Eman Daybreak Novels & Stories

POV RUBY The dawn didn't break over the Atlantic; it bled. A bruised purple light stained the horizon as the Siren’s Wake slowed its engine, the vibrations through the hull changing from a rhythmic roar to a low, uneasy hum. I stood on the deck, my body aching in places I hadn't known existed—a constant, thrumming reminder of Nevan’s possession. The salt spray stung my cheeks, but it felt clean compared to the suffocating secrets of the manor.

"So, this is where you got married, huh? It's so pretty. Uncle Lucian promised to bring me to see the fireworks here in Feanland. He said these were your favorites. Such a shame you can't see them." I drew in a deep breath and said evenly, "That's fine." Then, I hung up, almost laughing at how I'd managed to make a fool of myself again. I removed the SIM card from my phone and tossed it into the trash. There was no going back now. … In Feanland, Lucian lasted only a week before growing restless. Revisiting the place felt emptier than he'd expected. Seven days felt like a year. Ryan tugged at his sleeve, his eyes wet. "Daddy, I kind of miss Mommy."

Mama Inez burned sage in the kitchen, whispering prayers in Yoruba. "That man got spirit knots all over him," she muttered. "Like he been cursed. Or cursed someone else." Jayce sat in the shadows, watching. Three hours passed. Midnight came and went. And finally, the stranger woke. His eyes opened slow, like he was surfacing from somewhere deep. Not confusion. Not fear. Just cold awareness. Jayce leaned forward. "You alive?" The man blinked once. "Unfortunately." Jayce smiled. "Name?" "Eli." "Last?"

I could tell that he was the kind who would betray the world just to be with her. It finally hit me. Selene, the radiant moon I once cherished, could choose to shine her light on anyone she wanted. And I no longer deserved it. I'd lost my privileges a long time ago.

“Hello Eden, is there something?” There’s some kind of noise on the other line, then followed by Eden’s gentle voice. (Hello, friend! Sorry to disturb you right now, but there’s an emergency. You see, darling, Black Leopard Mercenary, and Lynx Mercenary group came back at the same time. Most of them are injured, but no zombie bites. We need you here because some people exceeded our healing level. Can you come?) Farrah and Ferdinand exchanged looks, and the former replied, “Sure. I’ll be there in 10 minutes.”

Nyx commented, still reading the papers. “No. Clyde is a human.” Beta Mellow retorted. “It is very favorable since according to him, the brothel house accepts human employees with noticeable characteristics.” “Then why do we have to wait for the sun to go down before we could met him?” Sebastian queried, taking note of the passerbys and the sorts of activity going around the vicinity. They are all repetitive. “He got some problem with his eyes. He said it is getting very sensitive to the sun. It is the same characteristic that got him the job.” Beta Mellow glanced on his wristwatch. “It would be less than two hours before we can meet him.”

I simply ignored him and picked up the call. Luca’s deep, pleasant voice came through the line. “Em, where are you? The runway show’s about to start. We’ve got a speech to give.” I couldn’t help but smile, letting out a soft hum in response. “I’ll be right there.” Before my smile could fade, somebody suddenly grabbed my wrist. “Who was that man?” Jake’s jaw was tense. He looked like a volcano on the verge of erupting.

******** Dream end ******* Drake's morning started with a pleasant surprise as he woke up to the sweet aroma of breakfast wafting through the air. The sunlight was streaming into the room, signaling that it was already morning. He realized that he had an unfinished conversation with Jeff from the previous night, but for now, the aroma of food was too tempting to ignore. As he made his way to the dining table, he found a beautifully set breakfast spread waiting for him. The table was adorned with his favorite dishes, a spread that Kate had carefully prepared. His stomach rumbled in response to the delicious sight before him.

~RUBY Dawn crept steadily upon me, and as the rays of sunlight filtered through the slightly parted bedroom curtains, I sighed. Damn daybreak. The panic that had been growing steadily in my chest became a huge weight as dawn broke, helrading us into a new day. A new day I desperately wanted to avoid. A new that that came with making hard choices. Ethan stirred beside me and opened his eyes, the sleepy look making him as sexy as ever. My heart broke at the thought of him using these same tender eyes to glare at me after I would have gone through with the anonymous caller's plan.

**The Next Day...** As dawn broke, a gentle light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. When Alex finally stirred from his deep slumber, he realized that he was still curled up in the same position from the previous night. He couldn’t recall when exactly exhaustion had embraced him, but he distinctly remembered the comfort of resting his head on Anjali's lap, drowning in tears yet finding solace in her presence. After a decade of tumult, the morning air felt invigorating, as if it had lifted a weight he had carried for far too long.