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Mira's Pov

Amazing what cards life has dealt me so far, I went from a obscure young girl to the admirable young woman I am today. It started with me marrying my best friend then having the perfect son that just so happens to be my companion. Now several years later, I am a mother of seven delightful children and a wife to the most astounding man in the world. A man that has been with me through thick and thin.

When she had thought there wasn't hope left, he never strayed far from her sight. At her lowest ebb he had been there to pick up the pieces. Not once did he repine or bemoan the impediment of having her as his queen and wife. And what a great father he was to all of the seven children.

Being a queen hasn't been easy either, but I have had the pleasure of having a mother-in-law who is willing to help me in my transition from a mere mother and wife into the queen of wolves. A queen that will voluntarily lay down her live for her kingdom. And a kingdom that would readily do the same for their queen. A mutual affection, one bore out of love and respect for the royal family.

Thankfully I gave full reign of my businesses to Josh, I know I wouldn't have been able to deal effectively with it. There was so much going on all at once. And what a bloody good job he has done at only eighteen years of age. He was high up there with the top CEO in the world business map. Some had thought he was getting succour from George but close friends and family knew better. Josh had done it all by himself with George as his role model.

The 'quads' as I like to call my four musketeers were now eight years old, though they looked twelve.. Thankfully in the last year their growth had significantly stunted,  but their intellect still remained on the rise. And should be in colleges in about two to four years from now. It scares me since I really want them to have as normal as feasible a childhood.

As for my tiny tearaways, little Alex and troublesome Sapphire. The still had everyone but me wrapped around their little fingers. George has it worse and I just let him be since it was clear that he was trying to makeup for not being there when the 'quads' were younger. I thought it a sweet gesture. At the moment the twins were into everything and were sending the servants on crazy chases around the palace. Oh did I mention how accident prone they were? Also like their celebrated siblings, they too were gifted the 'gift of imitations'. Meaning they can imitate whatever power they came across.

Amrita, DJ and Elle, were due for their seasonal Diwali visits. It hurt to see my little sister all alone but I thank the gods and goddesses she has the kids else she would have died with Danny. DJ reminded everyone of his father and looked like him as well. Himself and Elle both have their father's piercing blue eyes. It's such a shame he didn't get to see and hold them But most of all it hurts to know the kids will never know just how gracious their father was. Danny was a giving and intelligent person. Intelligence the children have inherited though Josh would like to think it's all due to his endeavour.

Celebrating Diwali was something we made a tradition out of three years ago and since then our parents came over every Diwali. A tradition that has since become vastly celebrated in the kingdom by adults and children alike. During which everywhere is decorated with lights and sweets are given to children. With everyone dressed in their finery. We made it a tradition rather than something of religious value and importance. With a spectacular firework display at night-time  as the highlight of the day. Concluding a joyous day.

Laurent was now a father of one, a son he could never stop bragging about. He always had to go on business trips with his mate and son traveling with him. So we really didn't see much of him. Even when he's in the kingdom. His excuse was that he had really busy schedule, but I know he has been trying to avoid us. He sort of blames himself for Amrita's predicament which he's been told is far fetched.  Obviously Laurent thinks otherwise since he got to know if he hadn't rejected Amrita on the day of Josh's sixteenth birthday, they would have been together now.

As for my relationship with my mate, well let's just say it couldn't be better. Our love has blossomed everyday even now we couldn't keep our hands to ourselves. I wake up to George and Marcus telling and showing me just how much they love me every morning. I wasn't complaining since I loved every minute of it. I couldn't get enough of my gorgeous mate and his wolf. We respected each other as equals and that has been the major recipe to our successful relationship.

George has never forced or try to instil in me his beliefs, he knew from the start that I was a woman with a mind of her own. If he had forceful approached me, with every step he takes, I would have taken ten backwards. Hence he would have lost me. Because being awkward was my style. Come to think of it, heaven knows how many times I had threatened to leave him and very nearly going through with it. I wonder where I'd be right now if it weren't for his commendable sufferance.

