And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 104: Losing Control

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.

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. 

One moment you’re trying to pretend you’re okay, and the next you’re sobbing.

‘Hey, you,” kate said, knocking on my door. I hadn’t seen her since the day the babies were born. She was full of life, but

when we found out 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

hug I feared would end.

“I told you I’d be back now. Where are my little babies at?”

With 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 was to have them.

“Castor is the sleeping beauty, as always. But her brother Pollux does not enjoy sleeping for more than three hours.”

her nose. “I 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 at me with surprise.

“Holy shit, how did you make her laugh? I’ve literally been trying to do that for the past few days.”

absolutely dumbfounded by his outburst.”I asked her why she picked those baby

him, and as he

talk her out of picking those names and sticking

is adamant that those are the children’s names and so,

by, and Pollux is a strong, sturdy name, and if he

absolutely speechless, as James

Mom called from the other side of the nursery where she was folding baby clothes. “Why don’t you tell them

had breathed out heavily and took a seat back in the small rocking chair I

were the first set of twins born in Gemini. Their bloodlines are

muttered, scrunching her brows as in confusion. “That’s impossible. There haven’t been Gemini twins

the door with a cup of hot tea. “Sorry it took me so long, my dear Hale

thank you. The steam from the piping hot liquid filled

“This smells absolutely delicious.”

will help to loosen you up and

I saw Damian dying. I knew it was my mind tormenting me

is whether Pollux will allow me to get

her feet as she walked towards me. “Did

unnatural. Even though it was super convenient, I enjoyed the feeling of having

I stocked just like you said. There is

will take tonight’s feeding shifts with

done, mother,” I scoffed as I lifted the teacup to my

as hard as you think, and instead of trying

try to accompany it

with this woman. She refused to leave, no matter how many times she had talked to her mate Blake. He was growing impatient, but she told him

words to give to you,” kate said as

right? And what were

here and drag you home, regardless.

just passed a sex message,” I said nonchalantly, watching as Kate’ s eyes widened and a look of disgust crossed her face as she glanced between my mother and

absolutely fucking disgusting. I am not your sex correspondent person over here. You two need to learn how to

she had just done. Moments like this were the ones I looked forward

spirits high, but

in conversation seemed to

sighed. “I wasn’t able to find anything, but we have

What kind of