Artemis Gifts Novels & Stories

They moved with a slack, matching the slow drop of my own pulse. “Here you are, all by yourself again.” I didn't turn my head as Artemis scrambled onto the stone railing beside me, her linen apron carrying the telltale grease marks of two stolen honey pastries. “And you are still not done with stealing them,” I observed. “I have help,” she countered, gesturing toward the dark pools at my feet. “Your creepy emotional support darkness counts as a guard detail.” “They took offense to that definition.” “Good.” One of the shadow lines flicked toward her ankle, snapping like a thin whip against her leather boot. Artemis just grinned, entirely unbothered, before breaking one of the pastries in half

Ambrosia replied smiling. "I honestly can't wait to meet all these babies. I know I'm ready for mine to be here." Alley giggled. "Apollo is already so active, and it seems like he will be gifted." I replied. "Gifted? With what?" Alley asked. "With spirit, I spoke with Davina. You remember when I asked if you had spread spirit to me?" I asked. "Yes, I do. Outside of the building." Alley replied. "Well as it turns out it was Apollo." I replied. I watched as shock registered on her face. "How? He isn't born yet. What about Artemis?" Alley asked. "Not that I know of yet, but I do have a feeling that all our kids will be gifted." Ambrosia replied. "You really think so?" Alley asked. "I do. I have

Lena hesitated and then took a small sip. The warmth spread through her softening the rigor of her nerves in her chest. She set the mug down and looked at Luna Celeste "You said I have power, what do you mean?" Luna Celeste sat down in the chair across from her, and her face turned solemn. "The gifts of the Moon Goddess are rare, but she never bestows them, much like her gifts, for no reason. You were born during a blood moon, was it not?"

And there was my birth mom Artemis who gave me a fragment of her powerful bow and a quiver of endless arrows, which brought me interest in hunting and in wildlife and animals. And then Hermes gave me a fragment of his flying sandal, which made me want to fly and just be in the air for ever. And then came Apollo who gave me a fragment of his quiver of endless fire arrows, with which I found a sudden passion for arts. And then Aphrodite who didn’t have any weapons but had the power of seductiveness and confidence of which she gave me a fragment to me, I suddenly feel a lot of confidence at that point.

"Yeah, Bluebella. I'm here." “Cute.” Artemis lowly admired. “Your love is undeniably strong. I've never cared to see how humans loved each other.” She folded her arms, tapping her fingers. “Love to me is dreamy. Many try to get it in reality, but very few seldom obtain it. Bond or no bond, eventually people lose the ones they love.” “We are done here.” I rasped, jaws ticking. Enough of the speech. Artemis nodded with a faint smile. She placed the panda cub to sit beside her. Then she bowed her head, holding her palms in front of her, bringing them closer together. In the measured space between them, a mystical glass globe with colorful magical energy of the universe irradiating it.

Chapter Seventy-Eight Lucian watched Artemis unbox every single gift. It's been so long he saw the boy smile like this. He didn’t want to put too much hope on this but seeing Artemis look so happy, how could he not? He didn’t say anything out of fear of ruining the moment so he just watched everything unfold. There were so many products that he couldn’t even remember most of them. Aside from items to aid his sleep, he’d gotten some other stuff like playstation, perfumes, vouchers for tattoo sessions, a pocket teddy bear to fiddle with, hoodies and well…a lot.

“These gifts, they’re not just tokens of goodwill, but offerings of peace between our packs. Our world is shifting, Damien, and Luna represents the future. It is better that she grows up in a time of unity, not division.” One by one, the gifts were brought forward by Alaric’s attendants. There were intricately woven blankets, soft and luxurious, embroidered with symbols of protection from Alaric’s pack. There were small, finely crafted weapons—more ceremonial than practical, but a nod to Luna’s future role as a leader. There were rare herbs and healing balms for Elena, ensuring she remained strong after childbirth, as well as finely embroidered clothing for the baby, each piece fit for a fut

None of us said anything. Artemis hovered above us, arms crossed, her expression unreadable. “I gave you my mark,” she said, voice soft but sharp enough to cut. “I wanted you to embrace my gift.” She drifted a little closer, the metal of her armor glinting in the moonlight. “To harness the power, as only those who recognize their own potential can truly emerge victorious.” She tilted her head slowly, as if studying something pathetic. “Or did your silly minds forget already?”

I wanted to whimper and apologize, but he needed to know I meant business. “Tafari, You have to understand. If we are to be Luna of this pack you have to let Armand and everyone else show Artemis a life she didn’t know was possible. You need to show her true love as well. Sometimes true love is sacrifice. It isn’t always easy, but I promise the reward will be worth it in the end. I already know Artemis’s mental state and it isn’t pretty. I don’t want her to have any idea of rejecting you. I can tell you with certainty that she would if you don’t give her the time she needs” I explained to him and I saw the anger leave his glowing eye. I gave him a genuine smile as I stared into those eyes.

None of us said anything. Artemis hovered above us, arms crossed, her expression unreadable. “I gave you my mark,” she said, voice soft but sharp enough to cut. “I wanted you to embrace my gift.” She drifted a little closer, the metal of her armor glinting in the moonlight. “To harness the power, as only those who recognize their own potential can truly emerge victorious.” She tilted her head slowly, as if studying something pathetic. “Or did your silly minds forget already?”