I haven't forgotten who I was, where I came from and what made me the Mira of today, George has kept me grounded whist the children are a constant reminder that my demons were not gone, they still lurk around the corner. Just because they are swept underneath a carpet until the next time they make an appearance. Knowing we have to make sure they are eradicated and they stay gone.

I enjoy my charity work immensely. Meeting new people as I travel the world. It's the working with the vulnerable and children around the supernatural world not just the wolf kingdom. Working with children gave me joy and helping the elderly, always gave me a sense of purpose. I was finally living up to my name 'Mira' while it meant abundance in Greek, it means mythical princess in Sanskrit and also means worthy of admiration in Latin. At the end of the day I was just MIRA.

George's P.o.v

"Mira, you know if you don't stop sighing I might put you over my knees and spank you." I said to my lovely mate who seem deep in thoughts to not have noticed me walk into our bed chamber. She giggled and rolled her eyes, something she does a lot when her mood was positive.

"I'd like to see you try Georgie." She smirked watching me stalk towards where she laid on our bed with both her hands underneath her head. I smiled feeling the happiness radiating off her in waves.

I could never get use to how quiet things have been around here in the last couple of years since Nolan's death. "Don't tease me babes. You wouldn't like the end result." I took her face in my hands capturing her lips in a breath-taking kiss that had me groaning and her moaning out loudly.

"I am not complaining lover boy, perhaps that's just what I crave." She was asking for it and I sure as hell wasn't one to let go of a make out session and a midday quickie. I stared in her eyes as lust and love shone through. I was sure mine wasn't any different.

After our workout session, we laid in bed panting trying to caught our breath. I held Mira in my arms with her head laid on my chest she asked. "You know baby you still haven't told me the truth and story about our first missed opportunity at meeting each other."

That's right I had declined to tell her of the first time I ever got her scent all those many years ago when I was seventeen. Yes that was twenty years ago, something that had paved way in the man I was today. I have categorically squashed down the idea of telling her the story but I think now is the time she finds out. Perhaps I will better understand what had happen that faithful night.

"Ok twenty years ago, father had been invited to a catwalk charity event.  Money raised during the auction was being given to 'Save the children' foundation. I had been in England at the time visiting Oxford University for a lecture." I chuckled remembering that trip and how during the lecture I became the lecturer. It was a course on political science.

"Oh well, father had an emergency meeting back at the kingdom and since I was in London at the time, I had to represent him. Instead of him having to make a mad dash back in time for the show."

"I wasn't really pleased because I already had a game of polo match planned with friends I had just met. All human friends might I add. So having to cancel on them cheesed me off big time. Wanting to be the rebellious awkward son, I made a real good effort to get there as late as I could possibly be."

At  that Mira laughed and so did I.  "You know it's quite a laborious task to visualise you as anything but the perfect son?" I laughed even harder hearing her say that. "It's no wonder they say 'looks can be deceiving' even I have been fooled." She pouted as I ran my thumb over her lips.

"You sure are right about that my darling, though my father did deserve it at the time. Come on he ruined my chance with my new friends." I frowned thinking back to my childhood and how hard it was for me to make friends and actually keep them. Who could blame me? I was far from a normal child at the time. So I really went ballistic when father wrecked my fortune once again.

"So I got there fashionably late, as soon as I got out of the chauffer driven car, I had smelt the sweetest scent to have ever graced my nostrils. It was lavender and wisteria flowers, I knew immediately it meant my mate was around there somewhere and all I had to do was follow the scent."

At that, Mira sat up though still laid on the bed her elbows supported her upper body as she looked at my face while I spoke thoughtfully. "Well you can imagine Marcus's annoyance and howl of pain when we couldn't find our mate. After going around in circles and zigzags for an hour, father eventually had to stop me from searching any further." Mira whimpered as she heard that.

"How did he know? I mean he was in the kingdom at the time." Wiping her tear stained face with my fingers, I pulled her close to me. I hated seeing tears in her eyes whether happy tears or sad tears.

"My assistant, driver and guards were with me baby. So basically anyone of them could have done it. I didn't really care about who had snitched me at the time. But I did cry a lot for weeks to be precise. I blamed everyone and everything on the face of this earth at first. Then I reproved myself for my stupidity at wanting to spite father." 

