╭──╯ The last chapter was 9.17 if you would like a refresher ╰──╮
From the Journal of Sebastian Woodbury…
… The image of Sophie was burned in my mind as I traveled to St. Clare to be with her. Even though I would never forget the imprint of Sophie’s every movement, I could no longer feel her in my blood as I could when I was a vampire. So the picture of her was all I had.
When I finally arrived, her car was parked outside, and I stood there for endless minutes wondering what I should say or do. My body from head to toe thrummed with the vibration of being so near to her.
After a time, I pulled my phone out, hesitating, my fingers just above the keypad. Taking an exaggerated breath, I dialed her number.
“Hello?”
She answered on the first ring as if expecting me. Suddenly, I choked up because everything I wanted so badly was right there in front of me for the first time in my long life. What if Sophie didn’t love me the way I loved her? Perhaps she wouldn’t even want to see me.
But I had to try, didn’t I? I’d gone through so much just to get to this moment.
“Seb, is that you?”
I cleared my throat. “H-hi, Little Beehive.”
As soon as the words were out, heat filled my cheeks. Why had I called her that when her true name was so beautiful?
“Hi. Boy, it’s nice to hear your voice. I was getting worried when I didn’t hear from you. How are you?”
My heart leaped in my chest as my hope grew.
“I’m doing good. Fantastic even. How are you?”
Once she assured me she was well, I took another long breath and took the plunge.
“Hey, um, I have a surprise for you… outside.”
“Outside?”
I chuckled softly, and nodded even though she couldn’t see me.
“Yes.”
“Well, okay,” she said.
After what seemed like several minutes, she finally emerged from the house, looking as beautiful as ever.
Then, she saw me…
From the Diary of Sophie Noble
Dear Diary, when I came outside the house, Seb was standing there, waiting for me. The first and only thing I noticed was his eyes. They were the most beautiful, deep brown I’d ever seen. And there was no glow!
I tried to speak, but my mind was racing. “Your eyes…”
He smiled, his grin wider than I’d ever seen.
“Your eyes,” I repeated with more emphasis.
Nodding, he said, “I’m cured, Sophie. I’m human.”
My jaw fell slack while I took in this new information and touched his arm, which was warm. I could even feel the pulse in his wrist as I held it.
“How? How did this happen?”
“It’s a long story, one I will tell you, but not now. I just want to look at you. I feel like it’s been so long.”
Tears escaped the corners of my eyes and I blinked them away. “This is wonderful.”
We stared at each other for what seemed an eternity, neither of us able to move as we spoke words of love with our eyes.
Then, at last, I couldn’t take it anymore, and I opened my arms to him.
Standing there, I savored the feel of him, the smell of him. My fingers slipped into his hair as we embraced, our cheeks next to each other. I couldn’t get over how warm his skin was and enjoyed breathing in the scent of his sandalwood shaving cream.
His face lingered before mine, and I realized this kiss we were about to share would bind me to him forever. I wanted this man for the rest of my life.
He waited there, our lips almost touching as if he was savoring this moment as long as he possibly could.
Then our lips touched, just scarcely tingling with electricity and the embracement deepened until I didn’t think we could be any closer to one another.
But I was wrong about that. We raced inside and got much closer.
The next days passed quickly with Seb, Amy, and I in our own little world. Seb told me a little bit about what he’d been through, reassuring me that everything went well for him. His father was on board with changing him back once he saw how much Seb wanted a human life with me. I was glad he hadn’t experienced anything horrible in his quest to become human, and I was thankful he was all right and here with me.
While Sebastian was away, I first stayed at the beach house in Sunlit Tides. I’m embarrassed to say I dated around a little and really enjoyed clubbing. Seb knows this, of course, since he could sense it all as it was happening. And he’s okay with it. Honestly, even if he wasn’t okay with it, it doesn’t matter because I needed a time in my life to be young and free since I’d never had the chance before.
After retreating to St. Clare, I legally changed my last name to Noble so that Amy and I would have the same surname. It was important to me since she was being raised as my daughter instead of my niece.
Amy was quite taken with Seb and even called him daddy. We were going to be married, and so I figured this was all right, too.
My mom stayed at the beach house, where she was more comfortable. I didn’t want to leave her, but I knew she was in excellent hands with her faithful friend and caregiver. Mom was in her own world, where she thought Amy was her daughter Gigi. I supposed she would never accept that Gigi was dead.
And now, it was Amy’s birthday…
What a beautiful child she was. Something in her expression, though, told me she was going to be a handful!
Thank you, Bee (Stories by Bee / Poses by Bee) for making the Couple Poses I used in this update!
Thank you, Readers and Friends, for reading, liking, commenting, and lurking. I appreciate you!
Other Credits:
World: St. Claire
Lot: Barbara Estate
Looks like Sebastian’s troubles have paid off!
It sure does. Hopefully, they will have a good and long life together.
