The Sky Beneath Us Novels & Stories

Trace’s voice echoed over the speakers, calm and commanding: “People of Osca, As requested by our honored neighbors and protectors, we open our skies tonight.” Avi felt Cain’s hand brush the back of hers, grounding her. Above them, the vast biodome flickered. Light panels dimmed. A deep hum pulsed through the structure. And then The sky split open. The dome parted in curved sections like petals unfolding, revealing the night sky beyond. Cool air swept into the city, stirring the lanterns and carrying the scent of the wild plains outside. A collective gasp rose from the people below. And then The Grenons descended.

However, to his surprise, Hannah jolted up from the bed as if she had been shocked. Jack was in the dark about the full terms of the agreement, unaware that one of the grievances was Hannah's abortion, done to clear the way for Jack's future child. "Why? Is it wrong to want a child for Jack? Jack's dying, with just six months left. In the end, won't I still be with you? If it bothered you, why didn't you say something sooner?"

The senior priest's voice rang throughout the sacred grounds, and the pack cheered thunderously. The horns and drums of celebrations thundered as bonfires were lit, and the celebrations began. Lyon took my hand as we left the stage, his warm grasp enveloping me, his warmth vivid and eternal. I looked up at the night sky, where the stars were bright and the moon was radiant, illuminating the path ahead while gently embracing Lyon and myself, the new Alpha and Luna.

The biting winter wind carried whispers of their long past as Kane and Elias sat on the old porch, eyes fixed on the endless stars above. "After all these years, the sky still feels like it is ours alone," Kane said, voice low but full of fire. Elias leaned closer, their shoulders touching under thick blankets. "It does. We chased so much under these same stars. Tonight with the family here, it all comes together." Their children and grandchildren filled the yard and porch with noise and warmth. Laughter rang out as little ones chased each other through the snow. The house behind them glowed with lights, but the real heat came from the circle of love around the two old mates.

Afterwards, we lay tangled together, listening to the distant drip of water. “We have to get out,” Jordan said eventually. “But we’re coming back, with help.” I nodded against his chest. “Together.” The journey back to the surface was tense but uneventful. We emerged near dawn, filthy and exhausted, slipping back to our quarters just as the first bells began to ring. As I washed the mud from my body in the novices’ washroom, I caught my reflection in the small, cracked mirror. My eyes looked older. But there was fire in them too.

I took off for the wild yonder, gazing up at the Milky Way sprawled across the night sky. It was my son's dream. He was a stargazer, an astronomy buff since he was knee-high. On his birthday, he saw his first meteor shower in the wild. Tragically, that same night became his last. I was determined to make his dream come true. The divorce papers, signed by Elias, landed in my mailbox. Maybe it was guilt, but he rewrote the terms, leaving me with a lion's share of our assets. I took it all without batting an eye.

It was an exhilarating feeling, like riding a rollercoaster, but more relaxing and overwhelming knowing that someone special was giving me this experience. I took a deep breath and let the night air fill my lungs as I closed my eyes. "Thank you for this ride, Titan…" I whispered against his fur, hoping he could hear me. ⇜ ♡♡♡ ⇝ DARVIN. "Thank you for this ride, Titan…" Celeste’s soft voice reached my ears, and I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by my emotions as Titan kept running, tracking down the path where we could find the rest of the wolves running under the full moon.

Cerise thinks, Desperate to see her only star among the red, dark sky. The morning comes, and the sky remains blood-colored. Joy-I weeps like a child, far from the mature image she always puts on. Yzander and the doctor stood at the corner, as suspicious as ever. Halo and Nicholas struggle to keep sleeping, as the murmurs and crying stop them from doing so.

We sit by the water's edge, sharing stories and laughter as the sky turns into a canvas of vibrant colors. Nightfall arrives, and the stars sprinkle the sky like shimmering diamonds. We lay on the grass, gazing up at the celestial display, feeling a sense of wonder and awe. The universe seems vast and infinite, reminding us of the endless possibilities that await us. With each step we take, our bond grows stronger, and our spirits soar higher. Together, we navigate this journey, supporting and inspiring one another along the way. So, my dear friend, let's continue to explore, discover, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Kelsa realized that the doctor's plan was feasible but extremely difficult to execute. How were they going to hide two life babies from two scary bodybuild guards without them making a sound? Actually, this basement did not have a window. It was specifically designed with only one way to exit. The door. What could they do? "Yes! I know what to do!" Doctor Brown said excitedly as he thought of a plan immediately. He used gauze to cover the mouth of the little ones and used plaster to shut them up. After that, he hid them behind the door in an orderly manner.