William Brown
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In the dimly lit room, Ephraim, Malachi, Nazneen, and Ares sat in an uneasy silence. The air was heavy with tension as the two men, meeting for the first time, seemed to size each other up. Ephraim was not fond of Malachi, but tried his best to hide his true feelings. After all, it was a night for celebration - Darcy and Ravina had finally reunited. "She has finally stopped crying," Malachi heard Nazneen tell Ares with sympathy in her voice. Everyone had been affected by the heart-wrenching sobs, and…-
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Ravina couldn't believe what was happening, and she almost couldn't breathe as she looked into Corinna's eyes. It was as if a dream she had held onto for years was finally coming true, and she was terrified that it might slip through her fingers at any moment. The overwhelming wave of emotions that surged through her were too intense, too raw, leaving her almost breathless and choking on her tears. Corinna! Her name echoed in her mind, crying it out in her head over and over again since she could barely…
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Ravina lay in Malachi's arms, enjoying the warmth and the scent of his body. They didn't say much, as their fingers intertwined, and they touched and kissed. It felt so natural and calming. He traced the scars on her hand with his thumb. "You were worried," he said. "I am worried I might not handle the disappointment well this time," she admitted. "We will not give up on your sister. I will go out again if that is what it takes," he told her. Ravina looked up at him, remembering how badly injured he…
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Ares couldn't believe his eyes. There she was, alive and well. Ephraim's words went in one ear and out the other as he introduced her as Darcy. She looked at Ares as if she had no idea who he was, and that feeling of disconnect gnawed at him. "Nice to meet you, Ares. I'm glad you have recovered and are well," she smiled. Ares blinked, unable to shake the disbelief. She had to be Corinna. Corrina frowned, noticing the way he stared at her. "Have we met before?" She asked. "Yes. We have met before." He…
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Nazneen was exhausted after a sleepless night, knowing that Ares was gone somewhere and that she wasn't sure about his safety. Although his men had found the letter he left behind, she couldn't shake the growing sense of unease that gnawed at her. A thousand thoughts raced through her mind, each more dreadful than the last. What if something had happened to him? What if he was in danger? Could Ephraim be trusted? She should not have let him go alone! She was so annoyed and angry with herself. "Nazneen,"…
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Ephraim flew through the pouring rain, his dragon wings battling the fierce winds as he carried Ares securely in his claws. Droplets of water pelted his scaled hide, the cold seeping into his very core, which was odd considering he didn't usually feel the cold in his dragon form. As they neared the sea, a flicker of movement made him glance down. Had Ares woken up? Ephraim descended and then shifted back into his human form, landing gently on the rocky shore with Ares cradled in his arms. He looked at…
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Darcy awoke from her blissful sleep, her body still tender and tingling from their passionate night together. She turned in bed, feeling the morning light and the gentle breeze that drifted in through the open window. The night had been sweltering, despite the rain, especially after their intense lovemaking. She stretched, her eyes still closed, and reached for the other side of the bed. It was empty. She opened her eyes, searching for Ephraim. Some mornings he would still be in bed with her, while other…
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Darcy stood near the large windows of the dining room, watching the raindrops as they raced down the glass panes. The sound of the rainfall outside was soothing, creating a sense of calm in the otherwise silent room. She had been waiting for Ephraim for some time now, and he was late for their dinner together. It wasn't like him to be tardy, and Darcy couldn't help but wonder what could have delayed him. The fire flickered in the fireplace, casting warm, golden light across the room. Darcy traced the…
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Ephraim watched as the gentleman approached him, offering a smile in return. "Ares will do, and I am glad to see you again, too." He took notice of his more sickly complexion briefly before he offered him a seat. They sat at the table with a large umbrella, providing them with protection from the hot sun. "I hope whatever endeavors you have been on, have been going well for you." Ephraim began. Ares, looking a bit uncomfortable, tugged at his collar to loosen it. He cleared his throat and responded,…
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Nazneen was impatiently waiting for Ares, hearing from a distance that the men were still awake. It would take a while, she thought, frustrated. She wandered around the royal house, making her way to the other side, where Sylas had promised to fix it. As she neared the now rebuilt section, she heard different kinds of noises in the distance. Following the sounds, she soon realized what it was. A mix of heavy breathing, rhythmic creaking, and the occasional low moan and deep grunt. The maid Anora was…
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