LOGINThird person's povThe palace didn't look exactly as Ivy remembered it, the stone walls were not towering as they built on it, the gardens were not greener and filled with flowers almost covering the path to the forest where Aiden died. They were now silver banners dancing in the wind.The moment ivy stepped through the gates, something felt… heavier. There was a heavy gush of wind and it felt tense. She barely had the time to register it when Ayla called out to her. “Ivy!” Ayla yelled as she fastened her pace towards her and threw her arms around her, burying her face into the crook of her neck and ivy did the same. “Oh my god you reek of motherhood" ivy detached herself after they had a good laugh. Ivy's eyes were still green but her hair was darker now and longer, her skin was less paler than before, almost like she was becoming more human. Ivy had added slightly in weight and curves. Meanwhile Ayla looked almost bloated, obvious because of her stomach but she had her hair
Third person's POVSeattle had become a home in ways Ivy had never expected.She hardly indulged in any spells or did anything with her magic except she needed to get water from the kitchen up to her room.Life was peaceful when it came to her living with Clara.Just having her around was the definition of peace. A smile formed on her lips the second Clara pulled her back against herself.She pressed a lingering kiss to Ivy's forehead and then watched the smile turn into a giggle. They had been dating since and recently engaged. Clara found peace in Ivy's presence and vice versa. “You've been thinking too much,” she murmured, trying to clear her mind about what happened the day before yesterday in her office. “The anniversary is tomorrow." She said, “And?" Clara shrugged lightly. “Well when you have a fiance who's known in six different countries, I guess a little anniversary can get you nervous." “Hmm" she pouted. “nothings going to go wrong, we are just going to get through
Ayla's POVKillian came rushing into the bathroom the second I screamed out his name. The mirror had shattered, its broken pieces littered on the bathroom floor. “What is it? What happened? Are you okay?" His gaze swept across the bathroom and as he carefully came to get me, avoiding all the broken glasses on the floor. I stared at the mirror blankly, my breathing ragged because frankly, I had just seen a ghost.How do I explain that I hadn't simply seen a reflection? I had seen… him. The darkness I believed we had buried years ago smiled at me and until I had Killian's arms around me, I struggled to steady my breath. "Hey breathe, breathe.”I looked up at him, my chest aching. "We need to check on the kids.” He stared at me confused, whispering tutorials on how I could steady myself. I held on to his arm. “We need to check on the kids, now." My babies. I could be hallucinating but I wasn't fucking deaf. My feet carried me down the hallways with Killian yelling behind me t
SEATTLE.Third person's pov Clara sat behind her marble desk. She had most of the things in the office refurnished, why? She was tired of staring at an item that belonged to Ayla and ended up in tears right in her office and when someone stepped in, she'd struggle to wipe those tears off. A picture frame of both of them on her table was vaguely enough.Luxurious Lara's was now officially the largest fashion company in the whole of the United States of America and literally everyone working with them were more foreign than native. And most times when she closed business deals, she thought of how photogenic Ayla was and how she would be the perfect figure to take business pictures like this. Clara took a deep breath, brushing away the strands of hair from her face. But there was no Elara. There was no El. There was only Ayla and Ayla didn't belong here, she belonged back home.Her phone rang for the second time today. She knew Ivy would be so pissed about her spending her time
Ayla's POVI interlocked our fingers while basking myself in how quiet and peaceful our room was.Moonlight spilled through the curtains, covering the walls of our bedroom with silver rays. Beside me, Killian rested against the headboard, one arm wrapped securely around my waist as he reached for my back and traced absent circles against my skin.A smile tugged at my lips as I felt him press his nose into my hair and inhale. I tilted my head up in return and pressed a soft kiss against his lips that he smiled into. I could hear the rhyming rhythm of our bond beating as one, which served as the most reassuring thing between us. “Most of the time, I wish I could tell what's going on in your head." He interrupted my thoughts. “You. Most of the time." I shrugged. “Aw really" he raised a brow at me. I rolled my eyes lightly. “Why? You don't believe me?" Tightened his grip around my waist. “I have to. You're my wife." I could have said something else as a comeback but then I decide
6 SIX YEARS LATERBLOOD MOON PACK Ayla's finial povSoft morning light slipped through the tall windows and stretched across the room and onto the bed we laid on.I stirred beneath it and for a moment, I didn't open my eyes, I simply breathed, letting the warmth settle against my skin, letting the stillness exist without interruption. I could never get tired of this. Of peace. Everytime it hit, it was still a strange thing, something I hadn't fully learned how to trust yet. But thoughts like this lasted only for a millisecond. Beside me, Killian shifted, a vivid proof that peace could last. He wasn't awake fully but just enough to feel me, I felt his arms tighten around my waist, pulling me closer as though even in sleep, he refused to let distance exist between us. I loved it. Smiling faintly, my eyes opened slowly and I turned slightly in his arms, studying his face and sharp lines that had softened by sleep. Or so I thought. His eyes blinked slowly, forming a small smile
Third person's povClara slammed the car door harder than she meant to. The sound echoed in the quiet garage, Elara’s car was gone but she still hoped she would be in. Her phone buzzed and she quickly glanced at it, hoping it was Elara, replying to her one hundred calls in one night. ‘I can't do
Ayla's povWhen the driver pulled the car over and parked in the private garage that was less filled with cars,I expected the mall to be crowded with people who actually wanted to get something other than reporters.Who the hell told them where it would be? Then I recalled that they could be every
Ayla's pov The car engine revived, as I pulled out of the underground parking lot. ‘I won't let go of you so easily’Something was definitely wrong with Aiden and things weren't peaceful or getting better. It was just getting more complicated.Tessa had more calls awaiting me and I knew I couldn'
Ayla's pov Roasted beef, sauce and the potato that was making progress on the cooker. I moved over towards the vegetables and continued to chop them finely. Ivy had said to act normal and that was exactly what I was doing. Waking up by seven to prepare breakfast for my husband.When I added the