Taking a deep breath, "I was so depressed and so the priestess had to be summoned but you know, there obviously wasn't much she could do but tell me I'll see my mate again. From that day onwards I buckled up my acts and I just wanted to show my mate how good of a man I was if and when we do eventually meet each other. I wanted her to be proud of me." I smiled as Mira looked at me lovingly.

"I wanted you to be proud of me my Mira. Since I had felt something close to rejection, I didn't want to have to endure it a second time." I took a deep breath and sighed loudly.  "But who knew I would have to face that a second time because my mate turned out to be a stubborn mare."

At that Mira shoved me and elbowed my rib making me groan. And fake being in severe pain. "Get away from me since I am a silly mare."  I boomed a laughter I couldn't stop laughing.

"I didn't call you a silly mare Mira."  She frowned so I said, "You've just called yourself that. But now that I thong of it, it seems to suit you a lot better." I teased her. I watched a the penny dropped with her realising her mistake, she pulled further away from me. Cursing under her breath.

"So now Mira can you remember attending that said event? I would really like us to piece together the occurrence that day. I really want a closure and then perhaps we can now tell people the story, our story, our unique love story."

Mira was now back in my arms, "I remember vividly the charity event you're referring to. I was sixteen and mother's friend was the organiser. She thought I'd stand out on the runway due to my look and body shape. With my waist length hair."  She suddenly had a solemn look on her face one I have gotten used to and I recognise. She has it whenever she's missing or thinking of Nicholas.

"Nicholas had attended because he didn't deem it safe for me to be there alone even though mother was just around the corner." She rolled her eyes and chuckled sadly. I have come to accept the fact that Nicholas will forever be a constant fixture in her live. I cannot change that and I wont change that.

"As soon as I did my final walk, he was already behind the stage with a bouquet of my favourite flowers waiting to whisk me home. He was just as possessive and jealous as you were. Which I had found cute at the time."  I growled because Marcus doesn't like being called cute and that only made her grin. "Shush wolfy, else I'll stop my tale." She stuck her tongue out at me.

"Childish much, sometimes I wonder between you and the kids who is the adult."  She growled nipping my earlobe. "Ouch babes that hurts." I complained rubbing my ear.

"Well clever pants, that's the whole idea. It's suppose to hurt. Now be careful what you say, next time I'll be biting something far more interesting." My hands immediately flew to my member without thinking. It was a spontaneous reaction. Causing Mira to laugh out loudly like a maniac.

"It's funny how vulnerable you look naked." She licked her lips as she stare in my eyes.

I wasn't having that so I made sure my member wasn't in her line of sight. Who could blame me? Better safe than sorry. "As I was saying I had to leave very early for my safety." She said with her fingers air quoting the word safety. "I must have just left when you got there." Unfortunately that's what had occurred on that faithful day twenty years ago.

"Our path had almost crossed, except fate had thought it wasn't the right time for us to meet each other." I kissed her deeply making her struggle to catch her breath. "But like the say good things come to those who waits." At that Mira nodded her head in agreement to my words of wisdom.

Des's P.o.v

We finally arrived at our destination, looking around me nothing seemed or felt familiar. Though it was night time, I was still but an empty shell. And that was disappointing to say the least. I couldn't quench the excitement brewing within me, my feral side pranced about with a sense of belonging. Like this was where we should be, this was home. Although I didn't know what home really meant, I feel home was where the heart was.

Abbot Titan's friend approached us from the safety of the bushes surrounding where the portal had dropped up off. He too was a fairly older gentleman. "Glad to see you could make it. I am Aaron." He introduced himself stretching a hand out to me which I gladly too. "You look familiar you know?" That immediately peeked my interest. Maybe someone here might recognise me.

"Aaron my dear friend, I wouldn't advice you getting this young man's hope up and to have it crashed, so hmm please refrain from doing so and choose your words wisely."

"Titan, all I said is that he looks familiar. Anyway, we'll try the DNA database tomorrow and if he was previously a citizen of this kingdom, then him name and data should be found fairly quick." I got excited as I hope something at least comes up when we investigate tomorrow. I just wanted the nightmare of not knowing my true identity behind me.

