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I jumped  awake falling off the  cot bed that resembled a mattress. The hard hut floor greeting me with glee. I struggled to not vomit as my stomach churned repeatedly 

Taylen still slumbered on peacefully and i tried not to  wake him with my retching

Sinik's memories destroyed me in a way i did not expect 

How could a person be so foul. so revolting. i felt wholly disgusted that we were related. I shared her eye color. God how could Sin stand to even look at me? I could hardly look at myself now.

Suddenly I viewed everything differently.  i viewed Sinik and his surly ways in an entirely new Light

How would i ever change that view? It would forever be imprinted in my memory

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That night was  the wedding celebration of Judah.  i didn't want to sour it with unsavory thoughts and talks.  so I put on the dress Charlene  insisted i wear and prepared myself for an uncomfortable evening

The dress was black and it flowed elegantly down to my feet. its silky material clung to all my generous curves enticingly. My unruly curls were delicately pinned back from my face,  ignoring the few tendrils that escaped my taming. Makeup was never something i wore,  so i showed up  barefaced hoping i didn't embarrass the bride or my brother. I dressed Taylen and walked to the clearing where the joining  would take place

The ceremony commenced effortlessly and  it was profoundly beautiful and inspiring. I found myself wishing i too had that special someone. My last two  attempts had become  utter failures. As much i craved what Judah had i was loathe to try again.

Judah danced and laughed happily with his bride and friends as did the entirety of his people. I however felt burdened. So burdened  that even human alcoholic drinks could not loosen me

The many  couples along the dance floor  swayed and rejoiced and Ayla wanted that as well,  so she sought out a man to make her feel desirable and make her forget her woes, even if  only for the night . The bride had come and whisked Tay away for a dance leaving me alone with my ever tortured thoughts

Just then A lone figure stepped from the crowd, his imposing strength and mass towering over most all present 

"Can i have this dance?"

I briefly thought  to decline but one look into his deep red eyes and i was lost. Held prisoner and plummeting endlessly into an abyss i didn't ever  want  to resurface from

His hands rested on my lower back as i clutched his shoulder 

Appropriately we were touching yet both our eyes said more  than our tongue ever could 

Sinik stole apart of me i never felt with any other. It was raw, passionate, intense and absolute

He stroked my cheek with a gentleness i didn't know he could  possess.

Still in needed to know 

"My grandmother?" Was all i said. i knew he would understand what i was asking

He tensed instantly 

Still his hands remained fixed along my body. It was his gaze he found hard to maintain

"Sin? I just wanna know you" I implored to him sincerely 

He inhaled deeply composing himself 

"She was the love of my life or so i thought. I was willing to give up everything for her. My fathers legacy, my respect and reputation among our people, The kings wrath. But it was all a lie. She used me to further her agenda of overthrowing my King, Your grandfather." he said feigning nonchalance. But i could feel the strain in his muscles as he spoke. He hated remembering that time. After all i had seen i could completely understand.

I nodded already knowing all that 

"I'm sorry"  i told him.  raising my hand to stroke his red bearded cheek affectionately 

"I though she loved me but she was just a female out for herself." He admitted shaking his head. He seemed still upset by it all but his tone implied he no longer dwelled on it. 

I cursed  inwardly, so angry for him, Truthfully after all I  had learned,  i could not blame him for his closed of behavior thus far. Not many could endure what he did  and come back from it whole

I moved closer to him pressing myself against him suggestively. He growled seductively. I placed my hand along his neck ushering him to kiss me.

He moved his head down staring at my lips with a hungry expression. I licked them in invitation as he watched

Suddenly  a sharp sound pierced through  the sky the sound familiar. All the dancing halted and a group of men charged toward the gathered crowd. 

Sinik released me and unsheathed his blade. Thunder boomed overhead and for the first time i knew it was Sinik's power. It seemed to happen when he displayed intense emotions. He charged off to fight an approaching intruder 

I searched for Taylen but was quickly distracted as another arrow soared through the air. It headed for someone nearby. I lifted my hands quickly as more arrows followed. They halted in midair before falling uselessly toward the ground. I knew they were aware of my powers by now realized just  how deadly they could be, so why would they use such useless means of attack.

Suddenly from behind me two figure emerged. They gripped my arms tightly . Immediately I made to use my powers and burn their hands away but realized i couldn't. 

Wards! 

Realization sped my heart into a frenzy as panick ensued. They used the arrows as a distraction to get close with their wards 

Dammit!!!  I spat. I would have to fight manually 

I struggled against their arms. Using moves Sin had taught me i dropped the first easily,  but the second proved far more difficult.  He fought me deftly, matching every move i made. He was well skilled in combat that was evident. 

Then just as i felt i was gaining the upper hand, A sharp pain on my head brought me down. The sting blackened my vison, still I fought the darkness threatening  to overtake me. I was too weak to even call out for help

A face appeared close to my face. Eyes as pale as the moon that hovered above. He smiled at me his grin full of victory and malice.  and then the dark took me under...........................


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