And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Damian.

The moment I walked into the room and saw Ivy awake, I was blown away. I didn't think it would ever be possible, and I had slowly started to lose hope, but the moment I heard her voice through my mind, I knew it couldn't be real. How many times had I actually contemplated hearing her?

More than I can count, that's for sure.

For a moment I thought I was losing my mind, but when Talon and Hale took off running up the stairs, I knew it must have been real and the possibility had made my heart soar.

I thanked the gods for bringing her back to me, but I just prayed it would be forever this time. I couldn't survive losing her again.

A few days had passed since then, and with every moment she was awake, I slowly found myself going better and better. I didn't feel hollow and empty anymore. I didn't feel like I was the reason she was gone. Instead, we spent every moment together as if nothing had ever happened.

As if the war and everything else had only been a dream.

Sitting in the living room with Ivy and the twins, I watched her sit on the floor as the twins handed her various toys. I had waited so long to see this, and now that I could, I wanted to hold the memory forever. The twins had their mother's back, and from the looks in their eyes, they were happy.

She was the love of my life, and I hated it took me so long to realize. But now she was back, and I was going to make sure I showed her just how much she meant to me. Just how much she meant to this family. There was no way in hell I was ever walking away from her again. I would never keep a secret from her again. Those days were long over.

my lesson just as

said to Ivy as he

completely, but I

to laugh. The twins glanced up at the two of

back at the twins; her smile brightening knowing what I said was

have plenty of time to make new memories," Hale replied, causing her smile to fall slightly as she nodded

I missed out on so much already. Some of those memories are

have because of what had happened. Regardless, though, she didn't hold a

we can take the children outside, take them to the play in the park.

awoke, how strong the bond with her had grown. The

seen everyone. Of course, I was pregnant at the time but if the children have been going there, then I want that to continue. It's about them,

a bit." Standing to my feet, I moved from the room to give

as soon as we were out

deserves time alone with them. Instead of one of us

as he followed me