Christopher Robinson
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Axel couldn’t stop smiling as he entered the hospital. Making his way to her room, he couldn’t wait to lead her back out those doors to the start of their life together. He took a deep breath as he rounded the corner just before her room. “These results are very strange, Alice.” Axel stopped mid-step at these words. “I really think you should let me run a more in-depth test.” It was Peter’s voice. “I appreciate the concern, but that won’t be necessary,” Alice replied. “I…
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Three days had passed since the remembrance feast. As much as Caleb wanted to give Ashleigh and her family time to mourn together, they had stayed away from Summer for far too long. To his surprise, Ashleigh agreed right away to return home. “I am sorry to see you leave, darling,” Corrine said as she pulled Ashleigh into a warm embrace. “I'm sorry to leave you too, mom,” Ashleigh smiled, hugging her mother tightly. “I have really missed getting to see you every day.” “We all have our…
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In the days after the pyre, Axel noticed a change in many people around him. While softer and more reserved than usual, Corrine was smiling and laughing with the others as they prepared the feast. She was already sharing stories about Wyatt that he had never heard before. Ashleigh had been a mess for the days that led to the pyre, unable to control her grief, lost in tears and sorrow. It was understandable. She had lost her father. Yet, now he watched her standing confidently as she directed others this…
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When they returned to the hospital, Axel and Ashleigh found Corrine awake and sitting in her bed. As they entered the room, she turned to look at them. Fresh tears fell from her eyes, following the same dried lines of those that had already fallen hours before. She gave them a sad smile and a nod before opening her arms. Ashleigh let out an audible sob and ran to her mother. Corrine caught her and immediately wrapped her arms around her. Axel clenched his jaw, feeling the warm prickling along his…
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“Unfortunately, no,” Alice sighed. “I wounded him, and he will be in pain for a few days, but I just needed him to stop following us. My focus was on our escape.” Caleb nodded. He had more questions about Holden, but they could wait until they had her settled into a hospital room. “What about before last night,” Caleb said. “What can you tell me about Autumn and their plans?” “I’m not sure,” she said. “Tomas hasn’t been in control of Autumn for a long time. The wolves have been…
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Ashleigh was not happy to hear that Alice was back in Winter. Even less to know that she would have any part investigating Wyatt's death. But, from what the children of Blue Reef had told Caleb, she saved them and tried to save Wyatt. Of course, there might have been a grander scheme at play, but she had to admit, it was just as possible that Alice had genuinely wanted to save them all. Having Caleb be the one to work with Alice was a bit of a double edge sword. On one side, she trusted Caleb and knew…
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The last remnants of sunlight streamed through the grand windows with their curtains drawn back. It was the soft light of the setting sun. Gone was the blinding yellow, replaced by dark hues of purple and gold. There was music playing, a soothing melody that seemed to force a person to close their eyes even for a moment and breathe. She looked around her. The sheer green and blue fabric were familiar. She sat up and then got to her knees. She crawled down to the end of the bed and pulled the fabric…
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The warmth of his arms encircled Alice, filling her with a sense of security and comfort. She hugged him back, laying her head against him and inhaling the velvety sweetness of his scent. Axel sobbed uncontrollably, and Alice hugged him tighter. Stefan looked away and quietly left the room, giving them some privacy. For a long time, Axel wasn’t able to speak. All he could do was cry in her arms and hold her tight. “Axel…” Alice whispered. She stroked his back gently. “Axel…” He didn’t…
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Axel and Caleb rushed into the room. The children that had been sleeping were awake and huddled together in the corner, crying as they watched Alice's body shaking on the bed. Stefan stood over her, calling her name and telling her to wake up, still shouting for help. Caleb ran to the wall and hit the emergency call button. Axel rushed to her side and held her shoulders down. “Alice!” he called to her, “Alice, please wake up!” “I think it's a seizure!” Caleb shouted, pulling Stefan back…
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He stared through the small glass panel of the door. She was surrounded by monitors, tubes, and wiring. Heart rate, blood pressure, IV fluids, and blood. Axel felt a painful grip on his heart. He wanted to run to her side, but he found himself frozen. His hand gripped the door handle as he looked in on her. The doctor had told him that she had lost a lot of blood, a dangerous amount. Placing the armor on her had likely saved her life, but her natural healing was not working as it should. He theorized…
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