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13. Bittersweet Reunion
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[Erica]There comes a time when one suddenly feels lost, when suddenly everything from them is snatched away and all they can do is mourn the loss, helpless and devasted. Erica was numb. What had she done? How did she do this without knowing about the consequences? Was Elias angry for this reason? Was this the reason told her his past? Hundreds of questions swirled in her mind making her dizzy. Her tears had dried up. This grief will not even let her shed tears. "But...but there's...there has to be a way right? We could...", she wracked her brain to come up with a solution. This simply couldn't be. Xavier can't go feral. This man....she still saw him as her mate, he can't be cursed with such a fate, not because of her. Not because of anyone. "We could mate? Like bond?" she suggested, her gaze searching his tired eyes, the dimmed orbs stared back. His lips curved into a rueful smile. He pulled away a little and averted his gaze.Rejection? Or was he just giving up?His arms still loo
Alpha's Mage 15. Unforeseen
[Erica]"You are un-fucking-believable", Jade cursed loudly, throwing up her hands exasperatedly. Erica, on the other hand, did not whether to cry or slap him. She was still reeling from the fact that Xavier, who asked her why she had rejected him, who seemed heartbroken by the loss is not willing to save himself. Just to save her? She pulled away from him, not missing the hurt that surfaced in his gaze.She turned to fully face him and glared, "What do you mean by 'no'?" She was not letting Xavier throw away his life for her and while she knew the chances of Jade coming to know about her were high, she didn't care. After all. Elias and Lucien had some explaining to do. Jade came and stood beside her, crossing her arms, she too demanded, "Yes, what the fuck do you mean by 'no'?" She could see the distressed look on his face but how could he just throw away the one chance that they had? The one chance that could mend the mistakes she had committed just a little, the one chance that w
Alpha's Mage 16. Incomparable Happiness
[Xavier]His assent had brightened Erica's whole face and his heart warmed up at the sight. When he had refused to go forward with the plan it was because he wanted to protect Erica at all costs. He had seen his father's eyes become completely black with the need to destroy Aldred and mages in general. Introducing Erica to everyone would not only endanger her but also others if her words were anything to go by then definitely there were others. But the fact that Erica would go to the extent of giving away her identity to Jade just so that she could know and he could accept? He did not imagine this at all. The love for her had increased even more. He smiled at her nonetheless and moments later Erica's palms left his face and her arms wrapped around his torso as she hugged him again and who was he to refuse it? He encircled his arms around her and rested his chin on the top of her head. He could feel Leikos stirring slowly at the back of his mind and now that he had almost got back hi
Alpha's Mage 17. Trepidation
[Erica]"Elias!" she bellowed the moment she arrived at the mansion. There were very few people at the living area and all of them looked equally startled by her sudden hostility. Lucien who was talking to one of the younger mages asked in a concerned tone, "Erica? What happened?" He walked up to her and grasped her shoulders. Erica to his shock and surprise pulled away from that grasp and glared at him. "I need to speak to you as well", she gritted. Lucien nodded jerkily."Now where is Elias?" she muttered. Vrisha who had suddenly emerged from the corridor informed, "He is in the library". Her eyes clouded with worry as Erica stalked past her towards the library with Lucien trailing behind. "So what else are you concealing?" she demanded as she stomped into the room. Elias who was reading looked up, surprised. Erica saw his gaze travelling behind her towards Lucien no doubt, but she wasn't having any of it.She sat on the other chair and quizzed, "Why did you not tell me the conseq
Alpha's Mage 18. Conversations
[Erica]Once again she found herself in the office. This time even though Xavier wasn't startled by her sudden appearance, however, he did not move for a while, merely staring at her. She concluded that it might be due to the fact that she had visited him so soon. Jade was not in the office so she was a little grateful for that. She greeted him with a short wave, "Hey". But the cheerfulness that she tried to pull off fell flat. The smile looked more strained. Wasn't he expecting her? Sudden reluctance crept up as it started to nibble on her insecurities.Xavier seemed to come out of his stupor then. He cleared his throat, slightly embarrassed, "Hey. I thought you will take more time. But nonetheless you're here and that has blessed my anxiousness". Erica sighed in relief. So he too was anxious to meet her again? Xavier then asked, "Ah...did you...talk?" Erica nodded as she walked up to the desk. "Won't you ask...who?" she prodded. She was sure that Xavier wanted to know. But he was
