Page 14 of A Love Tethered to the Sun

“Thank you. Now… I know this might hurt a little bit, but I don’t believe in sugarcoating anything.

Your mommy and grandma dying was inevitable.

That’s been foreseen, but your death wasn’t—as you can clearly see that.

Your father is a very power-driven man, and because of that, it will be his demise.

His actions are what changed the outcome.

He’s so driven to succeed that he went ahead and turned your brother into a blood-drinking vampire like him.

In the end, your father’s actions saved your life.

Like many women in your family born before you, you were blessed with the gift of time, and so is your baby girl,” he stated and grinned.

I clenched my stomach out of instinct. “We-we’re having a little girl?” I questioned, stuttering.

“Yes, you are. When Kai delivered that blow to your stomach, your baby girl started the time loop to save you and her. I honored her wishes and helped her out a little bit. If she hadn’t, you’d be dead because Kai had plans to sexually assault you in the most savage ways.

The moment he entered you, he would have sensed that you were pregnant and beat you to death.

So, if you haven’t noticed, our actions determine our future.

Now that you know how all of this is going to play out, you have a chance to beat your dad and Kai at their own game,” he expressed, sitting back in his chair.

“What do you get out of this, if you don’t mind me asking?”

“My wayward souls will have new toys to play with.” He flashed me a devilish smirk.

“So, you are a bad guy?”

“I’m neither good nor bad. I am what I am!

” he voiced, still smiling. “Now, I’ve told you all that you need to know.

You have the information to reverse your father’s actions, defeat him, and live happily ever after.

Creek, you are more than capable of doing so.

God’s speed and we definitely will see each other again. ”

He snapped his fingers, and I coughed, gasping for air. Pryde quickly turned to me. In a flash, I was back in our deliberation room, where we strategized a plan against Rik and Kai.

“Beautiful, what’s the matter? Are you okay?” Pryde asked me.

Everyone surrounded me, and Healani gave me a glass of water. I quickly gulped down the water and fanned myself before I spoke. I stood up and walked to the front of the room, where everyone could hear and see me once I had calmed down.

“Guys… I don’t know how, but I just experienced some funky, time-warp vision,” I told them nervously.

“What do you mean, baby?” Pryde probed with his thick brows furrowed.

“I just foresaw everything that’s going to take place, and it is not good.

If we carry on with our plan, we will be victorious and kill the newborn vampires, but Rik and Kai are going to kidnap Healani’s parents.

To prevent their deaths, I sacrifice myself in exchange, and they take me to this hideout.

It isn’t until Kai hits me in the stomach that I find out I’m with child.

” I chewed on my inner cheeks and watched as a series of emotions played across his face.

“What?” Pryde raced toward me. He placed his hand on my stomach and looked down at me. I stared into his russet brown eyes that transitioned into his golden lenses, and he smiled so damn hard. “So, my baby is having my baby?” he queried in his deep voice.

I smiled shyly. “I am, love,” I expressed.

He picked me up in his arms. The room exploded with applause as everyone walked up and congratulated us. After everyone rejoiced for us, we got back to business.

“So, sis… were you able to see how Rik and Kai were able to kidnap you all’s parents?” Dax questioned with concern.

“Yes, I did. They ambushed them while they were in bed. I think we should move them as soon as possible and have two bounties in their place. As soon as they enter the room, we shoot them both with poisonous flora arrows. We should still go forth with our plan for the newborn vampires. We should plan for a crew for the newborn vampires and a crew for Rik and Kai,” I remarked.

“That’s actually a great idea, beautiful,” Pryde voiced.

“Here, here,” everyone around the room sang. We went on to finish planning our attack.

“I told you that you would die by hands. Believe me, I always keep my promises,” Pryde said.

I looked on as he moved swiftly and ripped Kai’s limbs away, then his head.

It rolled over to me, and I kicked it next to the rest of the dead vampires.

My brother had Rik in a hold until he savagely tore his head from his body.

He tossed Rik’s body into the pile of dead vampires, and Pryde followed suit with Kai’s limbs.

Dax immediately set the pile ablaze. We all looked on victorious because our job was done.

Days later, we all sat around the table in the deliberation room as we celebrated our victory. I smiled with pride because I helped bring my haunting enemies to their deaths. Pryde’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

“You guys did amazing, as usual. I’m most grateful that we didn’t lose not one brother or sister in this renewed battle,” Pryde announced.

“Here, here!” everyone announced in unison.

We all held up our champagne flutes of green juice or green shots. Together, we took them to the head and slammed the glasses down. After eating, dancing, and partying, we all ambled home. I climbed into bed with Pryde. We kissed goodnight, and I dozed off as he rubbed my stomach.

The sound of the water and the smell of the ocean woke me up.

I walked onto my patio and saw a young woman sitting in the sand as she watched the sunrise.

There was a strong connection that pulled me to her, so I set off.

I walked down the three patio stairs, holding my pregnant belly, and went to her.

When I made it, I sat down next to her, and she turned to face me.

I gasped because the woman was the spitting image of my mother, yet I saw a lot of Pryde’s features in her as well.

This strange woman was breathtakingly beautiful with a smooth peanut butter complexion and almond-shaped russet brown eyes.

She had the same wild brown mane as me with defined high cheekbones and plump lips.

Her eyes flashed gold, and she grinned at me.

“Who are you?” I asked the strange woman.

“I’m your daughter, Mommy. My name is Keola. It means alive. You named me that after your ordeal with Kai and your father. You were grateful that I am alive,” she expressed sweetly.

“Oh, wow. That’s a beautiful name,” I told her. “But why are you here? Not that I’m not happy that you’re here,” I expressed, slightly nervous.

She smiled. “I understand, Mommy. I’m here to tell you that you can breathe now and let go of all the hurt. I’m here to tell you to live now. Enjoy Dad and your pregnancy. You don’t have to look over your shoulder anymore, Mommy,” she voiced and kissed my cheek.

I wrapped my arms around her so tightly. When we separated, a very handsome young man walked up and helped us both up.

“Thank you, but who are you?” I queried.

They both smiled at me. “Mommy, this here is my handsome husband, Akuma Tides,” she expressed.

“Tides as in Dax Tides? As in Healani and Dax’s son?” I gushed in shock.

“Yes, ma’am,” he answered and gave me a tight hug.

“But how and why? You guys are cousins,” I probed, still surprised.

“Mommy… we don’t share the same blood. He’s who my heart desires, and I'm the one he’s spent years chasing after until I gave in,” she stated.

Akuma smacked his lips and lightly tickled her. “Mom, she chased after me too. Don’t let her fool you,” he expressed, wrapping his arms around her waist.

“Oh my. This is going to be a disaster,” I voiced nervously.

“It would have been if it wasn’t for Grandma Kelani putting everyone in their place,” Keola added. “Daddy is your mate, and Akuma is mine. You’ll get over it sooner than you think.” They chuckled together. “Well, Mom… we have to go before our little one wakes up,” she announced.

I smiled hard as hell. “Kiss him or her for me,” I stated before hugging them both.

“He is you and Mr. Magers pride and joy,” Akuma voiced, and they disappeared.

We are going to have a grandson! I cheered with a warm smile.

A gentle breeze swept by me, and I stirred in my sleep when I felt kisses peppering my face. “Hmm, good morning, baby,” I told my love.

“Good morning to the first day of the rest of our lives, beautiful,” Pryde voiced and slipped under the covers. He latched onto my clit, and my eyes instantly shut.

Yeah, this was definitely an amazing way to wake up every day.