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Alpha Erik Caspian
Chapter 18 - Caspian The heat and the brightness of the sun woke me. I hadn’t realized I had fallen asleep. The last thing I remembered was watching the star twinkle in the night sky. We were no longer in the sky, though. A fur blanket replaced the dragon that was once beneath me. The smell of fire and smoked meat wafted in the forest air. The sound of two male voices caught my attention. Their tones hushed, making it hard to hear what they were discussing. I recognized the one voice as Garren’s, but I didn’t know who the second voice belonged to. I slowly sat up, blinking away the sleep from my eyes. A kettle hung above the flames of the fire. Two sticks were placed on either side of the fire, and, what appeared to be, a rabbit was roasting between them on a metal rod. I looked around for Garren and the other male, but I couldn’t see them anywhere. A thick forest surrounded us, and the memories of what happened on my trek to Ramiro flooded my mind. I squeezed my eyes shut as I trie
Alpha Erik Unique Fascinations
Chapter 19 - Unique Fascinations I stare at Garren in disbelief. Yes, we are all related to our mothers by creation. But some are special. Some are not just creations of our mothers but blood relatives. The lines of that heritage are old, so old in fact, that they were thought to be extinct for centuries. Of course, it would be a dragon who would still be a direct bloodline. They live immortal lives like Dacian and Fae. My heart stopped for a beat as I really let it sink in. The fact that my mother had higher authority over him was just mind-blowing. He looked at me with a knowing look. “I may be related to Ryuu, the spirit of dragons. But your mother is created by divine power and holds the blood of two deities, Imelda. So her heritage is directly linked to both, as is yours. So you and I are equals. Don’t think otherwise.” Garren turned his attention back to Gregory. “I need you to prepare my quarters and have Imelda placed in the room attached to mine. I need to visit my parent
Alpha Erik Guilt
Chapter 20 - Guilt I got dressed. The emerald green was made from velvet and felt so soft against my skin. It was form-fitting, a low v on both front and back. A slit ran up the side, ending just above the thigh. I left my hair half down and pulled the rest up, braiding it into place. As I got ready, I told Oren everything that happened while she was sleeping. She had full access to my memories, but it was nice to hear how I took it all in. “When we return home, I'm going to tear that freaks head right off. I can’t believe we didn’t pick up on it. How no one in training picked it up either is concerning.” I shook my head. “I don’t know. Who knows how much of what he ever told us was real? Who knows if the story is even real? He could have lied to the capital claiming to be full fae. Either way, I’m glad Garren walked in when he did.” Oren paced around my mind, letting out a low whine. “He’s a sneaky little bastard. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into him.” Oren hissed. I blew out
Alpha Erik Bonds
Chapter 21 - Bonds It had been a week since we started looking for Ryuu. Mildred and Hunter had focused a lot of their energy on location spells. They had just left yesterday to travel to the Fae realm. They were under strict orders to remain unseen. To avoid potentially alerting my parents of my location. While they worked there, picking up any traces of the magic she left behind. Garren and I worked on our end, preparing strategies to try and draw her to us once we were close enough to her last location. Garren had explained that it was easier to draw her to us than look for her. With us being closer to the last place with the strongest remnants of her magic, we would be able to use it to call to her. It was more of a theory than anything, but Garren and the others believed it was possible to do with our magic combined. As they said a few times, power was drawn to power, and she couldn't resist the urge to sneak a peek at who was trying to call her. After the tense discussion with
Alpha Erik Pity
Chapter 22 - Pity Balthazar POV The ancient magic of the Dragon kingdom hummed against my own. Our magic was similar in some aspects. Considering that an actual deity made time to visit this realm from time to time only strengthened its power. But even still, my magic was older than even Ryuu's. But she was not one to consider with light thoughts. She was as beautiful as she was cunning and spiteful. I rightfully earned her hatred, but she rightfully earned my wrath. So when my suspicions led me here, I also knew that she was most likely the one who was also tainted by truths and reasoning for her own gain. I looked over Caspian. Not much had changed since I last visited. The only thing different was the number of people who now busied the streets. No one paid any attention to me as I began walking. Looking at each building I passed. I knew I would feel her presence through the bond once she had arrived. At least I should be, depending on who she was travelling with, it had been al
Alpha Erik Compromise
Chapter 23 - CompromiseImelda’s POVEverything happened so fast. Balthazar charged towards Garren. Though he was built like a giant, Balthazar knocked him to the ground with ease. I rolled out of the way just before Garren tossed him through the air, making him slam into the desk. I was expecting magic, fire, pure power. But instead, the two men fought like humans hitting each other with nothing but their fists. Beating each other bloody. My frozen tongue finally thawed as I felt the pain across my jaw and then my ribs and back. After fighting the bond and being so far away, it crashed into me with a vengeance. Unfortunately, they were both too consumed with hatred for one another to notice what was happening. I clutched my stomach as the jolt of pain rushed through me. I ground my teeth as I forced myself through the pain, standing up.
Alpha Erik Untold Truths
Chapter 24 - Untold TruthsAfter we all settled on what had happened in the study, Garren decided we needed to head somewhere less conspicuous. We also knew it was to prevent Balthazar from having any more time figuring out his way through the castle grounds. After he glamoured himself again, we headed out towards the warrior building. Jumping right into asking Balthazar how much he knew and what our best strategy should be.Even though the debriefing room was large, it felt tiny with the constant glares andsnide comments everyone seemed to make towards my mate. More than a few occasions were when I had to step outside to get some air because of how uncomfortable I was becoming. I slowly walked back to the room when I heard shouting. I quickened my pace, rushing into the room to make sure another brawl wasn't about to break out.“Well, I don’t like it. Wh
Alpha Erik Love
Chapter 25 - Love“Remember what I said. Once we get there, we will be out in the open. We must hurry on our horses and get for cover. The giants are cruel beings, and the monsters they are tasked with keeping from ever escaping their realms are even more ruthless.” Garren instructed as we all gathered around him. My hand tightened around my horse's reins, my knuckles turning white. Reaching to grip his shoulder with the other. I felt him tense as Balthazar rested his hand on his forearm. Mildred and Hunter following after him.“Don’t let go and ready your feet for the drop.” We all nodded. I shifted my feet apart, bending my knees to prepare for the impact. Garren opened the map switching it to the realm of the giant's.“Dalir.” As the words left his lips, the world around us began
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Alpha Erik The Crown
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Alpha Erik Long Live The Queen
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Alpha Erik Warning
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Alpha Erik Full Circle
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