Thantos was finally gone. They got Iliana and Karsh out of harms way.

Aaron noticed how quiet Miranda was and that just wasn't like her.

Miranda wouldn't let go of Aaron's arm for anything. She was so afraid this was a dream.

They walked back into the castle with their girls.

Alex and Camryn were thrilled to have there father back.

Aaron wrapped his arm around Miranda's waist and rested his hand on her hip; keeping her close.

Aaron said "how about we have a family night tonight?"

The girls smiled and nodded.

Aaron said "why don't you two go tell your other parents that you're staying with us tonight so they dont worry."

The girls got the hint they to noticed something was wrong with their mother. They knew it was a lot for her to take in so they left there parents alone.

Aaron guided Miranda to their bedroom and closed the door. As soon as the door shut Miranda jumped.

He touched her back and whispered "Miranda are you alright"?

She looked at him and her face crumpled. He immediately took her in his arms. She covered her face in his chest and clung to him. She was crying so much that it made his robe wet but he didn't care. He couldn't imagine the hell she had been through and finally being able to hold her was a dream come true. Her husband and daughters along with their protectors were supposedly killed all on the same day and then she ended up marrying his brother.

He didn't blame her he knew Thantos was familiar to her and she needed family at the time. If he was mad at anyone it was Thantos for taking advantage of his beautiful wife. Thantos always wanted everything he ever had especially Miranda.

Aaron was rubbing her back as she continued to cry. Eventually her cries subsided. He pulled back enough to see her face and wiped her tears away.

He smiled "feel better"?

She looked at him and nodded.

She noticed she got his robe wet "oh I'm sorry let me get you a new one. I have them saved somewhere."

He grinned and gently tugged on her wrist to stop her "Sweetheart, its fine don't worry about it".

She nodded.

He took her face in his hands and gazed into her eyes. He brushed his thumbs over her cheeks and whispered "I've missed you so much. Thank you for never giving up hope because of you we have our family back."

He leaned forward and captured her lips. She tried to relax but she felt so guilty.

He stopped kissing her. He was really worried about her "What's wrong?"

She shrugged then said "I can't believe your really here".

He smiled.

Suddenly her face fell "I feel so guilty. I married Thantos your own brother; I betrayed you!"

'Oh so that's what's bothering her' he thought.

He guided her to the chair. He sat down and made her sit on his lap.

Softly he said "Miranda listen to me sweetheart you did not betray me. I would've been surprised if you hadn't married him. He caught you at a weak moment. You had just lost everything you ever cared about. You needed familiarity and he knew that. I'm sure he wanted to keep you close and protect you. I'm angry only at Thantos for making me lose moments and memories I can never get back but now I'm here with you and we have our beautiful daughters. We can make new memories. Okay?"

Finally, she smiled and threw her arms around his neck.

She whispered "he didn't protect me. He only wanted to be king. I never wanted to marry him you know. I was disgusted by the whole arrangement but it was the only way I could remain queen. It was either him or a total stranger but that was before I knew he killed my family. I felt like I had to do it for you."

He rubbed her back and said "shh. I don't want you to worry about that. I'm not mad at you. I'm angry at Thantos! He killed me so he could have you all to himself and he succeeded but now I'm back and you're all mine."

She pulled back and looked into his eyes "all yours."

She kissed him passionately.

He moaned.

As soon as their tongues touched it felt like home.

Everytime Thantos kissed her it was revolting but with Aaron it wonderful and everything she had been longing for. Their tongues fought for dominance.

His hands began moving down her legs and she smiled against his lips. He slid his hand under her dress and stopped at her knee waiting for permission.

She pulled away from his lips and nodded.

He slowly moved his hand between her legs and he gently cupped her heat. She closed her eyes. He moved his fingers inside her panties and let his fingers slip through her folds. He started fingering her.

She whimpered.

He missed this so much. He didn't want to rush anything but he decided there would be time for that later. Right now he needed to be inside her.

He said "Miranda, I need you".

She managed to say "take me".

He removed his hand and scooped her in his arms. He walked over to the bed and laid her down. With a wave her clothes vanished and she smiled.

He was in awe 'God she's even more beautiful now'.

He took off his clothes covered her body with his. He placed himself at her entrance. He touched her again to make sure she was ready. He was please with her readiness. He took his penis and rubbed it in her juices and gently entered her.

