Romans & histoires A Gift Paid In Eternity

’ I said: ‘And end up where Asha ended up. Dessa said: ‘Unless the second half is transferred to them at the right time. The transfer goes through you first. You receive it, you complete the gift, and from the complete gift it passes to them through the Moonborn bond.’ She paused. ‘But completing the gift means absorbing everything Asha accumulated. Two centuries of unfixable things. All of it. At once.’ The fire, the trees. The very still night. I said: ‘And the cost of absorbing two centuries of accumulation.’

His gaze felt like an X‑ray, as if he wanted to look straight through me. I did not look away. I met his gaze with a numb calm. After a long silence, he smiled and pulled his hand back. He tossed the burn ointment onto the nightstand. “Fine. Go. But you must return on February sixteenth. It is my birthday. I want you to give yourself to me as a gift.” He leaned close to my ear, and his teeth brushed my earlobe. “You need to be clean and fresh.” I pushed down the nausea in my stomach and nodded. “Okay.”

Ethel smiled and leaned over Ethan’s chest, tears of joy flooding his heart as he hugged her tighter to himself. Everybody laughed, and Lucas, unable to contain the pain and embarrassment, stormed out of the reception as Zora spoke up. “Congratulations, Ethan and Ethel.” Ethel created a small distance between them and smiled shyly. “Thanks for everything, Zora.” Ethan recalled something and said, “Zora, I will have her return the money to you. I can take good care of her.” He did not want Ethel to feel indebted to Zora, but Zora refused. “A gift cannot be returned. Besides, that money is already invested and will grow in a few years to come.”

May you enjoy your new eternity. The one without me.

"Uncle Julian instructed me to deliver this gift to Mommy! But right after he gave it to me, he said we have to return it to his vault the exact second the birthday gala concludes. He's so stingy!" The little girl pouted her lips in clear disapproval. "There is absolutely zero logic in gifting an asset to someone only to demand its repossession later." Sarah couldn't help but let out a soft laugh at her daughter's clear-headed assessment. "If an asset is contractually required to return to the original owner, it isn't classified as a gift, sweetheart—it is simply a temporary loan. Furthermore, our own accounts possess more than enough independent capital; if your heart ever desires a luxury

(Please read this note before reading this chapter. Thankisses.) *NOTE: A ring of eternity isn't just a possession. It's a ring that binds two people in a marriage. It's a ring that can never be removed, unless one's finger is chopped off. It's a ring that can alternatively be removed when one significant other dies.*

She stood next to Ghea and Aunt Pansy. Alpha Dave carried the small box that must contain the gift while holding one of his wife's hands. As the box was opened, the entire hall held its breath. It was small, but its immense power could be felt by everyone in here. "The Eternal Stone." Next to her, Ghea muttered in awe.

The Earth was in peril, and everyone's life was on the line. Grand Emperor Rowan made a bold move and unleashed his most powerful attack...The gates of the Six Eternities all opened, and ghosts cried out from within the gusts of gloomy wind. It blasted straight towards the altar, which was being controlled by the Ancient Divinity and others, as well as the countless sacrificed flesh and blood. "The Six Eternities?" "Good guy, this magical treasure has vanished for countless years, but it has actually appeared in this mole's body. Not bad, not bad. With the Six Eternities, we can control the Everlasting Door more easily."

Elsa, who had sensed that shifted her face. "Think about it, Elsa. It's only for a year and during that year, you will have access to my properties and resources. In return, my mother will get to meet her grandchildren as she had always wanted. Remember you are not going to lose anything, in fact, you have a lot to gain than I have. It's a marriage of convenience, with no strings or feelings attached. And after one year, we will go our separate ways and never meet each other," "Just like that?" She asked, showing interest in the deal. Her body was getting calmed and her face was becoming soft. Chester sensed that and continued to lure her into accepting the contract.