All Chapters of Chasing fireflies: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Chloe drifted off, her dreams taking hold. In them, Liam cradled her gently.“Liam, where’s Arran? I love him too,” she murmured, her voice soft but aching.“Shh, just rest. You need it, the baby needs you,” he whispered, brushing his lips against her forehead before stroking her hair.Hunter stood silently, watching her sleep. The games ended long ago. She was his captive now. His touch made her skin crawl, though she tried to hide it. He could feel it anyway.The kid’s going to be powerful, he thought. Magic from both parents. A damn strong warlock in the making.Why do I even care about her? He wondered. I’m not built for love. Not after Victoria. Victoria was magic, their love was...Chloe stirred, her hand instinctively resting on her belly. Her eyes fluttered open, then widened into panic. A scream tore from her throat.Hunter leapt from his chair. “Is it happening?” he barked. She nodded, and he bolted outside, shouting orders. Her cries of pain echoed through the mansion, rele

Callum’s estate-the planLucas and Sophie made it out alive, victorious in the games. Hunter released them—though not without a stern warning. He’d cleared the place, leaving only her, him, and Hank, along with the rest of the vampire clan. Hunter was fighting to keep his composure; hurting her was the last thing he wanted. Three weeks in, he forced her to feed again, but this time, the bloodlust took over. He knew what she craved—his hands trailed her skin, his lips moved lower. He took his time, drawing her in, but when her gaze locked with him, all he saw was hate. She saw a monster, a killer. The desire was fleeting; the hatred lingered.Chloe sat naked on the bed, staring at the small bump on her stomach when Hank walked in. He couldn’t help but stare, she was still stunning. She stood and dressed, tears streaming down her face. Chloe missed Arran. She couldn’t accept he was gone; it didn’t feel real.“Chloe,” Hank finally spoke, turning back to her. “I’ve talked to everyone. Now

Child, Callum struggled to keep his voice steady, "Your dad will slaughter us all if he finds out about Elijah. Let’s just sit and figure this out, okay? Come on." He pulled Isabella aside. "What is it?""Arran’s alive," she said, shoving her phone in his face."We’re dead. He’ll murder us, all of us," Callum muttered. "Time to head back." He exhaled sharply. "Salem, grab your stuff. We’re going back. All of us. They need us, and your father’s alive."She smiled for a second, then it vanished. "What about my mom?""Your mom… she’s gone, kid. I’m sorry. That monster destroyed her," Callum said."No," she snapped. "I’d feel it. We’re connected. Rosalie, tell me you feel it too.""I do. The bond’s still there, unbroken. We linked when she joined the coven, and you were just a child," Rosalie replied."Alright then, let’s go find her. Think of it as a scavenger hunt," Callum said.Isabella raised an eyebrow. "What? I like games”Elijah yanked her back. "Salem, I’m coming with you. I need

James stepped into Callum’s mansion, only to be halted by the vampires at the door.“Seriously? Go tell Callum I’m here,” he snapped. “Quit gawking.”The door swung open, and he strode inside. His gaze landed on her, and in a flash, he was at her side.“Chloe,” he murmured, pulling her into his arms, eyes shutting tight. “I knew you were alive. You couldn’t just…”“Hey, James,” Arran cut in. James released her, turning to face him.“Arran,” James said, nodding. “Good to see you in one piece.”“I’ve got things to handle,” Chloe said, brushing past them. She pressed a quick kiss to Arran’s lips and walked off, Arran signaling for someone to trail her.“She’ll ditch them,” James remarked, raising an eyebrow. “What, you jealous or something?”“Jealous? Nah, James,” Arran replied, his tone dry. “Just worried. I know where she’s headed. You, though, you need to let go. Remember, you’re her brother.”With that, Arran turned and left, leaving James standing there.Hank pulled up to the cemete

Lucas brushed his fingers lightly over her skin as she slept, overwhelmed by the depth of his feelings. It hit him then; this was what it meant to have a fated mate. He tugged his pants on and made his way to the pier, sitting at the edge with his feet dangling into the water, which shimmered an endless blue. “Dad,” he murmured, barely audible.“Yeah, son, I’m here,” came the reply, as if his father had materialized beside him. They embraced tightly.“Mom’s holding onto you. She can’t let go… please don’t be mad at her. She loves you so much.”“Mad at her?” his dad chuckled softly. “I didn’t want to leave in the first place. I wanted to watch you grow up; see you get married…”“The elder warned me something bad’s coming. I’m freaking out, Dad. Ava’s everything to me. I can’t lose her.”“I know that feeling, kid. But like the elder said, you can’t fight destiny. Go on, she needs you.” And just like that, he vanished.“Love you, Dad,” Lucas called out, then turned and headed back inside