She gasped when he entered her. She forgotten how big he was. She wrapped her legs around his waist and he began thrusting. She matched him thrust for thrust. God she had missed him. It had been so long since he had made love to her; she never thought she would have this chance again. She closed her eyes and felt tears slip down her cheeks.

He looked down and stopped "am I hurting you?"

She started to panic "don't stop" she clung to him.

He nodded and began moving.

She gasped "I need to...".

He started moving faster and said "I'm coming." They came at the same time. He collapsed on top of her. She was panting and trying to catch her breath. He rolled off of her and brought her with him.

After a few minutes he asked her "are you sure I didn't hurt you?"

She laid next to him sliding her hand over his chest and kissing his heart. She smiled and said "I'm sure it was just overwhelming."

He breathed a sigh of relief.

She said "I would love to stay in bed but the girls will be here soon".

He sighed "I guess your right; they look just like you."

She smiled.

He said "what are they like? You've got to spend more time with them."

She smiled "there amazing. Alex is very smart and a writer; Camryn is an artist like me, she is funny and how to put this nicely...a klutz."

He laughed.

She said "they both have good hearts; you'll love them I know I do."

He said "I already do."

They got dressed and headed downstairs.

They heard Camryn shout "Alex I told you there was an incident!"

They heard Alex's voice "would you come on its not that hard!"

Aaron and Miranda came around the corner and saw Camryn glaring at the wall.

Miranda asked "Apollo whats wrong?"

She turned around quickly and said "uh nothing Alex is just being a show off!"

Alex poked her head out of the wall and gasped when she saw her parents.

Miranda laughed "come on let's go to your fathers office".

Alex came out of the wall and Camryn glared at Alex. She smirked and pointed her finger at Alex as she was walking.

Alex lost her balance and fell.

Miranda immediately rushed to her side "are you alright?"

Alex pushed herself up and realized Camryn caused her to trip. She threw a dirty look at Camryn and said "I'm fine!"

Camryn just grinned and batted her eye lashes "you should pay better attention."

Their parents smirked at each other.

Alex glared at Camryn and suddenly smiled. She said "well at least I can walk through walls!"

Camryn's face fell and she couldn't think of a come back so she quickly changed the subject and said "can you show us the star again? I love that story."

Miranda smiled and told Aaron "I told them. I hope your not upset I know that was our secret."

He smiled "not at all."

He took her hand and had her palm facing up he brought Miranda's star out.

The girls as always were in awe.

Aaron and Miranda told their story again.

He saw how much they loved the star so he thought of a brilliant idea.

He told the girls to hold out their hands.

They did as he asked.

He whispered a spell and a star appeared in their hands.

They gasped.

Miranda smiled.

They hugged their father tightly and thanked him repeatedly.

He laughed "your welcome only the best for my girls."

He sat back down with Miranda and she snuggled up against him.

They continued to talk.

Alex asked "so what happens now?"

Aaron sighed "well hopefully we can become a family again. For starters...".

He got down on one knee and took Miranda's hand.

The women gasped.

Aaron said "Miranda you have given me everything I have ever wanted and more. I promise I will never let anything separate us. Will you marry me... again?"

Miranda wasn't able to speak so she nodded.

He placed a huge ring on her finger.

She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately.

They heard a squeak and looked at their daughters and saw Camryn crying.

They smiled and Alex rolled her eyes.

The girls hugged there parents.

Aaron said "I know you girls have a life of your own but anytime you decide you would like to stay here for a night or permanently you are more than welcome. You are free to travel from both worlds as you please."

The girls nodded.

Camryn said "I don't want to hurt you but I have parents already and they are my family too".

Aaron nodded "I understand that and we have no problem with that; but we do hope that you will let us be apart of your life."

Camryn said "I will be more than happy to have you in my life."

Aaron and Miranda smiled in relief.

They talked for hours and Camryn realized how late it was back home.

She stood up and said "I'm sorry but I have to get back home my parents will be worried...I mean my other parents...I mean..."

Miranda jumped in "honey, relax we know what you mean."

Camryn sighed with relief.

Camryn said "Alex are you coming?"

Alex looked torn "I think I want to stay here tonight."

Miranda smiled brightly.

