Finals
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~ 10 years later ~
VENUS POV
If you had told me years ago that I would be happily married I would have laughed in your face. I never believed in marriage which others wanted me to have. I always wanted to have what my parents before me as well as my ancestors before them.
I thought I would never find it and adopt or have a one night stand to have a child. I wanted the name of my ancestors to go forward and not die with me.
I rubbed my eyes and smiled hearing the laughter of my four-year-old twins and my eight-year-old twins.
I got up from my chair before walking over to the window to look at the garden. I gave birth to two pairs of twins first two pairs of girls and then two pairs of boys.
I looked out the window seeing them playing with our four dogs that belong to each of them. Will's idea was for each of them to have their own companion to protect our children.
It took Hannibal a while to agree with this decision but I know he doesn't regret it. Fortunately for me and by magic, each child has one father.
My children with Will are named Leonardo Orion and Arabella Esmeralda but we call them Leo and Bella in the diminutive.
My children from Hannibal are named Misha Calipso and Alexander Harrison but we call her Mimi and Alex in the diminutive.
We use their full names when they are in serious trouble. I stiffened before I relaxed feeling hands encircling my hips before. I was pulled into a muscular chest and I knew who it was
'' Hello Love '' said Will kissing my neck
'' Hi '' I said before kissing his cheek
'' Is everything okay? I tried to catch your attention several times '' he said turning me to look at him
'' Everything is fine Will. I only lost myself in my thoughts '' I replied
'' I hope you didn't find anything to regret '' he replied lifting my hand on which I had a marriage ring before kissing it.
I smiled knowing that I had made one of the best decisions of my life when I decided to visit him that day. I know that my life would be unbearable now if I did that
VENUS
WILL AND HANNIBAL
'' Never and we both know it was the best decision of our lives '' I replied before kissing his ring
'' Mama Dada '' said Abigali
'' Yes Abi '' said Will
'' Papa is calling us all for dinner '' she said entering the room
'' How are you? '' I asked pulling her into a hug
'' I'm fine, I got the day off so I have two weeks of relaxation with you guys '' she replied with a smile
Abigali followed Hannibal into psychiatry and is doing very well. She always asks us for help if I have trouble with someone.
She often talks to Han about different methods as well as taking advice on how to help her patients.
She doesn't say exactly what's wrong but more describes and based on that Han gives her advice. We couldn't be more proud of her and her accomplishments.
" Let's go before Hani, he will come for us himself " said Will
" Do you know what he has done for us? " I asked
" I don't know " she said while we were walking downstairs
Something interesting happened during our wedding. My magic caused us to be bound to each other. It made Hannibal a few years younger and his desire for human flesh diminished.
True, he still hunts from time to time and rails against us, but we don't mind. Old habits are hard to get rid of. We entered the dining room seeing that everything was almost prepared
" Gather the rest ' I said heading toward the kitchen
'' Do you need help Han? " I asked
" No honey but can you take the bowls and cups to the dining room? " he said
" Of course " I said before I did what he asked me to do
'' He looks great as always Han? '' I said with a smile.
I knew it took him some time to start doing more modest things for us. However, he gives all of himself when he does his dinner parties.
'' I make the dinners '' I said
'' I know I know '' he said with a smile before I helped him carry the food to the dining room.
That was the system in our house, Will did breakfast, Hannibal did lunch and I did dinner. Will and I made all sorts of desserts, even though Hanni is a great cook desserts for him are like black magic.
'' Enjoy your meal '' we said together
'' Delicious as always papa '' said Mischa
'' Papa will you teach me how to cook? '' asked Arabella
'' Thank you Mi and of course Bella '' he replied
'' Mom did you discover something interesting recently? '' asked me Leo
'' No but we have tracks to a new animal '' I replied knowing that he would be happy to follow me in my kind of work
I could already see that he had a close bond with the animals. They trusted him quickly and listened even if they were not trained.
His interest in them is also cute as well as I knew that in a few years Leo would be a good magizoologist.
Alex shows interest in law like Will while the girls are interested in cooking as well as music. They are still young so they have a lot of time to decide what they really want.
I knew we would still support them all no matter what decisions they made.
I myself spent several years before I knew what I wanted to do. They have about 10 more years before they have to let go of making decisions.
