William Brown
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Nazneen made her way down the stairs, her robe draped over her curvaceous frame. Ares couldn't help himself from stepping forward, ready to cover her in some way even if it was blocking Tenzin's view. The way the soft material hugged her curves intimately made him feel like he was seeing a side of her that was reserved for only him. Only for him? He almost laughed out loud. He was digging his grave faster and the pain of letting go returned. It was happening again, what Richard had warned him about. When…-
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Nazneen held Ares tightly, feeling the warmth and solidity of his embrace, the reassurance that he was alive and well. She didn't let go for a long moment, just holding him as if he might slip away if she did. She finally pulled back and looked up at him, her eyes red from tears and her expression raw and vulnerable. Ares met her gaze steadily, understanding in his own eyes. Without a word, Ares lifted a hand and brushed her hair back from her face, bringing comfort to her. She was still tense from the…
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Flying over her homeland, Nazneen could feel her heart pounding. She had been away for so long, locked away from her people and the world. She had not seen her home for so long. What did it look like now after so many years? Was everything still the same or was it so changed that she wouldn't recognize anything at all? A part of her hoped some things were still the same so she could cherish those memories. As they landed with the guards and the messengers by their side, Ares got off her back she shifted.…
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Malachi became thoughtful thinking of the conversation he had with Ares and the ones he had with his people. "Mostly politics." He replied. "Speaking to people today I realized... I don't know much about being a ruler. All that I know is from my father and I didn't like his ways. There is a lot I need to do and change." She narrowed her eyes. "What made you think so?" "I found out that I don't know much about my people. I always thought I was alone in my thoughts when my father was alive. I dared do…
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Malachi sat on the other bench, next to Ares who didn't reply to his question. Even in his jealousy, the man kept his emotions hidden. Malachi wasn't sure what Nazneen was thinking but he had learned that those tricks didn't work and thinking of it now, they were childish. He had been childish. Also, what was Joel up to? When he asked him about Ares and the witch, Malachi could tell he wasn't telling the complete truth. He was hiding something. "Shouldn't you go inside and get her?" Malachi asked. Ares…
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"So... did my tips work?" Nazneen asked. Ravina only looked at her, but Nazneen got her answer. A mischievous smile curved her lips. The woman was faster than she imagined, but she knew they didn't go all the way. She couldn't deny that she was curious as to why. Did they have problems? "But you are still holding back? Does it scare you?" Nazneen asked. "No." "Nervous then?" "No." "Worried?" She paused. "About what?" Nazneen wondered. "I am fertile." She simply said. Oh... "You are avoiding the…
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Ravina could feel the prying and judgemental gazes after Malachi made her place the crown on Nazneen's head. He had made a statement with that move, and many didn't like it at all. She wasn't sure how she felt about it yet but didn't ponder on it, knowing it would all sink in, eventually. Some tried to make her feel like an outsider, unaware that it didn't bother her at all. But it bothered them a lot, and she responded to their bitter faces with a polite smile. Ravina knew that, however, many joined her…
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The sound of raindrops tapping against the windowpane echoed through the quiet, dimly lit bedroom. Darcy lay sound asleep in Ephraim's king-sized bed, her chest rising and falling in a gentle rhythm. The soft glow of a lamp on the bedside table cast a warm, comforting light around the room, illuminating the small details of the well-furnished bedroom - the framed paintings on the walls, the stacks of books on the nightstand, and the plush comforter that covered her body. As the rain continued to rattle…
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The grand garden of the courthouse was filled with the sound of trumpets and curious chatter as the people gathered to witness the coronation of the new queen of the X-clan. Nazneen, former princess and soon-to-be queen arrived in a golden skirt with a matching top complementing the golden glow of her skin. Her eyes were adorned with black Kohl that made the amber in her eyes pop, and her lips had a sheen golden gloss. Her jewelry was a few heavy pieces that made a statement. It made her appear powerful…
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The nose bleeding again? He thought he had recovered from it. So his symptoms were never from the experiment, which was why he survived. He was just sick from being away from the sea. He walked in the rain, holding the cloth to his nose. It got wet from the rain and left a trail of red drops on the ground as he made his way to the river. He needed to get back to the sea. Ares swam to the sea where he had met Aletta. It wasn't a good time for all this trouble but he had to deal with it. He tried the…
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