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took a few steps away from the table and started talking to what appeared to be no one. “Okay, she’s ready. Come on.”
    He held out his hand and we watched a hand appear in his then a transparent form slowly started to be visible with the head and face showing last. No one could seem to hold in a reaction. It was like looking upon Jaylyn herself.
    “Ellie?”
    “Hello mother.” Kole nudged her forward and she went on as she got closer. “I know it’s weird for you to see me like this and I’m sorry but I just couldn’t stay four forever.”
    Jaylyn was getting tears in her eyes as she got up from her chair and approached her. “Can you?”
    Ellie looked back at Kole as he sat down. “What the fuck are you looking at me for? This is why you came.”
    Ellie looked at Jaylyn with a smile and her skin started to gain its color. Jaylyn smiled back as she brought up her hand and touched Ellie’s face. A tear escaped her eye as she quickly moved in and hugged her.
    The moment was just beautiful. I tried not to sit here and cry while watching. They were united again after so long. Jaylyn must have been so happy.
    “I’m sorry it’s been so long, mother. Things just weren’t safe.”
    “I understand. You didn’t want me to get hurt.”
    “No worrying about that anymore. They shouldn’t follow me here. They think I’m still a child.”
    “It’s hard for me to not see you as one.”
    “I know but things have been better for me this way.” Jaylyn walked back to her chair and sat down while Ellie did the same next to Kole. “I was actually hoping we’d get this chance to come back again. I’ve been wanting to see how things changed and wow, they haven't really. You look the same.”
    They shared in a laugh.
    “Well, we have that going for us.” Zayden said.
    Ellie laughed again. “So, what have you been up to? How’s this life of peace treating you?”
    Darius sighed playfully. “It sucks.”
    “That’s too bad but I’m not really surprised. You were built to fight, I remember. Wow, this is exciting. I haven’t done this in a long time.”
    “Done what?” Jaylyn wondered.
    “Talk about the living. I mean, the last time we really did was when you had the cute little babies.”
    “Oh, you mean them?” Zayden asked as he pointed across the table at Seth, Dirk and Bryce.
    Ellie looked and got a shocked look on her face. “Na ah. Really? It's been that long? Then you must be my little brother.” Bryce remained silent as he was sitting back in his chair with his arms folded. “He looks just like you, Troy. Wow, it's amazing.”
    “Don’t get too close.” Kole whispered. “That one might bite.”
    Bryce rolled his eyes and sighed as he started to raise to his feet. “Before the day gets any worse, I’m leaving.”
    “Bryce!” Jaylyn called.
    He didn’t reply, just kept walking. Naomi looked away from the door over at me and I nodded so she would follow. He shouldn’t be alone. She got up from the table without saying a word and left after Bryce.
    “He hates me, doesn’t he?” Ellie asked.
    Kole laughed. “He doesn’t hate you, baby. He hates your mother for not telling him about you.”
    “Kole!” Jaylyn shouted.
    “I’d much rather he hate me. Who’s the woman that left after him? Is she his mate?”
    “Mate?” Ruby asked.
    “Well, that’s just what one's other half is referred to.” Kole said. “And Ellie, world of the living.”
    “Oh, right. Sorry, you don’t call them mates. I never learned that before I left.”
    Jaylyn smiled. “It’s all right and yes, they’re together.”
    “And you’re together?” Ellie looked over at the rest of us.
    “Yes.” I answered, taking Seth’s arm. “We’re together.”
    “That’s nice. It’s fun to have someone always there. I’d probably go insane without mine.”
    I laughed to her joking tone. I really found her to be quite fun.
    “Wait a minute.” Jaylyn cut in. “You have a mate?”
    Kole sighed and lowered his