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The Ember In The Dark Ch. 9
I woke up in my own bed, although I could have sworn I fell asleep on Ash's bed. I dragged my feet as I brushed my hair and then braid it to the side. I decided to wear something more of my style today. I grabbed my red guns and roses shirt, with dark jeans and my red and white Ed hardies canvas shoes. Ash came into my room as soon as I slipped my shoes on. He had on a red hoodie with a large black heart. He paired it with black jeans and red and black Jordans. He had a good sense of style in my eyes. His hair was styled messy, but in a neat kind of way, if that makes any sense. "You ready?" He asked, his backpack slung behind one of his shoulders. "Did you pack gym clothes?" "Yes and yes." I grabbed my bag, gym clothes inside it, and slung it over my shoulder. We walked out of the palace towards the trees to leave. "Did you move me to my bed last night?" I asked Ash. "Yeah, you kept kicking me." He laughed. "Sorry." I blushed. "You've been blushing a lot more here lately. I t
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"That's not good." Toni said from beside me. I wasn't sure when he got there, but he saw the same thing I did. Myra worming her way into Ash's life. I nodded my head in agreement. I really wish Ash would have said my name already. This is going to be awkward. "I'm sorry about this morning. I just figure I've done it to you so many times now that you could do it to me once." He didn't look at me as he spoke. He was embarrassed and it was really cute. I couldn't help the teasing smile on my face. "I figured it would help calm you down and it seems like it worked." He looked up at me then, waiting for me to respond. I just smiled and nodded. "Are you mad at me?" I took a second to think about it. I should be, but I'm not. What he did was kind of sweet. He was keeping me out of trouble and trying to soothe me. I shook my head at him, letting him know I wasn't mad. "Good." He smiled sweetly at me. My heart rate elevated with that smile. He was so handsome and sweet. His intoxicatin
The Ember In The Dark Ch. 11
6th and 7th period flew by and I had a hard time focusing as my thoughts kept coming back to Toni. His handsome face and sweet chocolate eyes. I was envious of that tan skin of his. I've always been white as snow, and I only ever burn in the sun. No tan for me. "Ember!" I heard Josh call from down the hall. I waved at him, walking slowly so he could catch up. "Ready for English?" He asked. "Yes and no. I don't want to deal with any of Micheal's antics." I admitted. I was still pretty pissed at him for 1this morning. Leti ended up going home. "I still can't believe you dove in like that to save Leti. You've known her for a day and you risked your life for her. You and your brother both." Josh sounded so surprised and awed. "I think that's really fucking amazing. You're amazing, Ember." He elbowed me. "Shhh you don't want Dawn to hear you." I joked and he laughed. "Yeah." He scratched the back of his neck. "Sorry about her. She's pretty jealous." I shrugged my shoulders. "It's no
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We were late and of course Eryn scolded us about how important it is to be on time. That we make a commitment and we should be responsible enough to take it seriously. Yada yada. He's gotten kind of bitter since taking the crown. Eric was already practicing while we were being lectured. He'd make a face behind Eryn every now and then and I had to try hard not to laugh. He's a goof like Ash.Honestly Grandpa Artie retired a lot earlier than we all thought. He said he needed to beat his inner demon before it surfaced again. Whatever that means. He left the kingdom completely. He is now a councilman for the werewolves instead. We talk every 3rd Sunday of the month. He told me he got rid of that demon, so I guess he's doing good now. Archery went well after the long lecture from Eryn. I love the feel of a bow in my hand. The whoosh of the air when I release my arrow knowing it will strike true. It's an exhilarating feeling. We ended training and headed in to eat. "We need to talk to m
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As promised Talia had released some of my magic that night. I was finally able to touch the tree of life and get my affinity with mom. Plants like Larminiel, Mom said. She's going to train me to use it to grow, and mend plants, but also how to use it in combat. Something else to add to my list of things after school. Mom asked if I wanted to come back to school here now that I have my magic, but I told her no. I am really enjoying the human high school. I went to bed late last night. I couldn't sleep with all the new information I got. I also talked a while with Talia. We were getting to know one another. My eyes feel puffy and I have some dark circles around them this morning. I'm pretty cranky when I am tired. For their sake, I hope no one annoys me. "Good morning!" Ash stepped in through our adjoining door. "Ready to go?" He had bags under his eyes too. "You couldn't sleep either huh?" I asked him. "Not a wink. I'm really excited for you, but also extremely worried. I'm very
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Dad came and talked to me after school. He told me that mom had told him everything. He was so happy for me, he even teared up a bit. He has always been so emotional, although he's been great at hiding it. He told me whenever Lien comes, he'll teach me what he's taught Ash so far. It'll probably be faster for me to catch on since I've seen how it's done for so many years. I took a shower after training, washing my hair really well. I was drying my hair with a towel when my phone pinged. Toni: I'm not being very responsible with your number. I couldn't help texting you already.I was smiling so big, like a fucking idiot. Those two sentences have me getting giddy. Butterflies swirled in me. Is this what flirting is? Me: Maybe I should take my number back. Toni: It's too late now. There's no going back.Me: So what now?Toni: You tell me that it's okay to text you whenever. Me: Never…Toni: You hold all the power, oh mighty one. Me: Thank you for realizing. "Oh what's happening h
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The sun was setting before I knew it. The sky was a bright crimson as the sun kissed the horizon. Talia was excited and ready for a run, but I was feeling kind of nervous. I've always heard that the first time hurts like a bitch. 'Only for a moment, Ember. After that you won't feel pain.' Talia tried to soothe my nerves, but it was too daunting a task even for her. When I get anxious only Ash can seem to calm me down. I am thinking it's a twin thing, but who really knows. "You ready?" Ash's large steps echoed behind me. "Not really." I answered honestly. "Hey," he turned me around to look at him. "It's going to be fine. Just listen to your wolf and let her take over. I know that's hard for you, wanting control all the time, but you need to let go." I sighed. He was right, letting go is the hardest thing for me to do after the many times I have been hurt. "It's harder than you make it sound." I grimaced."It really isn't Ember. Besides, I'll be by your side. Me, Mom and Charles.
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I woke up feeling like shit. My body hurt all over, extremely sore from shifting for the first time. I groaned loudly. "Some of us are still trying to sleep." Ash said cranky.I forgot we slept in the same bed last night. "Sorry, princess. Better not mess with that beauty sleep." I said sarcastically. "Don't mind me. I'll just die silently over here." "You're not being very silent." He deadpanned and I threw a pillow at his face. His eyes slit open and he smiled that cheeky smile of his. Never cranky for long, this one. "Alright alright. What's wrong?" He asked. "I feel like I got run over by 3 semis, repeatedly." I sighed."Oh yeah. Your body is pretty sore after your first shift. I'll do for you what mom did for me." He sat up on the bed real serious all of a sudden. He slapped his hands together, rubbing them fast until they began to glow, then he placed them on me. A quick shock flew through me and it was like my body was better than before. Like I was just given an adrenal
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