We piled into Aaron's car as we drove to his home. I blocked them out and was deep in thoughts as they both spoke like long lost acquaintance. I groaned loudly as I was suddenly hit with overwhelming sadness I clutch my chest above my heart hoping the pain would go away. I buckled over in the back seat of the car where I was sat. Panting as I willed the pain to vanish. Aaron pulled over and looked at me with concern.

"What is wrong with him?"  He asked with me still clutching my chest whilst taking deep, quick breaths.

"He's feeling the emotional pain and sadness his companion is going through."  Titan responded making Aaron release an audible gasp.

"Please don't tell me he has been away from his companion all that time. She must be going through a lot of pain. That is assuming it is a she." He joked making Titan and myself laugh. "Knowing you are only feeling a fraction of her pain tsk tsk ." He  abruptly stopped talking not finishing his statement.

Aaron got back in the car ten minutes after we had pulled over. We got to his home where he quickly designated rooms to us since he lived alone. His maid only came in thrice a week to help clean up. We all had an early night as I wanted a early start the next day. The sooner I find my companion the better, I wasn't sure how much more to these sudden pains I could endure.

Waking up the next day, we all set out for the national library. It was one of the very few places where all I needed to do was scan my fingers and my information should all be in there somewhere. It was practically empty when we got there, except of course two librarians who seemed more interested in the game of poker they were playing online.

So we just helped ourselves to the finger scanning machine. I was so petrified for fear of being disappointed until Titan laid a hand on my shoulder. "Don't worry Des, if this doesn't work out then hmm we could always try something else." He tried persuading me though he was far from convincing. He didn't seem convinced himself, there was that look of uncertainty in his aged eyes.

Not holding back any further, I put my thumb and then all of my fingers on the machine as it scanned my fingers, I couldn't help but pry to the gods that something worthwhile came up. Something to finally pinpoint who I was and perhaps a closure. It wasn't until I heard gasps did I realise my eyes had been shut all along. I slowly opened it and was hit with photographs of myself. 

Documents that her dated back two hundred years, and now I was faced with my real name. My name is Daniel Martin, but I was known as Danny by all. I was the chief adviser of the previous king of vampires. It sais I was highly intellectual with a very high IQ. It mentioned me being single with no companion or children. Nobody knew of my whereabouts because the last anyone heard of me was three years ago during the war between wolves and vampires. I had been against the war and as a result I was supposedly killed by the late King Nolan.

I cringed as I read on, does this mean I was a traitor? Had I failed my people by not supporting the war? Was it a justified war? I asked myself several questions feeling to weak to continue. "Des- I mean Danny if it would make you feel any better, the war was far from justifiable. King Nolan had kidnapped and raped the queen of wolves and her sister wanting the queen to produce an heir since he was guaranteed a strong heir if she did."

"It was said that she did conceive but killed the babies the first time around by jumping off a table whilst pregnant. He raped her again and this time she was once again pregnant with twin babies." Aaron chuckled dryly. "Do you know this time around she dug her claws into her womb ripping the babies out of her and removing her uterus in the process?" I cringed with goose bumps all over my arms hearing how gory it had been.

"She did it right in front of her mate and children, the whole of the supernatural world had watched it happen on live TV. So if you are interested there are footages back at my home you could watch." So king Nolan was far from fair. "Till date most vampires will tell you that, if only Nolan had consulted with you on his plan, we wouldn't have experienced the wrath that came upon us from the wolves."

"Yes Danny the death toll was in it's hundreds of thousands with not even a single wolf dying. The victims would have been more if you and your friends hadn't warn the citizens to stay out of the fight as all the wolves wanted was king Nolan." Titan added thoughtfully.

Now I knew a little bit about myself, I wanted to meet my friends so I got their names and contact details hoping they knew who my companion was or this person that was causing me a lot of distress. Aaron had helped me contact them once we got back to his home. Less than thirty minutes later, I had seven men stood staring at me like I was a ghost. Or an alien from outer space.

