Ash's P.O.V. Layla and I had become very close this past month. I celebrated her birthday with her. I took her to the human town and had her go trick or treating with the permission of her parents. She loved it so much. She had lit up like a kid on Christmas. I was madly in love with this woman. I wouldn't let myself stay happy though. Ember was still hurting and so I will be too. I don't deserve Layla. I wish so badly that I could talk to Ember. I wish so badly that I could tell her about Layla. I miss my Twinkie. I miss my little ember in the dark. Mom chose her name so well. She really was a little fire starter. I'm the one that snuffs out the fire. "Ash, stop it." Layla scolded me. "What?" I asked. "Stop brooding. You're going to give yourself wrinkles." I laughed at the little face she made trying to mock my brooding. She has a way of taking me out of my dark thoughts. "I'm sorry. Will you not love me if I have wrinkles?" I teased. "I'll always love you." She deadpanned. M

Dex's P.O.V. My sweet little sun will be 18 soon. Just a couple more days. So here I am sneaking away from her to find the perfect gift. What could I get her that would mean something? It's got to be perfect. I guess a trip to Jaime it'll have to be. Maybe I can find something to help her with the pain that still remains in her. I know she's trying, but a month just isn't enough time to get over it. A month is like a blink of an eye when you're grieving someone that important. If she were a weak wolf she would have died with Toni. Sometimes I wonder if that's an easier mercy than having to live with the pain. I went down by the creek and opened a portal. Traveling has been much more convenient since I've gotten a handle on making portals. I guess I have Jaime to thank for that. I still haven't tried my luck with mom's pearl. I need to accept her before I can accept that magic. I don't want to go dark like Toni had. I stepped through the portal instantly stepping on the dock. I pre

Dex's P.O.V.I had Ember stand and walk once we got to the palace. I would have continued to carry her if I wasn't worried about being scolded by her parents. I missed the feel of her body against mine when I set her down. She held my hand and led me to her room. I was surprised she didn't want to eat first. I guess that month of not eating much has decreased her appetite now. It still hurts me to think about how sad she's been. I know she still is. I know she's trying hard to move on, but I also know she'll be sad for a while. I stared at her ass and she led us up the stairs. It's so damn round and plump, it makes me just want to slap it and see it shake. The thought had the blood rushing to my d*ck. "Stop staring at my ass." She told me without even looking at me. How'd she know?"But it's just so perfect." I argued. She didn't say anything, instead she swayed her hips more. She was teasing me. Little minx. I chuckled at her action. "You're too much, sunshine." I smiled at her

I let go of Dex and practically tackled the large figure. My arms wrapped around his large shoulders tightly and he did the same. We let the tears fall as we hugged. "Miss you." He told me."I've miss you too, asshole." He laughed that husky laugh of his. I've missed that too. "Ash." Dex greeted him from behind me. We pulled away from one another then. I took a good look at my twin then. He had gotten bigger, if that's even possible. He'd grown a couple inches. His shoulders were broader and his hair was longer. "Hello Dex." Ash gave him that large grin of his and the pieces of my heart pulled together again. I had missed that grin of his. I had missed his scent, his presence and his alright goofy self. I had missed my twin so much. I had forgiven him finally, but there was still a tightness in my chest. "Hi, Ember! It's so lovely to finally meet you." A young girl with Larminiel's hair and blue eyes stepped forward. "Oh right, sorry." Ash said bashfully. "This is Layla." He l

I entered the garden looking amongst the crowd. Mom stood surrounded by her mates. Time has barely touched them, the only signs of aging are only evident by the crows feet around their eyes. Charlie was already 5'5 and only 10 years old. That boy will be huge. In the back corner I saw his big shoulders. His head poked way above everyone else's heads, his eyes had already found me. We both grinned so large, like small children on Christmas morning. I started walking towards him, but eventually my walking turned into a sprint and before I knew it we were both running to each other. We crashed into a tight hug. "Twinkie!" He yelled as he gave me a deep belly chuckle. I had tears brimming in my eyes, too happy to see my twin. "I've missed you." I smiled at him with tears shining in my eyes. I dabbed at them with my thumb. "You're such a crybaby." He shook his hand in my hair. "Am not." I poked his side. "Some things never change." Mom laughed at us. Ash and I stared at each other g