The Deep Blue Good-by Novels & Stories

A few minutes later, the ballroom lights dimmed once more, darker than before. The music slowly faded away as the host stepped back onto the stage, his smile filled with excitement. “And now,” he announced loudly, “the final item of the evening. And also our most special piece tonight.” The massive screens immediately lit up with the image of a stunning blue diamond necklace sparkling beneath the lights. Ocean Deep. The atmosphere in the ballroom changed instantly. Even guests who had looked relaxed earlier were now sitting upright with renewed interest.

That was when my phone buzzed with an email. I opened it to find a photo of the endless ocean, its blues merging with the sky. There it was, Wynnie's goodbye note. [Kelvin, if you're reading this, I'm probably gone. I've often pondered the cruel jokes of fate. You gave me your whole heart, but I was blind to my own. Now that I've hurt you enough to drive you away, I realize I can't bear a life without you. You might laugh at my words now.

Then, after one final, lingering look at the diner, he turned and left. When Nissa received the letter, she was momentarily stunned. After Benjamin hovered around her for so long, his sudden, clean departure caught her off guard. She opened the envelope. Inside were two things: a divorce agreement and a single sheet of letter paper. On the soft pink sheet, only two simple lines were written: "I'm leaving. I wish you freedom and happiness." Nissa lowered her gaze and read the two lines over and over. Then, quietly, she folded the letter and slipped it into her pocket.

The living room would no longer have a light left on all night, with two hopeful people waiting for him. The next morning, we headed to the airport with our bags in tow to check in. Before turning my phone off, I sent Henry one last message. [Be happy.] The next moment, our chat, which had been barren for so long, was filled with furious messages.

Every photographer now had top-of-the-line cameras and lenses, along with advanced satellite transmission gear. Everyone was thrilled. Only Eleanor felt a web of emotions that she couldn't quite put into words. She knew the money came from Harrison. He always believed money could solve anything, that it could express his cheap sense of atonement. Just then, the backup phone on the table chimed. A message appeared on the screen. "Wishing you true freedom and peace. I'm sorry." Eleanor stared at the message for a few seconds. Then, she pressed and held the screen, selected the message, and deleted it.

The good will prevail over the evil this time around. "Mind sleeping here tonight?" Deep's creamy voice echoes as we rack on the side of his bed. How else would this night be sensational if not in his arms? I need as many memories as I can get. I need as much closer these last hours as I can get. Tomorrow will be hectic. I am not even sure if there will be time for a proper "see you soon or again", because there will be no goodbyes. No goodbyes for us. "You don't mind?" I tease, urging a grin on my lips.

I'd been with Leo Blackwood for five years. But we'd never once made it through a mating ceremony. Every time we were about to seal the bond, something would happen with Linda—his adopted sister. And every single time, Leo would leave me behind. This time, he swore he'd planned everything down to the last detail. Promised he wouldn't miss it. I waited five days and five nights—because I wanted to tell him I was pregnant. He never showed. Instead, I got attacked by rogues. Got infected with wolfsbane because of it. At the very last moment, I called Leo. It was Linda who picked up. She put the video on, and that's when I saw it—Leo and Linda, right in the middle of some celebration. "Freya." H

Chapter 162: Free That evening, Blake and Shasta enjoyed the sunset over the deep blue Pacific, watching silently as the blue sky faded into deep oranges, pinks, and purples. Leaning against the railing of the deck, Shasta sipped her glass of sauvignon blanc and rested her head on Blake's shoulder. "It's beautiful here," he noted. "Mm-hmm," she agreed. "But they're down there, you know." He frowned. "Who is down there?"

As the ceremony drew to a close, the time for the sacred ritual of vidai arrived, signaling the bittersweet moment of departure. As Tami bid farewell to her parents, her heart heavy with emotion, Maurvi and Gautam stood by, their eyes filled with tears of pride and apprehension. Tears welled in Maurvi's eyes as she bid farewell to her beloved daughter, her heart heavy with the weight of parental love and apprehension. Gautam, though outwardly composed, struggled to contain the emotions churning within him. As he embraced Tami one last time, his voice choked with emotion, he whispered words of encouragement and reassurance, promising to stand by her side no matter what trials lay ahead.

The night air kissed my skin as I let go, the water already calling to me. My body shifted as soon as I dove in. I didn’t want to say anything in front of Reed because I knew he'd stop us. My legs fused, and my tail flared out behind me as I sliced through the water with Darian by my side. That jerk was now in our territory and about to learn the consequences of messing with one of the Deep. ----- Meanwhile Reno squinted at the digital screen, his fingers adjusting the clarity of the binocular monitor mounted on the side of their boat. The sun had set below the horizon, leaving the ocean in shadows. That’s when he finally caught it... the name.