They had been debriefed on my mental state and knew I needed them to fill in the gaps in my life. "So..." I dragged on since no one seem to be saying anything but staring still in a state of shock. "Sit down please, sorry if I act in an unfamiliar manner towards you. Up until an hour ago, I didn't even know my real name. So pardon my shortcomings."  They nodded taking in what I said.

"It's just good to have you back Danny, just seeing you alive and well is more than enough for me and the rest of the guys." A guy said with a sad smile on his face. With the others agreeing with what he had  said.  "When we couldn't find your corpse after the war, we had thought like many you were burnt to ashes. It was really tough on me and the guys even though you had said farewell before your suicide mission." He chuckled when he saw the look of dismay I had on.

"Oh our poor lover boy Danny, you had sacrificed yourself for her." For her? Who was he speaking about? I was confused, this sucks. Seeing the confusion clearly written on my face he said, "Please don't tell me you forgot your companion too." He said exasperatedly. "This is a lot serious than I thought, how could one forget their companion?"  He finished as I nodded my head confirming his fear.

"That's hmm kind of one of the many reasons I needed to talk to you guys urgently. You see I've been experiencing severe heartache and overwhelming emotional distress for moths since I woke up from coma. I only mentioned it to Abbot Titan two days ago which brought us here." They all listened taking it all in. "I don't know my companion's name, what she looks like or if she's waiting for me. Knowing the world thought I was dead. In fact I did die but the gods and goddesses thought it necessary to bring me back only without my memories." I grumbled quietly but they all heard me anyway.

"Amrita."  One of them had said so I asked what he meant he just said, "Her name is Amrita. She's the sister to the queen of wolves and the aunt to the king of fairies." Aaron and Titan gasped, I could barely hear them murmuring how big a deal this was and how interesting a turn of event this has suddenly become. I tuned them out as I recited her name continuously in my head.

Her name sounded unique and elating to not only my heart but my feral side. My vampire was pleased he now knew his companion's name. I was enthused I now only needed a face to the name. I was suddenly hit with memories of a beautiful young girl. She had the most gorgeous eyes I had ever seen, with lovely tanned skin. I saw our first meeting when I had found out she was my companion. I buckled over with my eyes tightly shut as I watched our life play like a movie in front of me.

I saw her give herself to me willingly, she had told me that she loved me and yet I had pushed her away afterwards to a second mate. A werewolf mate. 'NO' I cannot believe I did that to her for fear of her rejecting me. I had sacrificed myself during the war to bring peace and stability to my people. Amrita had wailed as I laid there dying with her in a portal, she had told me she loved me and begged me not to leave her alone. A gasp waking up from my trance, as everyone n the room stared at me.

"I cannot go to her, I had sent her away to her werewolf mate." I said with a hiss hating that I had done that to myself and Amrita. "Now I think I know why the gods took away my memories. They wanted to give her a chance with her wolf mate, but what I don't get is why they brought me back?" Surely she's with Laurent now and they likely have a kid or two. I thought bitterly.

"Danny, she choose to remain single hence the pain." Abbot Titan said as if reading my thoughts.

"I heard she lost her memory and was out of it for a while when she thought you had died. She even forgot her second mate Laurent."  One of the guys had said. So does that mean she's still single? That made me really happy. Or does that mean she has forgotten me as well?

"Argh this hurts a lot more than I thought it would. I don't even have the right to approach her, I had taken the choice away from her not leaving the decision to her." I immediately knew I had a lot of grovelling to do. "If I remember her correctly I am in real deep shit."  They all laughed but this wasn't a joking matter. This was serious. "I'm being serious here, I remember what Laurent had to go through for upsetting her for far less than I have done."

"Does anyone knows where she is these day? I mean is she still a lawyer and supermodel?" I cracked a smile remembering how I had gone through hours of footage of her to pacify my vampire. She was just that stunning to look at.

"The last we heard she now lives in the fairy palace with her nephew. Oh he's now the king of fairies and let me tell you Danny in the three years you've been absent, that young prince Joshua has the supernatural world literally eating out of his hands. You wouldn't believe it if you saw the success he has brought to the fairies."  The fairies were at the bottom of the pile the last I checked.

"Danny, they are right up there with the wolves now. That young king has worked his butt off to get them there and he is a visionary leader. Most just say 'Like father like son'  referring to the king of wolves even though they aren't biologically related."

