Finding the Missing Gemini Twin

First Clue

"Rhage?" I muffled his name as I pulled my shirt over my head getting my pj's back on. "Hm?" he responded putting his boxers back on, "How the h*** did you put a condom on during everything that just happened?". Generally confused he chuckled then said "I'm a good multi-tasker" his smile looked devilish as he looked me up and down licking his lips. Giggling getting the hint of when he put it on "ok, ok I get" I smiled over at him then sat down on Damian's bed and patted the empty spot next to me for Rhage to sit down with me. Plopping down next to me he wrapped his arms around me and we fell backwards on to the bed both laying down now. Silence took over for a few minutes until Rhage broke it, "We missed you while you were gone...I missed you while you were gone." He tried to mumbled that last part not sure he totally wanted me to hear him. "You're just saying that because you now know I am your mate, which I still don't understand how this is possible" not sure if his words were true or not I still made the comment. "I'm not saying I missed you because I now know that you are my mate. I'm saying that because I really mean it. It could get really hard here for Damian some days and I knew you were the only one who would have been able to make him happy." I couldn't see his face since we both were just staring at the celling of the room, but I could tell that that he was frowning thinking about Damian not being here with us. I sighed "I could feel the days that he was sad, it broke my heart not being here to cheer him up. I know texting and calling wasn't the same but I did the best I could with what we had..."

Feeling him tense up next to me he spoke the words I though he might say, "I will not allow whatever happened to Damian happen to you". Smiling from his protectiveness I turned to my stomach and reached over to place my hand on his cheek, closing his eyes for a moment he leaned into my hand then his oceans for eyes opened back again. "It wont, when I was in there I felt like I had some sort of power because I was able to make a path to where Damian must have been. But I was ripped out of the Unseen before I could make sure it was Damian..." I dropped my hand from his cheek and looked down to the bed sad from the realization that I was possibly so close to Damian but was unable to do anything. "Stop" Rhage growled at me snapping me out of my thoughts, "What?" I demanded confused as h***. "Don't you dare lose hope or faith in yourself, you know who you are and if anyone is going to bring him back it is YOU!" His blue eyes burned into mine to make sure I knew he meant every word. That's it I'm done talking, this werewolf in front of me knew exactly what to say to bring me back to my bad ass self and I leaned down to his face inches away from his lips and closed the space inbeween us.

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I woke up alone in my brother's bed, not allowing him to sleep in the same bed with me since I was in Damian's room. That however, didn't stop Rhage from sleeping on the floor next to the bed. Of course he would stay close we are apperently mates, I thought to myself as I tried to slide off the opposite side of the bed so I wouldn't wake him up. As I made it to the Jack and Jill bathroom door I though my attempt at not waking up Rhage was successful until I looked back to the floor where he was only to find the floor bare. Huh? I turned back to face the door and bam there he was inbeween the door and I. "Sh*t Rhage, a little warning next time?" I pretend to be annoyed as his deep blue eyes burned holes of desire into me. He only smirks as he turns the doorknob while still facing me and slowing opens the door behind him. I take a step towards him thinking he would allow me to pass only for him to lower his head down to me ear and whisper "Sorry Maze I couldn't help myself" then slowly kisses my neck making my legs go weak. Just before a moan escapes my lips he pulls away while a devilish smirk across his face. "Here you go!" he says like nothing just happened and ran through the bathroom to the other side where my old room used to be. Oh it's on, I thought to myself before stepping into the bathroom and locking the doors on either side making sure there will be no more surprises.

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After getting ready for the day I exited Damian's room, meeting my mother and Rhage in the kitchen. "Morning princess, how was your first night back home?" my mother asked not looking up at me while putting together some bacon, eggs, and waffles on a plate while trying to hide the smirk across her face. "It was...enlightening" I smiled at her mischievously. "Oh? how so?" my mother turned around placing the plate down on the kitchen table where I used to always sit before I left. Sitting down where she placed the food I sat down at the table smiling evilly at Rhage at he took a sip of his drink at the table eyeing me cautiously. "Oh well Rhage came in my room..." and I paused to let my words take affect on my lovely mate as his eyes started to widen with fear and jumped in adding "Yeah! I heard her screaming so I rushed in to see if she was ok!" Ahh this is great, my mom looked over at him and raised her brow playing my game with me "Really now? and what caused her to scream?" I would have shot my drink out of my nose if I had takin a sip right then and there. Rhage's face paled as he looked at me for help and I starting laughing and jumped in to save him. "I had a dream last night" I said after finally composing myself. My mother soon became serious after hearing my words, "What kind of dream" all the fun leaving her tone. "I know where he is within the Unseen mom" I said flatly without meeting her gaze. When I was met with silence I looked up to see her amber gold eyes glossy and her lips parted as if to say something but unable to, therefore I continued. "I haven't found the door but I know where to start" it was hard seeing my mom with unshed tears in her eyes. I know she is in pain and puts up a strong front to try and hide that pain but I know all to well the reasons behind her tears. Damian will NOT end up like the uncle I never had the chance to meet.

"Ever been to Harry's Bed & Breakfast?" I turned and asked my mom. She raised her eyebrow and looked to Rhage and then me and asked why. "Because I think that is where the door to the Unseen is." My mother nodded gravely and stood up from the table and held her hand up to Rhage and I to hold on. She came back from her room with the same box I saw her enter the house with yesterday. It was a fairly large dark oak wood box that appeared to have ancient hand carved symbols all over it. She gently placed the box on the table and sat back down at the table. "This belonged to Elijah, it might help you bring back Damian" she spoke softly with her hand tracing the top of the box. Rhage indirectly asked the question I was unable to bring myself to do, "Elijah?" he glanced over to me as if I had any answers but I just shrugged. My mother seemed to struggle with her words "He is...I mean he was my….Brother." Both Rhage and I's jaw dropped to the floor, I suddenly found my voice and whispered "that's his name?" Of all the questions I should have asked like; what's in the box, why do you have the box, or how is the box going to help me? I was only able to say 3 words. My mother nodded her head and looked up from staring at the box just as a single tear broke the barrier of her strength and rolled down her cheek. This hurt my heart, I placed my hand on top of hers and she gave me a weak smile. "Tell me" I spoke softly to my mom as I squeezed her hand. Mother let out a deep sigh and stood up "I know it's only 9am but I'm going to need a drink for this conversation." And with that she turned around and walked to the kitchen.