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Laurent

I waited patiently for Eden to see me, my anger hitting a new pitch with every second. I wasn't mad about her being gone, she was free after all, she was allowed to do whatever she pleased, I know she didn't have that privilege before.

What I was mad about was the fact that she spent her time with Waydi. He was a good friend to Larry and I, but he was still pissed about Val and mine relationship. I had been wrong with that, this much I knew, but I didn't care back then. I had wanted her and she wanted me, so instead of hiding and messing around in the dark, we made our relationship public. Waydi didn't take that well, even though he and Val had been over for months.

He said that it was the principle, that his "best friend" and ex shouldn't have messed around together.

I agreed with him but I had been so consumed with my feelings for Val, that I was ready to overlook any and everything that would get in our way. It put a massive strain on Waydi and mine friendship, to the point of where we didn't speak to each other for damn near a year. And the fact that he was being all friendly with Eden now, put me on edge. It would be a poor decision on his part, to interfere and instill his way into my bond with Eden.

After saying her good nights to Mason, her warm mocha eyes landed on me and for a good few seconds, my heart stopped beating. She was so beautiful with the wind caressing her curls to the side and the moonlight casting a dim glow on her features. She slowly walked towards me, apprehension deep in her eyes. When she was within five feet, the bond sparked alive, filling my body with desire and setting my veins on fire, nearly causing me to falter in my anger. Her sudden inhale of air let me know that she felt it too.

"Where were you?" I asked breathlessly, the bonds strength intensifying. Her eyelids fluttered closed and she walked closer to me, now just inches from where I stood, within kissing distance.

"Do not pretend Laurent, you know where I was. Was it necessary to follow me?" Her reply caused me to groan, her voice was doing terrible things to the lower regions of my body.

"I wouldn't have had to follow you if you would have just informed me of your leaving." I forced anger into my tone, but I was quickly losing that fight to lust.

This was ridiculous.

"If you would've paid attention to me at all today, you would've been told!" Her eyes snapped open as the hurt in her overwhelmed the bond. I flinched at the screech, regret crossing over into my mental. I uncrossed my arms and took her hand in mine, pure ecstasy spread through our touch, this was more dangerous than any drug.

"I apologize little one, I'm still adjusting to things. And do not forget, you asked to be alone, I simply obliged." She snatched her hand away, brushing past me with so much anger that she hit my shoulder with her own and entered inside the house. Taking a deep breath, I let the flames of desire slowly drain from my system. I needed a clear head and the bond was making that fucking difficult.

I mean I heard of the effects of finding your fated mate but no one ever informed me of how hard it was to breathe and think near them or how powerful a hold the bond shackled to me.

I counted to a hundred before I went inside, passing by Larry to get to the room I now shared with Eden.

"Laurent, can we talk?" Larry said, stopping in his stride to look over his shoulder at me. Gazing at the door, I fought with myself on whether to go talk to Larry or Eden.

"Laurent, it's important." Larry spoke with impatience this time, his foot tapping the floor. Smacking my teeth, I followed Larry back outside irritated. Leaning against the maple wood walls, Larry seemed so anxious.

"What is it brother?" I asked, his emotions messing with my own. At times like this, I hated how strong our connection was because right after asking, a huge dislike for Eden ripped through my body and I fell on my knees. Gasping for air, I clawed at the ground, breaking the wood as I felt my lungs constricting as though I was suffocating.

"Stop....Larry!" I was able to get out between coughing gasps. Larry pupils dilated and he rushed to me, placing his hand on my shoulder.

"What did I do Laurent?!" His hysterical cry pained me more and I began to see blackness tinging the edges of my vision.

"Erase..Eden from... your mind!" My body gave in and I collapsed on the floor, darkness taking over.

"Are you okay my child?" A feminine voice with a hint of masculinity asked. I tried to move but my body refused to cooperate.

"Do not do that child, I placed a unconsciousness spell upon you. It was the only way to keep you from losing your mind because of your twin." That made no sense, I could clearly hear her though.

"Because I choose to let you hear me. Now stop thinking and listen to me. There is danger coming your way in the form of a man with cerulean eyes. He will take the life of your fated mate and should he succeed, you will die as well. You must journey to the Divine Life and seek out the Oracle. Only she can help you and your fated."

Air rushed into my body and my body arched up as the foreign feeling of being half awake rocked my mental.

"Laurent! Oh hell bro, you scared the fuck out of me!" Larry's voice washed over me and I groaned in pain. My head pounded like someone was hitting it with a sledgehammer, constantly. With Larry slowly helping me to my feet, my eyesight fully returned and I saw that I was still outside.

"How long was I out Larry?" My tongue felt swelled and my words stumbled out. Letting go of me, Larrys arms stayed around me to see it I would fall, when he was satisfied that I wouldn't, he stepped away.

"Only a few minutes, hardly enough time for me to move you inside. What happened?" Pure concern entered his browned eyes and I just stared at him, irked as all hell.

"You happened! You know how we can sense each other's emotions and thoughts, well your dislike of Eden caused her and mine bond to act the fuck out! Damnit Larry!" Gently rubbing my chest right above my heart would be, I took a calming breath. Seems I would have to cut our twin connection for awhile, until I figured out how to fix this shit.

"I'm sorry Lau.. It's just that Val been missing since yesterday and I blame Eden. Before she came here, everything was fine now everything feels so out of order." The look Larry gave me showed me that he thought I would be losing my mind about Val being gone. Pity that I would have to disappoint him.

"That's the important thing you had to tell me? That Val is missing for a day? That's bullshit, I don't fucking care." I rolled my shoulders, trying to ease the soreness. The look of incredulous on Larry's face nearly made me bark in laughter.

"What do you mean you don't care?! This is Val Laurent, the woman who you been with, the woman you chose, hell the woman you wanted to have your kids!" Red blotched Larry's cheeks as the anger boiling in him overflowed. I cocked my head to the side, inhaling some more air.

"Yes I am aware of that Larry but it's only been a day. Val has taken week long trips before, why would I worry now?" I made my way to the door, completely done with this conversation. I needed to find out about that voice in my head, and how I could figure out where the Divine Life hid. That was going to be like chasing a myth, fruitless but I needed to try. Something about the voice words rang true and I needed to find out what.

"What if she doesn't come back this time Laurent? There's not much for her here while Eden takes precedence in your heart." I looked over my shoulder to see the anguish in Larry. I slanted my lips to the side, I didn't really know how to feel about his words.

"If she chooses to leave for good, who am I to stop her? Artemis made my bed, now I have no choice but to lay in it." The door creaked as it closed behind me.