"Wow so does that mean my Amrita is always with him?" At least she isn't alone at all times. I tried telling myself that. "Has he a mate or queen yet?" I asked out of curiosity.

"No he hasn't met his mate and guess what?" He asked rhetorically so I said nothing. "He's a virgin who has swore to wait on his mate. Now with all that success you could imagine the sheer amount of young ladies vying for his attention." I laughed remembering the last time I had spoken to him. He had made it clear Amrita was more than dear to him and he wasn't going to tolerate anything untoward her.

"I think Amrita is a council lady for the fairies and one of his company lawyers. Since queen Mira had relinquished her rights to her company when king Joshua had turn sixteen years old. She had given everything she had to him and from there he had built a mega sized empire." I was happy to know Amrita was doing well for herself though she wasn't emotionally strong.

"I tell you, they are only second to the wolves. And as for us, well Nolan's distant relatives I'm sure you remember them. Well they took over the palace and have slowly rebuilt the destruction left behind by the wolves." I thought back thinking who it could have been and if they were capable of building this kingdom after what Nolan brought upon us.

"The next in line should be one of the little identical twins if you remember clearly they are called prince Curtis and prince Henry. Right now we have a regent in place but one of the boys should take over at the age of eighteen." I wasn't really interested all I could think of now was how to get to Amrita.

"I need help with seeing Amrita, any idea guys?" I didn't want to just call and ask to see her especially not after three years apart with her thinking I was dead. I needed to do right by her.

"Hmm, the wolves hold a celebration of light festival every year, that's really the only time vampires and other supernatural beings are allowed into their kingdom without being scrutinised." I scowled with a scrunched face. So they all grinned. "You see, since what Nolan did they have become really cautious and you cant really blame them. Especially after what queen Mira and Amrita had gone through."  I nod in understanding as I sympathised with their plights.

"That my friend is the only way to see Amrita since she attends every year and the festival takes place tomorrow. You my friend are in luck since your dear buddies are attending the festivities." I had a massive grin on my face hearing him say that.  "But my dear, Amrita is guarded more than a freaking queen. Know this now, it would be a challenge to get anywhere near her." I am up for a challenge I thought to myself. As long as I see and talk to her I was going to be fine.

"Why is she so heavily protected? I mean I would expect something like that for queen Mira, just not her. Is there something I need to know about?" They looked at each other having silent conversation and then one of them said,

"First of all she's practically the queen of fairies since whatever requires a woman touch, she's given the task. Also after the trauma she suffered at Nolan's hands, let's just say King Joshua became extremely protective of her and the fairies will die to keep their king happy. Nobody wants to get on his bad side and experience his wrath." I felt jealous hearing that at the same time glad he was doing everything to keep her safe.

"Also there's more to it and you should be able to find out when we get there tomorrow morning." On that note we chatted on lighter subjects and they bided me goodnight with promise to pick me up in the morning. That night I tossed and turn finding sleep elusive. Morning couldn't come soon enough.

The next morning I was up and ready early, Titan and Aaron had asked to join us as well, so that made us a group of ten vampires. We piled into the portal and in no time we arrived at the wolf kingdom. The whole place was bouncing with people from all species. "This is amazing who would have thought we'd ever witness such a gathering?" I asked taking it all in.

It felt like one big family affair, they didn't discriminate because we were vampires. Rather they welcomed us with open arms and even provided us with free blood drink. Which had Abbot Titan laughing, he was relishing their hospitability. There were children running amuck at every turn. It was fun to see how parents let go of their wards.

"This was started by queen Mira after the fiasco with Nolan, she wanted to celebrate with her people getting rid of the bad memories. It just picked up from there and became a hit with unmated species finding their mates here." Remembering the smart beautiful queen Mira, only her could come up with this. I wonder how much convincing she had to do to get that grumpy king George on-board this plan. The thought had me snickering. Knowing how whipped he was.

