Page 124 of Twinning and Sinning

“Damn,” Dimitri and I both out loud.

“Seraphina!” Savannah gasped loudly, her hands over her mouth. Seraphina slung her hand, letting the extra blood fall from her fingertips. Laughing nervously, she wiped the remaining blood on the blanket. Folen, on the other hand, was beaming. He stood up straighter, beaming with pride. He left his mate completely stunned, who was still holding her hands to her face.

Folen stood inches from Seraphina, grinning. They both slung their arms around each other. My mate laughed wildly, looking at the both of us. Mouthing an “I love you,” at us, she buried her head in his shoulder.

“My daughter, you are my daughter. I am so proud of you, you’ve become so strong,” Folen’s voice cracked, petting his daughter’s hair. “I never thought I would see the day.”

“Me either,” Savannah stepped forward, making sure not to look at the mess her innocent daughter made.

“Something about those red-heads,” Dimitri smirked at me, looking on adoringly.

“Yeah, something about ‘em.” I crossed my arms, watching my mate, finally being the happiest I’ve ever seen her.

Chapter Sixty-Six

Seraphina

Thingscouldnotgetany better. I had my mom and my real dad who has been more of a father than what’s-his-face ever was. That’s right, I promised myself I would never say his name again. He was a worthless step-father and a terrible husband to my mother. For the first time, I could see the pleasure glisten in her eyes. They had become so bright within just a few days of having Folen back in her life.

She looked just a little older than me, but not by much. Our facial features were the same, along with our dusting of freckles on our cheeks. Dad had been coddling her ever since she woke up and, for the best part, he was happy to have me in his life. I think we will get a long great with each other for years to come. We certainly have some catching up to do.

After handing Jonas his ass, I went to my mom to console her. She kept telling me over and over it was alright, that she was just trying to keep me trained since it was technically in my blood. She just hated blood. Kane stood over Jonas, who continued to sputter spit and blood across the ground. He wasn’t healing well, probably because his own venom had silver laced with it and it was invading his body.

The ultimate decision was to have him be a punching bag for the warriors. Then he would be disposed of properly. Jonas had it coming. The pretty boy deserved everything he got. He even screamed like a little girl as Marcus grabbed him by his wrists, breaking them, and dragging him back down to his cell.

Cyrene had rested most of the morning, with Soren by her side. She was moving around by late evening. She could conjure one more spell before she completely blacked out for the night, bringing back all the children along with Tua. Even with everyone fighting all day and most of the night, Tua was as tired as we were. The children were restless, running around all over the place where they were sent, which was an enormous hotel with an indoor water park. Shifter children don’t get tired easily and Tua looked like she needed a nap or maybe hibernate?

Big Claw rushed to her as soon as he saw her, holding her as well as their son. Tua stomped her foot and said she couldn’t take it anymore, that her son’s name needed to be announced. Big Claw was reluctant, but the big doe eyes Tua gave him made him crack. Instead of waiting for a full moon, because life was precious and sometimes traditions needed to be broken, they announced the name of the sweet baby. Ansel, meaning protector.

The entire pack house, along with the outside, looked normal. The blood had been washed away, the burning embers of the bodies were completely disintegrated, and no horrible smell lingered. All that was left were many vehicles that sat unattended. Kane and Clara mentioned taking some back to have at the portal so there were more vehicles for warriors. We were going to need them now that my mates and my family were coming back with them.

My family.

Not only did I gain Dax, Dimitri and their crazy family, but I also had mine. We were a wonderful, well-blended mix of Elves, human and Werewolf. I’ve never been so happy in all my life and I know my mates sensed it. Their Wolves were giddy and Eva was beaming, showing off her massive teeth in my head. Since skipping from Wolf to Lycan, it really drained a lot of my body, especially since you are supposed to have days to recuperate, but having royal blood on both sides helped, I believe, even if it was an ancient line.

I saw Zoey standing with Lonato in a nearby corning of the pack house while many helped cook food in the massive kitchen. We were still going to have a massive feast for Ansel and his parents. I sat, cutting potatoes with my mom, trying to listen to their conversation. It was low, but I could still hear a little.

Lonato was really laying it on sweet and thick with his smooth words. Zoey was blushing beet red. Her eyes could barely meet Lonato’s. Lonato was a sweet Wolf, although very serious. He looked like he was baring it all for Zoey. She deserved it, after all the shit she’s been through, even with Lonato being part of the problem. Lonato was all she had left, and as long as he stayed true to her, which I think he will, she will heal in time.

Zoey won’t let him get away with her years of solitude. I’m sure she has some sneaky ideas to embarrass him publicly. That’s just how Zoey was. She was vindictive. I could see it in her eyes.

“I can’t wait to take you home,” Dimitri sighed in my ear. He was the big spoon while Dax’s face was next to mine. We had crawled into bed, all our legs twisted together.

“Yeah, Bergarian is like nothing you have ever seen. It is so much different from Earth.” Dax traced his finger on my cheek. “Magical things you read in books are there, like Sirens, other Shifters and even Dragons.” My head perked up.

“Dragons?” I whispered. Dimitri laughed, pushing his body impossibly closer. “Yeah, we’re friends with one. He helped mom and dad a long time ago, he helped win the war. He’s wicked strong and as scary as dad when he gets mad,” Dax laughed.

“If he wanted, I bet he could overthrow the Cerulean Moon Kingdom, but he isn’t like that. He’s likes being alone with his mate.”

“What’s his mate like?” My face nuzzled into Dax. Would she be as scary as him?

“Well, think about it, mates balance each other. Look at mom and dad.” Dimitri pointed out.

“Oh, so she is like your mother, then?” I mumbled.

“No, she’s different. Kind of quiet, likes to stay to herself. Mom is more outgoing, and ready to jump in and help anyone. Not saying she doesn’t, she is just more guarded. Plus, Creed doesn’t let her out much, and she’s fine with that.

“Sounds lonely,” I spoke.

---