It’s been so long already, I feel embarrassed for not commenting earlier, and I don’t know what to say, but I’m so happy Seb and Sophie got together at last and they were so quick to rush into each other’s arms! I thought Sophie would react differently, but I’m happy for Seb that she opened him with open arms and was just looking forward to seeing him. They are so sweet together.
Thank you, Jowita. No need to feel embarrassed. 😀 I think I know what you mean by thinking Sophie would react differently. I think she doesn’t fully understand what he’s done to get where he is now. I’m sure it will come up soon, though. 😀
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Ahhh yay! So wonderful that Seb and Sophie had a happy reunion and that they’re finally free to love each other to the full. He looks very cute as a human ❤ I’m excited for the wedding and I’m hoping that everything goes well for them after everything they’ve both been through 🤞
I thought Seb was kind of cute, too. lol ❤️ It would be nice if everything could go well for them now, but …. you know how it is. haha
Nawwww that’s so sweet! I kinda wish he wasn’t “cured” though, I liked him glowing and powerful. Nice to see they skipped the pleasantries and headed for a raunchy shower – they have a lot of time to make up for, I don’t blame them! 😂😉 I really shouldn’t be this jealous, right??
Seb as a vampire was more fun, I’ll admit. haha And yeah, the shower! LOLOL
You can be jealous if you like. LOL ❤️
Aww, this was a sweet one, Kymber. It’s nice to see things working out for Seb and Sophie (and little Amy). Wonderful writing. 🙂
Thank you, Diana. I’m so glad you liked this.
Darn, I was hoping to get a frontal view of him instead of just a profile. lol I loved that all their turns became human, even if they were disappointed.
A full frontal! LOL It has taken me six years just to show them in the shower. LOLOL Well, no, I take that back. Seems like there is one other shower scene somewhere in this long tale, although, I cannot remember which generation it was.
lol, I didn’t mean a nude, I meant a full on face view. I want to know what he looks like as a human. lol, lol, lol
OMG LMAO!!!!!! I’m dying right now. hahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yay! Seb finally gets his HEA!
LOL Perhaps he gets the HEA. Today’s chapter was a bit of a curveball for him.
Oh, yay, you’re back!
Woot woot! 😀 Good to see you!
She has his eyes :-/
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lol
Ha ha!
😂😂😂
Actually…now that I see her close up in the next chapter, I think she has his whole face lol. Let’s hope that’s not true!
Oh noooooooooo. Yes, let’s hope that changes as she grows up. LOL 😂
I can only imagine her excitement that he was cured!
It was pretty intense, that is for sure. 😀
Reunited and it feels so good. I’m so glad things went well for Sebastian. He is quite smitten.
I like that Soph got her club on and liked it. Maybe she’ll take Sebastien with her?
Amy is sweet 💕 looks like she had a very happy birthday!
I’m dancing while you sing Reunited. lol 😀
I agree they need to go clubbing. They are young still. Well, Seb isn’t actually, but you know what I mean. LOL
Haha I would LOVE to see them clubbing 😍 True. Turning into a vampire seemed to age Seb, in the sense he has to grow up quickly to survive. At least he looks like he’d still get carded 😅
LOLOL Seb getting carded! I love that!! I’m sorry sir, but you’re not 21.
bwaahaaahaaa!
I just realized he might need a fake ID! LOL
🤣🤣🤣 I bet Gerrard has connections and can hook him up with a fake ID 😅😅
LOLOLOL I’m sure he does, although he might think it a waste of time to procure a fake ID just so Seb and club. hahahaha
Bahaha YES!
I can’t believe you returned to a mortal life for THAT human, just so you could go clubbing!
🤣 🤣 😅😅
Right? LMAO!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Well I think I am a bit behind .. I was surprised but ohh what a sweet one .. will get caught up tomorrow!!
So glad you’re here, Lisa!
Well worth the wait! Immensely happy for Seb and Sophie, and little Amy! I can’t wait for them to grow old together! Xxx
Thank you, Ami. That makes me so happy. 🙂
Somehow, last week’s episode didn’t show up in my Reader, but I’m caught up now! It’s starting to seem like the family is together!
Thank you, Cathy. I’ve heard that about that chapter. And today’s chapter didn’t end up in email, I’m hearing. So crazy.
YAY for family life!
Thank you for sharing the story!!.. is it love, only time and their hearts have the answer… “True love doesn’t happen right away; it’s an ever-growing process. It develops after you’ve gone through many ups and downs, when you’ve suffered together, cried together, laughed together, loved together.” (Ricardo Montalban)… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
(Irish Saying)
Thank you so much. I love your quotes. xo
Big, big contented sigh……finally! No matter what happens from here on out, they will have a good life together, devoted to one another and a happy family unit.
Finally is right! 😀 lol
Wow! That was better than expected. Sophie adored him, but kept him at arms length because of what he was. I’m so happy all that he went through wasn’t in vain. And Amy. Whoaaa. She does look like she might test them big time. Lol. Glad her mom’s okay. Sad to see what she went through.
Thank you, Audrey. Luckily, it wasn’t in vain. Wait till you see how Amy tests them! LOL 😀