hair while she’s making loud, happy sounds. “You’re getting so big, my princess,” I whisper to her and lean down to press a kiss to her soft cheek. Ophelia laughs and manages to grab a fistful of my hair, tugging on it. I swear, baby hands are a death trap - once they catch something, there’s no chance to break free from the hold. Yesterday, she held my hair for three hours straight and released her hold only after she fell asleep. But, I don’t mind much. Seth told me it’s
Lazarus povI’ve been spending so much time in my office, dealing with the bloody paperwork of the pack that I fear I might forget the color of my son’s eyes soon. Every now and then, I try to escape it and spend at least five minutes with him here and there, but it’s getting harder by the day. Thank Goddess I have Sarah and Luka, both of them have been doing their best to ensure Alister doesn’t feel lonely for even a second of his day. Finally, I have a moment to escape between back to back meetings, so I don’t go to the kitchen or bathroom, I head straight to Alister’s room.When I enter, I find him sitting on the floor, like he’s been doing every day lately. “Hey, buddy,” I greet him with a smile, grab the notebook from his desk and settle down, opening the book for both of us, “how about we practice some more?” He nods and scoots a little closer, eyes focused on the open notebook. I attempt the first sign immediately and while my hands feel clumsy, I still keep trying. Alister
Sarah povTEN WEEKS LATERA few weeks have passed, time doesn’t stop for anyone, but for us, life is slowly starting to feel normal again.I stand in the nursery and watch Ophelia, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but she’s not asleep. In fact, she hasn’t slept away all her days like she did at the beginning and lately, she’s been acting like an actual baby not a bear during hibernation. She’s in her crib, laying on her back, kicking her little legs and making soft cooing sounds while she stares at the mobile above her crib. Watching her overwhelms me with emotions, just seeing her like this - growing, curious, active and happy fills me with a sense of happiness I didn’t know was possible. With a soft smile, I lean down and pick her up to hold her against my chest. She grabs a fistful of my shirt and babbles something that sounds nothing like words, but I relish the sounds she makes more than anything. “You’re getting so big,” I whisper to her. “And you’re growing so fast. Your
Lazarus povThe moment the words leave me, I look at Luka over Sarah’s shoulder. He nods once and I don’t even bother with towels, just lift Sarah into my arms and step out of the shower. She lets out a surprised sound and wraps her arms around my neck. “You’re carrying me?”“Damn right I am,” I growl, unable to hold back the need for any longer. Luka follows right behind us as I carry Sarah straight to the bed and lay her down then climb in front of her while Luka moves behind her. We both press ourselves against her, trapping her with no escape. “You feel so fucking good,” I whisper before I lean in and claim her lips in another heated kiss. When I pull back, my voice drops lower, “you’re so perfect and your body… Fuck, it drives me crazy every single day.” Luka presses in close from behind, his mouth on her neck. “Look at you, baby, so fucking beautiful and perfect trapped between us. You have no idea how much we need you, do you?” A smile tugs at the corner of my lips as I wa
Sarah povI come to my senses after God knows how long. I’m not sure - I’m simply disoriented and very much confused about whatever is happening and even more so, my surroundings. Blinking my eyes open, I turn my head and let out a low hiss of pain, my hand instantly slapping the side of my neck w
Felix povFenton, as the bitch he obviously is, catches the knife with ease, but if nothing else, at least the look on his face isn’t half as smug anymore. In fact, he looks absolutely shocked and maybe even a tad bit horrified.“Dead? Did you just tell me that the one and only Lenox Vincent is dea
Lenox povThis place is.. awesome. It’s balls on a stick level of awesome. No, it’s that and so much more. Seriously, whatever dimension is it, I swear it’s better than I imagined heaven to be. And for the record, the closest I’ve gotten to heaven in my life was when I was balls deep inside Sarah
Luka pov“Wait,” Than mutters and runs a hand through his oddly near hair. “Go back a bit and explain the bit about the murderous trees, please.” “Haven’t Lenox mentioned anything about them?” I frown. Deep down, I know that answering his plea with a question is just wasting time. It’s bad, I know, b







