And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Ivy.

Burning fires, distant roars, signs of blood, and many more.

These were things that filled my mind every time I closed my eyes, and though I sought comfort and love that I had for my children, I felt incredibly vulnerable.

It had been three days since I'd had the children and three days since I had even touched Damien. He was still not home, and my heart broke every moment he was away.

Some might think I was being selfish because I had three more mates here that doted on me endlessly and wanted my attention, but the problem was, it was hard when part of you was missing.

I wasn't trying to be complicated.

I wasn't trying to ruin the relationships that I had. Everybody seemed to think I should just be okay, but nobody knows what it's like to have a piece of you torn away.

To have someone you love taken from you, and not knowing whether they are alive or dead. That feeling was incredibly raw.

to pretend you're okay, and the

that Damian was taken, she headed back home in search of answers. "You're back," I said with a small smile as I stood from where

back now. Where are my little babies

a small giggle, she strolled over to the crib and looked down at the two sleeping babies within. They were beautiful in every way, and I was still amazed every day at how lucky I was to

always. But her brother

still cannot believe that those are the two names that you chose. Castor is such a boy's name, and Pollux, are you trying to have the poor kid picked on?" Laughter erupted from my lips for the first time in days, and as it did, I watched James pop his head around the corner, staring

make her laugh? I've literally been

and brows raised, she stared at him, absolutely dumbfounded by his outburst. "I asked her why

him, and as he looked at the children, he shook his head and shrugged his shoulders. "I've literally tried to talk her out of picking those names and sticking with them, but she is adamant that those are the children's names and so, therefore, I will not argue with

Pollux is a strong, sturdy name,

stared at me in disbelief, absolutely

not the only reason you named them that," Mom called from the other side of the nursery where she was folding baby clothes. "Why don't you tell them the other

I had breathed out heavily and took a seat back in the small rocking chair I had near their crib. My

was a dream that I had. They were the first set of twins born in Gemini. Their bloodlines are strong and