Chapter 159: The Void
**Avery**
Eventually, we found a portal and stepped through. The world was dark like a void.
Donn turned to me, “This is where lost souls go. They stay here until their unfinished business is completed or they are judged. This is where I was made, and all of the other Ravens were made. Stay close to me.” We stayed close to him. Shadows tried to grab my mates, but I kept close, my light shielding them. Donn leaned down and whispered, “That’s it. Keep believing, Avery. You are our light. You are our hidden flame.”
His words ignited something within me. I felt a surge of power as light burst from me. It surrounded us in a protective bubble as we exited the dark world. We stepped into the light and came face-to-face with a beautiful angel. “Welcome, my child of the light. Your stay here will be short, but I can offer you added light to aid you on your journey in addition to offering you sanctuary for the night in one of my cathedrals,” she beamed. None of us felt any unease in her presence; we only felt peace, so we accepted her offer.
I was thankful that we did, because soon after she left us in the cathedral, a storm began to brew. As the storm rages on outside the cathedral, its howling winds a stark contrast to the serene sanctuary we’ve found within, we explore our temporary abode. The air is thick with anticipation as we gather around the massive stone bathtub, its surface smooth and cool to the touch. The talisman gifted to us by the realm of eternal night rests on the edge, its glow pulsating softly, as if in sync with the rhythm of my heart.
"We should start with the cleansing," Vincent says, his voice deep and commanding, yet laced with an unspoken tenderness. His eyes, shifting between amber and black, hold a weight of centuries, but tonight, they’re focused on me, on us.
I nod, feeling the weight of the eggs within me, their presence a constant reminder of the future we’re shaping. "Together," I whisper, reaching out to take Cassius’s hand. His grip is firm, his touch grounding. Clint and Conner step closer, their hands brushing mine, their warmth seeping into my skin. James stands tall, his regal presence unwavering, yet his eyes betray a vulnerability he rarely shows. Donn, ever the enigma, smirks as he joins us, his void eyes seeming to see right through me.
The water in the tub begins to shimmer, infused with the magic of the talisman. Steam rises, carrying with it the scent of lavender and something ancient, something sacred. We step in, the cool water enveloping us, washing away the grime of our journey and the weight of our battles.
Vincent kneels beside the tub, his hands hovering over the water. "Let this cleanse not just your bodies, but your spirits," he intones, his voice a whisper that carries the weight of a thousand years. His tattoos glow brighter, and the water warms, becoming a balm to our weary souls.
Cassius leans in, his lips brushing my ear. "You’re carrying more than just eggs, Avery," he murmurs, his breath hot against my skin. "You’re carrying our future, our hope."
I shiver, not from the water, but from the truth in his words. Clint’s hands slide down my back, his touch both gentle and possessive. "We’re here for you, always," he says, his voice steady, his gaze unwavering.
Conner’s fingers trace the curve of my shoulder, his touch light, yet filled with an intensity that speaks volumes. "You’re not alone in this," he whispers, his blue eyes locking with mine.
James steps closer, his presence dominating, yet protective. "You are the heart of us all," he declares, his voice echoing in the vast cathedral. "And we will protect that heart with everything we have."
Donn’s smirk softens, just a fraction, as he leans in, his lips brushing my cheek. "Even a Reaper knows when to yield to life," he says, his voice low, his touch electric.
Vincent’s hands finally touch the water, and a surge of energy ripples through us. The talisman’s glow intensifies, and for a moment, I feel a connection to something greater, something beyond us. The eggs within me stir, their movements synchronized with the pulse of the talisman.
"It’s time," Vincent says, his voice steady, yet filled with an emotion he rarely shows. He steps into the tub, his presence both commanding and comforting. His hands find mine, his touch grounding me as the magic swirls around us.
Cassius pulls me closer, his body pressing against mine, his lips finding mine in a kiss that’s both tender and hungry. Clint’s hands roam, his touch both gentle and demanding, as he joins the kiss, his lips brushing against Cassius’s, against mine. Conner’s fingers trace patterns on my skin, his touch both light and insistent, as he leans in, his lips brushing my neck, my shoulder.
James’s hands find my hips, his touch both possessive and protective, as he pulls me closer, his lips finding mine in a kiss that’s both dominant and tender. Donn’s touch is electric, his fingers tracing the curve of my waist, his lips brushing my ear, his breath hot against my skin.
Vincent’s hands slide down my back, his touch both gentle and firm, as he pulls me closer, his lips finding mine in a kiss that’s both tender and hungry. His presence is both commanding and comforting, his touch both grounding and electrifying.
The water around us shimmers, the magic intensifying as we move in sync, our bodies pressed together, our kisses deepening. The talisman’s glow pulses, its light reflecting in the water, casting an ethereal glow over us.
I feel the eggs within me stir, their movements synchronized with the pulse of the talisman, with the rhythm of our hearts. The magic swirls around us, binding us together, strengthening our bond. "Avery," Vincent whispers, his voice low, his touch insistent. "Let go."
I do, surrendering to the moment, to the magic, to them. The world around us fades, leaving only us, only this moment, only this connection. The night stretches on, the storm raging outside, but within the cathedral, we find our sanctuary, our solace, our strength. And as the first light of dawn breaks through the stained-glass windows, casting a warm glow over us, I know that whatever challenges lie ahead, we will face them together.
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