Camryn started to protest but Alex interrupted her "Camryn you have a life back home with wonderful parents and they've been amazing to me and I love them dearly but there your parents not mine. I want to stay here tonight."

Camryn was a little hurt but understood.

She hugged her sister and her parents and went home.

Aaron and Miranda hugged Artimus.

Miranda said "I'm so happy you're staying here tonight. I would love to stay and chat but I'm exhausted. I know you like to stay up late so feel free to explore the castle and we will talk tomorrow."

Artimus nodded.

Miranda said "I'll show you to your bedroom."

Artimus got settled.

Miranda and Aaron went to bed. They changed into their pajamas and he climbed in bed. She came out of the bathroom and crawled over him. She stopped on top of him and kissed his lips. She rolled on to her side of the bed and under the sheets.

He opened his arms and she immediately snuggled into them.

She sighed.

He said "are you alright?"

She nodded "its just been a long day. I'm tired but I don't want to sleep."

He furrowed his brow "why not?"

She said "I'm scared that if I fall asleep you won't be here when I wake up."

He tighten his arms around her "I promise I won't leave your side; I'll be right here holding you in my arms while you sleep."

She smiled and kissed him "I love you so much Aaron; its been so long since I've felt safe and loved."

He said "didn't you feel safe with my brother?"

She shrugged her shoulders "not really. He was to unpredictable and he was to rough in bed. He was everything you weren't."

He said "well I'm here now and I will never let anything scare or hurt you again."
She smiled and snuggled deeper into his arms.

She closed her eyes and breathed the scent was Aaron.

For the first time in a long time she felt at peace.

Aaron thought about what she had said. "Miranda?"

"Hmm?"

"What do you mean by he was to rough?"

She tensed and said "it's not important. Forget I said anything."

"I'm afraid I can't do that now tell me what happened!"

She sighed and sat up. She swung her legs over the edge of the bed and he grabbed her wrist "wait!"

She whispered "he was always trying to take your place. He tried to tell me that I had to produce another heir when we were first married. I told him there was no way I would have a child with him. I might've given in and married him but there was no way I would give him an heir. I just couldn't do that to you. He finally dropped the topic. Then, one day I woke up crying from a nightmare and then I realized it was because of the date. It was the day you and the girls died. I was going on and on about you and he couldn't take it. He stormed off. When he came back that night he tried to force me to have sex but I managed to get away. I tossed him against the wall with my powers and told him if he ever tried anything like that again i'd castrate him and ban him from my kingdom. It was then that I decided we would no longer share a bed. I was scared of him Aaron! I didn't know who I could trust anymore."

He fists clenched the bed sheets and he forced himself to calm down. She felt him get up and she was scared she upset him.

He walked in front of her and squatted. He balanced himself on her knees. He took her hand and brought it to his lips.

"You can trust me. I would never hurt you beautiful. You're safe now. I can't believe he treated you that way! I'm very proud of you for standing up against him."

He stood up and pulled her with him "come with me."

She allowed him to drag her outside for some fresh air and soon she heard music.

He smiled "may I have this dance?"

She had tears spring in her eyes when she heard there song and nodded. She took his hand and they slowly dance all over the balcony underneath the stars. They gazed into each other's eyes.

After a while he saw her getting tired so he kissed her hand and whispered "thank you my darling. Let's get you in bed."

She was feeling much better and nodded.

He tucked her in and got under the covers.

She laid in his arms and said "I missed moments like these the most. I would look at our star every night and I would fall in love with you all over again. I never told Thantos about it. He wasn't the romantic type at least not without strings attached."

He kissed her head and silently cursed his brother's name.

He whispered "give me your hand sweetheart."

She held it out and her star appeared. She smiled softly and looked at him "now you can look at it and think happy thoughts and not worry about Thantos."

She smiled and closed her hand. She kissed him and said "I love you so much Aaron."

He smiled and whispered "I love you too Miranda more than you'll ever know. Now close your eyes and go sleep."

She nodded and snuggled deeper in his arms.

Aaron watched the love of his life sleep and couldn't believed he had a second chance.

Aaron vowed he would not let anything or anyone separate them ever again and god forbid Thantos should return he would be waiting and ready to kill his brother just like Thantos tried to harm him!

When Aaron was sure Miranda was asleep he closed his eyes and fell asleep.