(Yeah this is way overdue I'm so sorry guys, I really am but there's a lot going on at home right now, please forgive me
VERY IMPORTANT AUTHORS NOTE AT THE END!!!)
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The next few hours were a blur. Michael kicked the crap out of Shane while Eve and Claire screamed. I had to break it up, but it left me exhausted afterwards. Natalie was still sitting in the chair, frozen in shock. I went to her and knelt in front of her, placing my hands on top of hers. She shivered and looked down, and although she couldn't see me, her eyes drifted to where my face would have been.
"Justin?" She murmured quietly. I pulled my hands away, then pressed them back over hers. She shivered, as did I. But for an entirely different reason. A portal was being opened in the house. I shot up and flashed into the living room. Four figures were stepping out of the portal. I hissed, but realised it was Amelie, Cynthia, Myrnin and a girl named Monica. I despised her, she was like a prostitute the way she dressed and acted. She looked very bored and annoyed to be here. Myrnin kept looking around excitedly. Cynthia looked confused, and Amelie, well, she looked as stone faced as always.
"Michael?" Cynthia called. I turned to see my son enter the room, a questioning look upon his face. "Yeah?" he answered, eyeing Monica with distaste. She glared right back at him. I narrowed my eyes at her.
"I can't feel Justin's presence anywhere, where is he?" She questioned, frowning. I looked at her sharply, confusion beginning to form in my face. Did she not know I am dead?
Michael coughed and looked at his hands, shifting from foot to foot. "Cynthia... Justin's... Justin is dead." He said quietly, swallowing hard. I looked to Cynthia and Amelie, waiting for their reaction. Cynthia's was immediate. Her eyes widened and she staggered as if she had just suffered a heavy blow. Amelie's eyes widened only slightly before composing herself. "How long has he been dead?" She asked calmly, looking at Michael. Michael clenched his jaw. I gave him a warning look, even though he couldn't see me. Myrnin cut in before he could answer.
"The house has probably saved him, it did it with Claire did it not? It's obvious, he is much stronger than Claire and has more will." He said cheerfully, bouncing up and down on the balls of his feet, which were covered by his fanged bunny slippers. I rolled my eyes at them. They were ridiculous and childish.
Michael glared at Myrnin. "God, would it kill you to be serious for once? I mean, I know that you're mentally f*cked up, but goddammit!" He shouted, his eyes swirling red. Myrnin didn't even react. He buffed his fingernails against his jacket and inspected them.
"Myrnin." That one word from Amelie got his attention instantly. He looked to her, raising an eyebrow. "The boy is grieving, so stop being so abrupt." She said coolly. I looked at her sharply. She knew Myrnin would ask. He frowned. "It's not as if the boy was any relation to him." He said sullenly. I stared at Amelie. If I had a heart, it would be pounding. But at that moment Natalie entered, her arms wrapped tightly around herself. I immediately latched my gaze to her, watching her every delicate move. When I first met her, she was sassy, and had a fire within her. Now she was closed in on herself, and the fire was out. Amelie looked to Natalie with strangely soft eyes. My lover avoided eye contact, standing behind Michael.
"Natalie. I offer my deepest condolences. Justin was a great man. He had not been the cleanest, but his heart was as pure as crystal." Amelie spoke softly. I watched her warily. It was unlike her to be so warm hearted. Natalie nodded curtly, picking at her nails.
"Justin is Michael's father."
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Yeah I know it's short. But guys, I might be getting In The Shadows published!! I literally couldn't believe my ears when I was told a publishing consent offered to publish it! But the downside is.. I have to delete ITS and Daylight from Wattpad. I promise you, I will get all the details, and you will know them as soon as I do.