I was suddenly bumped into, looking around I saw no one. But when I felt my trousers being tugged I looked down to see the most adorable children I had ever seen in my over two centuries of existence. I stared in their eyes and I could practically feel my soul calling to theirs. What was happening to me? Why did they have such an effect on me? They smiled and I saw their fangs, only then did I realise they were vampires. They smelt like vampires, but they also smelt of fairies. Even though they weren't hybrids. They were full blooded vampires. I got down on my knees so I was eye level with them.

"Hello kiddos, how may I help you?" I smiled at them, I've always loved kids and hope to have perhaps four someday. That is if Amrita is willing to accept me and bore me four children. I thought smiling.

"Father."  The little girl said with a cheeky smile. I pity her parents because they'll be chasing off lots of boys when she's older and boy will she be breaking hearts.

"Are you lost?" I asked them but they shook their little heads indicating 'NO'. "Are you looking for your father?"  They bobbed their heads meaning 'YES'.  I turned to my friends who were grinning like maniacs. "I need to help these kids look for their parents. Come on I need your help guys." They just stood still smiling. "Hey what with the dubious smiles?"  Before they could respond several uniformed people ran towards us. Causing everyone to stare.

"Prince DJ and princess Elle, your mother has been at her 'wits end' looking for both of you. You are in trouble young ones."  A lady I thought looked like a governess said as she tried taking their hands. They both hissed at her which made me chuckle at how vicious they got. Who would have thought the babies I thought were angels only minutes ago could get so nasty.

Looking towards my friends, I said,  "Let's go I've got a companion to search for." But when my eyes met with Abbot Titan, he had a thoughtful look on. Like he was trying to piece a puzzle together.

"Father don't leave us again." The little boy said holding onto my legs. I was confused so I thought I perhaps looked like his father or the kid was just being a kid. So I looked at the governess for help only to find her staring at me strangely. Even the guards were doing the same. So I got back down on my knees so I could make the children understand that I wasn't their father.

"Sorry kiddos, but I really need to go look for someone. I have been away from her for three very long years. I promise to help you look for your father afterwards if you haven't found him later when I am done."  I didn't feel too good about leaving them alone but I had my priorities set. Just then the little girl smacked her forehead and groaned.

"Why do adults always make things so complicated? I thought cousin Josh said father was smart?" She asked her brother. Seeing as they were both of the same height I now knew they were twins.

"He obviously lied duh."  The boy hissed as his blue eyes became as black night. I just stared not understanding all these cryptic talk and sly glances I was getting from the wolves around and my friends. I had better get out of her fast.

With a deep sigh I said, "See you later children."  Then I turned around dragging my friends with me. My feral side wanted me to run back to the kids and protect them like a father would. What the hell? Who the heck are they for him to give them priority over our companion? I thought bitterly. "My feral is getting his priorities mixed up, those kids are confusing him so the quicker we walk away the better for my sanity." I grumbled to no one in particular.

"You'll regret your words Danny, so think wisely before you open your mouth."  Abbot Titan said giving me and the others pointed look. Hours later, I still hadn't seen Amrita though I had been told she was in the kingdom. I had searched just about everywhere possible. It was coming to the close of the festival we were then told there would be a cracking fire work display. Now everyone was waiting for the sky to get dark in time for the display.

I came to an abrupt stop when I saw in front of me sat my Amrita, in the arms of Laurent. And with them were two children it was a picture of a perfect family. She has moved on with Laurent, they now have a family, I was three years too late. I must be stupid to not have expected this much.

 Amrita's P.o.v

The celebrations were in full swing, with everyone in party mode. I had been asleep most of the day as I felt really weak lately. This has been going on for months. Not wanting to cause any further bother, I hadn't said anything about it. I sat down watching children play, families enjoy their time together and mates stare at each other with love and adoration. Something I would never have, something only Danny could have given me. I sighed as I got teary eyed once again.

"Hey, do you mind if I join you?" I smiled recognising that voice immediately as Laurent's. We've become friends over the years though  I still didn't have a clear recollection of our time as mates.

"Sure thing man, no one is stopping you."  He perched next to me laying his hand on my shoulders. It was a comforting gesture nothing sexual about it.