Alpha's Mage 19. Queries…Lots of them
[Xavier]"Well..." Xavier began to bridge the awkward silence. The beta had completely frozen, his eyes wide with disbelief. "How?" he breathed. He couldn't even fault his friend for being dumbfounded, after all, he must have been guarding the door since the morning and he hadn't let in anyone other than Jade. "She...teleported", Xavier tightened his hold when he heard Erica gasp inaudibly. She must not have been expecting such a clear-cut explanation from Xavier. But he trusted Arnold, trusted him like no other and while he would not give away her identity, he had to make him aware of his mate's abilities. "Oh", his beta exhaled, still dazed. However, it did not take him long to recover and soon he was also asking the most predictable question, "Where have you been?" His tone held reproach and subdued anger.Although Xavier wanted to make him submit for talking to his mate in such a way, but he did not have the heart to. He merely let out a low growl which snapped Arnold's attenti
Alpha's Mage 20. Cold Reunions
[Erica]Sir Leon. The name immediately rattled her brain. Could he be? She had momentarily stiffened on Xavier's lap before forcing herself to relax. They had finally decided to leave the office and meet others. Her heart was pounding at the thought of meeting her family again. What will the others say? Will they react in the same Arnold did? Maybe. She felt Xavier grasp her hand lightly, giving it a soft squeeze of reassurance as they walked side by side. Jade had been called back for some urgent meeting and while Erica wanted to know more she knew that Jade had been missing on her Queenly duties to help Xavier out. "Don't be so nervous. It's just your parents and brother", Xavier mumbled as they left the building. The moment they stepped out, she noticed many people turning their gazes towards them. Some looked angry while others were merely curious ones. She forced herself to look indifferent. She tightened her hold on Xavier's hand and swiftly glanced at him. He was glaring back
Alpha's Mage 21. Family Dynamic
[Erica]The last thing she wanted to hear was this. But she was also apprehending this accusation She knew she couldn't forever escape such accusations. Xavier's aunt and Arnold were too modest but the Luna Queen definitely wasn't as forgiving. Erica clenched her jaw, bracing herself for more onslaught of accusation. Alpha Samuel was already glaring daggers at her. She felt Xavier's grasp around her shoulder tighten. "I guess that is not how you should thank her", her gaze flickered to her mate's direction who was staring resolutely at his parents. She could already feel the tension in the air. She threw a glance at her parents who looked as if they wanted to protest but their hands were tied. Their ranks were after all, beneath the Royals. "What do you mean?" Alpha Samuel gritted. "Had she not rejected me, you wouldn't have been able to see your beloved elder son. Ever", Xavier replied simply. Erica saw their anger turn into disbelief. "What?" Luna Freida asked, her voice an octa
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[Erica]A few months later..."They have done an amazing job," Erica sighs as she admires the portrait of Queen Rosamond and King Merek, adorning the wall outside Rosamond Hall. She leans back into Xavier's chest. Her mate hums in approval, encircling his arms loosely around her waist. "You know, I always wondered why this spot was left empty. Now I know," he murmured against her neck. Erica felt a pang in her chest as she looked at the couple who didn't get their happy ending. She gazed at the smiling face in the portrait and hoped that wherever she was now, that she would continue to look after all of them. 'I hope you are finally happy now,' she thought ruefully. Erica turned around and facing him. Xavier looked at her lovingly, his grasp tightening slightly. Her lips quirked up. she wound her arms around his neck and went on her tip-ties to press her lips on his. The kiss started slow but wasn't devoid of the heat and passion that they shared. Xavier pulled her closer, nipping li
Alpha's Mage 51. Closure
[Erica]She twiddled her thumbs nervously as she sat on the high-back chair, facing 20 other people excluding her mate and family. It had been two days since the incident. Xavier had taken her into his arms as soon as he had returned, kissing her and murmuring words of reassurance. Both of them had been left alone for some time before the whole family had had a discussion and Erica had disclosed almost everything to them. Them being Alpha Samuel. Alpha Tristan, Ava, and Mathilda. Arnold and Vladimir had also been there. To her relief and great surprise, none of them blamed her as she had expected. As Aldred had said. Instead, she saw a grim satisfaction in Tristan's eyes, she had received a tight hug from Ava, and Mathilda and Arnold had only been supportive and so had Vladimir. Alpha Samuel had grumbled, more shocked at knowing his mate's real identity than Erica's. He had been silent throughout which had heightened the tension. She broke down at the way her family had accepted her s
Alpha's Mage 50. Opening the Can of Worms