Who knows maybe they will take a year to travel like I did with Will before we decided to continue our education.
I sighed softly catching the glances of my lovers. They looked at me concerned knowing that I only sigh when I have a problem. I smiled back at them happy and recalcitrant. I saw their gazes soften before they smiled at me
'' This is my life and I will kill anyone who tries to destroy it for me. Lady Magic and Lord Death are my witnesses '' I thought as I looked at my family.
'' Just let someone make something happen to them they won't find a place in this world to hide from me '' I continued my thoughts
'' Mama will you sing for us? '' asked Alex while we were sitting together in our living room after we ate
'' Of course '' I replied
I summoned you, please come to me
Don't bury thoughts that you really want
I fill you up, drink from my cup
Within me lies what you really want
Come, lay me down
'Cause you know this, 'cause you know this sound
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
Just call my name, I'm yours to tame
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
I'm wide awake, I crave your taste
All night long 'til morning comes
I'm getting what is mine, you gon' get yours, oh, no, ooh-ooh
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night, oh-oh
These burning flames, these crashing waves
Wash over me like a hurricane
I captivate, you're hypnotized
Feel powerful, but it's me again
Come, lay me down
'Cause I know this, 'cause I know this sound
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
Just call my name, I'm yours to tame
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
I'm wide awake, I crave your taste
All night long 'til morning comes
I'm getting what is mine, you gon' get yours, oh, no, ooh-ooh
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night, oh-oh
And just call on me, ah, just call my nameㅤ
Like you mean it, ah
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
Just call my name, I'm yours to tame
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night
I'm wide awake, I crave your taste
All night long 'til morning comes
I'm getting what is mine, you gon' get yours, oh
In the middle of the night, in the middle of the night, oh-oh-whoa
'' Again? '' asked Mimi
'' One more and bed '' said Hann, knowing that in which the children must go to bed We decided to have a bonfire today because of the beautiful autumn weather
This ain't Texas (Woo), ain't no hold 'em (Hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down
So park your Lexus (Woo) and throw your keys up (Hey)
Stick around, 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round (Stick around)
And I'll be damned if I can't slow dance with you
Come pour some sugar on me, honey too
It's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown
Don't be a bitch, come take it to the floor now (Woo, ha, woo)
There's a tornado (There's a tornado) in my city (In my city)
Hit the basement (Hit the basement), that shit ain't pretty (Shit ain't pretty)
Rugged whiskey (Rugged whiskey) 'cause we survivin' ('Cause we survivin')
Off red cup kisses, sweet redemption, passin' time, yeah
Ooh, one step to the right
We headin' to the dive bar we always thought was nice
Ooh, run me to the left
Then spin me in the middle, boy, I can't read your mind
This ain't Texas (Woo), ain't no hold 'em (Hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down
So park your Lexus (Woo) and throw your keys up (Hey)
Stick around, 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round (Stick around)
And I'll be damned if I can't slow dance with you
Come and pour some sugar on me, honey too
It's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown
Don't be a bitch, come take it to the floor now (Woo)
And I'll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Come and pour some liquor on me, honey too
It's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown
Don't be a bitch, come take it to the floor now (Woo)
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
There's a heatwave (There's a heatwave) coming at us (Coming at us)
Too hot to think straight (Too hot to think straight), too cold to panic (Too cold to panic)
All of the problems just feel dramatic (Just feel dramatic)
And now we're runnin' to the first spot that we find, yeah
Ooh, one step to the right
We headin' to the dive bar we always thought was nice
Ooh, you run to the left
Just with me in the middle boy, I can't read your mind
This ain't Texas (Woo), ain't no hold 'em (Hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down (Oh)
So park your Lexus (Hey) and throw your keys up (Hey)
Stick around,' round, 'round, 'round, 'round (Stick around)
And I'll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Come pour some sugar on me, honey, too
It's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown
Don't be a bitch, come take it to the floor now (Woo)
And I'll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Come pour some liquor on me honey, too
It's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown
Don't be a—, come take it to the floor now, ooh
Take it to the floor now, ooh
Hoops, spurs, boots
To the floor now, ooh
Tuck, back, oops (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Shoot
Come take it to the floor now, ooh
And I'll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Baby, pour that sugar and liquor on me too
Furs, spurs, boots
Solargenic, photogenic, shoot