"You do know everything is going to be alright so why fret?" He asked as I looked away numbly. "Amrita, I think it's time you moved on. You are a strong intelligent woman so why do you do this to yourself?"  Is he being funny right now? I thought quietly. How the heck does he expect me to move on? I had lost my companion, the love of my life within two days of meeting him. You don't move on.

"Laurent, it's far more difficult than you think it is. Danny died saving me, I didn't even get to really  express how I felt about him. There were so many words that were left unspoken. I couldn't even bloody bury him at least if I had done that, I would have a grave to visit and talk to." I laughed thinking how bad I have it. "I have nothing of his other than my children."

"Yes Amrita, you have the children, HIS children. So why the solemn look? You need to be happy. Can't you at least do that for me Amrita? Only when you're happy will I feel complete." Before I could say more to that I babies dashed over.

"Mother, mother, come quickly. We saw him he's here mother." They shouted but I brushed them off thinking they were playing their silly games again. So I remained sat where I was with Laurent still holding me. "Uncle Laurent, you really need to believe us we are telling the truth." DJ whispered quietly into Laurent's ear. He just nodded his head agreeing to whatever DJ was saying.

I pulled Elle onto my laps as she kept whining, while Laurent had DJ on his lap with his arm still on my shoulder. "Mother you've got to listen to us. Please mother, please....." She whined on until I heard a all too familiar hiss. It couldn't be though, so I ignored it. That was until a movement to my left caught my eyes. I shook my head trying to get my bearings right. I must be dreaming or better still I must be seeing his ghost. But why does he look so angry, sad and jealous?

I closed and opened my eyes a few times and he stood still with so many emotions now displaying themselves in his eyes. Before I could stop myself, I was running towards him like the psycho I was slowly turning into. I heard Laurent screaming my name trying to get me to stop. But I couldn't Danny was getting away from me again and this time I wasn't letting him do that.

"Danny, Danny... I am asking you to stop please stop Danny."  He was dashing through the crowd very quickly and now I was getting really pissed off. "If you don't stop right now Danny I am telling you to never appear before me again." I hissed and then turned back heading towards the castle again. I needed explanation from him, I should be the one who feels betrayed. Where the fuck had he been for three years?  He'll pay for the pain he has put me through.

A touch on my shoulder had me hissing and baring my fangs, looking at who it was, I was met with blue eyes that have haunted me for years. "Get your hands off me Danny." I hissed and then continued walking. Danny gripped my hand again trying to stop me. I felt the all too familiar tingles which made me sigh in a satisfactory mood. "Don't touch me Danny, you have no right to." I told him after I had composed myself. "I'm pissed at you right now I could literally hurt you. So back the fuck off."

"Mother, did you just use the swear word?"  DJ asked. I had thought I had said that quietly enough but obviously not. "Apologise this minute mother." Great just freaking great. DJ had only just met him for the first time and had already started taking his side.

"I'm sorry I swore."  I said through gritted teeth which Danny had found amusing. "There's nothing to laugh about Danny, why did you return?" I asked with so much anger "The sooner you answer the quicker you'd be on your way like you did before."

"Hey Aunt Amrita, you should go easy on him. He has a worthy explanation for his long absence." I scowled at Josh who gave me a mock surrender with both my hands up. "Come on kiddos, let's leave the grown ups to talk." Josh said taking the twins with him. "Go on, wave mother bye-bye." Once I was sure they had disappeared from hearing distance, I turned angrily to hear what Danny had to offer.

"Amrita, please sit down there's so much I need to tell you and it's going to take a while." Laurent got up telling me he'd see me later. After he had left, Danny had told me all that had happened to him in the three years since he was gone. I cried as I listened to all he has had to go through. Being injured, then dying, only to fall into a coma. I apologised telling him I was sorry I doubted him and we just held each other for a very long time watching the fire works go off.

"I see you settled with Danny at last." He was so cute being jealous so I chuckled. "And you even have his kids."  Oh no you didn't. I thought as I jabbed my fingers into his chest.

"A father that cannot even recognise his children? Is that what you are Danny? "He looked dumbfounded. Then lifted me up and kissed me wildly as the pennies finally dropped he now knew they were his children and I had stayed faithful to him. I knew we would be happy now I had my mate with me and my children had their father.

THE END