My Vampire Harem Will Dominate Everything

"Ezra…"

The voice was faint, barely audible, but it sent a chill down his spine.

He took a step back and stretched a hand forward. Whatever was coming, he was prepared to shred it. He focused as the frost thickened and crept closer.

There was a shuffle and the figure stepped fully into view, her body shimmering like a mirage of frost and light.

Ezra froze where he stood and his outstretched hand dropped, unable to believe what his Aura was telling him.

It was her.

Genesis.

His dead wife.

This wasn't a hallucination or memory his mind was conjuring in front of him. No. His Aura definitely wasn't lying. It was real.

The ghostly version of Gen looked exactly as he remembered, her long white hair flowing like strands of silver mist, her eyes filled with the energy that had always been exciting. Her form radiated a silver glow, looking like an angelic astral projection.

Her eyes locked on Ezra, and just like that, the oppressive energy that had covered the corridor vanished. Tears welled in her eyes as she took a trembling step forward.

"Ezra." She whispered, her voice carrying a faint echo, as if coming from a great distance.

Ezra's breath hitched. He couldn't move, couldn't speak. His mind was screaming that this couldn't be real, but his heart wouldn't let him deny it.

Gen rushed to him and threw herself into his arms. His eyes widened as he stumbled back, her arms wrapping tightly around him. She was solid, real, warm. Not a ghost or an astral projection but an actual tangible being.

Ezra's hands trembled as he slowly raised them, his arms encircling her. He hugged her tightly, burying his face against her shoulder. "Is this real?" He whispered hoarsely.

Gen nodded against him, her voice trembling. "It's real. I… I'm so sorry, Ezra. I'm so sorry for everything that happened in Faewall."

Ezra closed his eyes, drawing in a shaky breath. He could feel several emotions trying to overwhelm him.

His grief at seeing Gen again, his disbelief at what was happening, his joy that he could hold her again in his arms, even if it was like this, and his heartbreak that she wasn't made of flesh and blood.

His soul rang out, telling him that this was a part of the being he'd once been connected to.

"I thought I'd lost you forever." He murmured.

Gen pulled back slightly, her hands resting on his arms. She looked up at him, her eyes shimmering with tears. "I thought so too. But I'm here now. And I'm so sorry, Ezra. For leaving you. For everything that happened."

Ezra shook his head. "Don't worry. We'll figure this out together." He swept the nearby corridors with his Aura.

"This place isn't secure. Let's go." He took her hand and led her back to their suite.

When he opened the door, Olivia and Red were seated on the couch, stopping their conversation as they noticed Ezra's expression.

"What happened? How did the negotiations go?" Olivia asked as they both stood.

Ezra shook his head, stepping aside to let Genesis enter the room. "The negotiations don't matter right now." He said, his voice cracking with emotion. "I need you both to see someone."

Olivia and Red exchanged confused glances before turning back to Ezra. Genesis stood beside him, her form faintly translucent and glowing, but neither of them reacted.

"Ezra," Red said slowly, "what are we supposed to be seeing?"

Ezra frowned. They couldn't see her? Why not? "Oh." He realized. "Use your Aura. Just trust me."

Both women hesitated for a moment before closing their eyes and activating their Auras. When they opened them again, Olivia gasped, her hands flying to her mouth, while Red's eyes widened in shock.

"Gen?" Red whispered.

Gen nodded, her tears returning as Olivia rushed forward to embrace her. To both women's surprise, the ghostly Genesis was solid to their touch, and Olivia's hug tightened as tears streamed down her face.

Red joined them a second later, wrapping her arms around both women. The three of them stood there, a tangled mess of sobs and laughter.

Ezra watched silently, his heart full and aching at the same time. Finally, Red pulled back slightly, wiping her eyes. "How is this possible?" She asked, her voice thick with emotion.

Gen stepped back as well, her eyes shifting between three of them. "I… I'm not entirely sure."

"Since I woke up, nobody has been able to see me. I think you guys can sense me because you have a connection to me, which is the soul bond. And the use of your Auras helps bring me into focus."

"But how are you even here?" Olivia asked, her tears still glistening on her cheeks. "How did this happen?"

"I think it has something to do with Faewall." Gen explained. "When I gave Nicodemus my vitality to free him, something must have… changed. I didn't wake up immediately."

"Whatever brought me, I think it has something to do with Nicodemus' relic and the changes in the world."

"Whatever it is, we're glad you're here." The women shared another hug before Ezra cleared his throat, gesturing for everyone to sit.

"While this is a joyous occasion, I believe we have a lot to discuss."

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As all this was happening, there was another conversation ongoing in the Society's mansion.

Fortuna sat in a high-backed chair, her posture relaxed, while Itachi stood nearby, his hands clasped behind his back.

"Are you really letting Ezra go?" Itachi asked, staring at his elder in curiosity.

Fortuna smiled at him, taking a sip of blood wine from the filled wine glass beside her.

"Yes, I am." She answered. "The Monarchy's information has to be true. They don't lie when it comes to intelligence from the Omnia relic."

"You're taking quite the risk." Itachi chuckled. "The Council won't be pleased."

Fortuna's smile widened. "Let them grumble. I've always said the mutants were a resource we should be leveraging, not suppressing. And now we have proof. If Ezra's wife conceived with the help of a mutant's power, then it's time we adjust our approach."

Itachi inclined his head slightly. "So, the Society will begin looking into them?"

"Immediately." Fortuna confirmed. "This visit has been more fruitful than I thought it would be. The Monarchy may think they've gained the upper hand, but we've also gained valuable information. The mutants could change everything." Explore new worlds at empire

Itachi watched as Fortuna leaned back in her chair, her gaze drifting to the window.

"Remember, Itachi. The Society adapts. And with time, we win."