[Erica]There was fire everywhere. Someone was screaming. And then she saw him. His face had melted with heat, skin hanging from places as he stared pleadingly at her. His mouth was slack, he wanted to say something. Erica, on the other hand, was rooted to her spot. She wanted to back away but couldn't. Suddenly he stretched out his hand as if trying to grab her and pull her into the fire with him. She screamed, cried for help but no one was around. Not even Queen Rosamond. Distantly she could hear someone calling her name, she whirled around but the forest was too dark despite the flames. Was it Blackmist forest...no, she somehow knew it wasn't. But who was calling her? The voice grew louder and she noticed her vision turning blurrier. What was happening?...~~~~Her eyes flew open and she gasped awake. She sat up and realised that she was on a bed, in her and Xavier's room. "Erica?" she heard her mother's voice and snapped her gaze towards her. It was now that she saw luna Freida,
Alpha's Mage 49. Cathartic
[Erica]She stood rooted to her spot as she saw the terror-filled scene unfold. Mouth agape, she could only watch as Aldred writhed and screamed in pain as he fruitlessly tried to save himself. Her eyes were wide as saucers as she took in the sight, unaware of the vigorously burning flames around her. She was oblivious of the fact that another spectre was beside her, watching a mage burning alive, the flames engulfing his body little by little. Erica was not aware that somehow the flames or the disobedient wind did not dare to touch her, that she was standing in a safe array created by someone. Tears streamed down her cheeks, unbidden as she stared with fearful eyes. Her lips trembled, a choked noise escaping her mouth. 'Did I do this?' the thought made her stumble back. She took a step forward, her limbs felt wobbly. 'But I didn't...' her voice echoed pitifully. As she tried again to walk unsteadily towards him, something stopped her. "Don't." The voice was familiar and authoritati
Alpha's Mage 48. Denouement
[Erica]"Aldred!" she thundered as stalked into the mansion, dragging two barely unconscious werewolves in her wake. She had been unknown of her capability, of her strength and of her fury. Her hand never faltered as she had continuously thrown Xander from one part of the study to another until the man had relented and grunted out Aldred's whereabouts. Her grandfather's demise had spurred something in her, snapped a thread that had been holding her to be civil to those who had done wrong, but then she had seen her grandfather falling limply on the ground, life sapped out within a few moments and that made her vow to herself that no more lives will be lost because of her, because of someone's misdeeds She felt a phantom ache in her chest, how will her mother react? She dismissed it as soon as it surfaced in her mind, filing away the thought for later. 'I will deal with it when the time comes,' she thought. She deposited the men haplessly on the ground and went to search the dilapida
Alpha's Mage 47. Nemesis
[Xavier]It was good to let Leikos out for the first time in a long time. 'Only if Erica could see,' he thought wistfully. Forcing to keep his mate at the back of his mind, he weaved through the trees, his aunt and mother following closely behind. Tristan was by his side, in his human form but running equally fast. He skidded to a halt in front of the tree. Had he been in his human form, he would have widened his eyes in shock but Leikos stood very still as he saw Elias standing in front of the tree waiting for them. His eyes clouded with confusion. "Ah, sorry for having to keep you waiting," his aunt chirped and walked past him. "We contacted him when you and Erica were outside talking to them," his mother explained, her voice tight with concern and worry. He trotted behind the bushes that would give him some privacy. His joints cracked and relocated and when he finally stood up, he felt a dull pain and ache that he hadn't for quite a while. When he walked back, Tristan, aunt Jade
Alpha's Mage 46. Tipping Point
[Xavier]Ice coursed through his veins. Leikos growled threateningly in his mind. "No!" Before he knew it, the word was out of his mouth. Leikos continued roaring in his mind, restless and bloodthirsty. He wanted to rip off their heads for blatantly disrespecting him and his mate. Sir Leon shifted his gaze towards him. Raising an eyebrow, he reiterated, "No?" Beside him, Erica had stiffened, her palm had become sweaty. He could feel how she was holding on to her indifferent facade with every ounce of her will that was teetering. "What he means is that what if this concoction, whatever this is, turns out to be poisonous?" Queen Jade comes to his aid. Luna Freida hums in agreement, "It appears as if you wish to force your assumptions upon her." Xavier turned to look at his mother who had defiant look on her face. "I agree," Ava said. Xavier felt an amalgamation of emotions. He had earlier thought of his friend as envious and prejudiced but despite not knowing Erica properly she was su
Alpha's Mage 45. Cornered
[Erica]Her insides churned when she heard this. She stood rooted to her spot while Xavier asked in a menacing tone, "What?" Her ears were ringing as she knew that the visit wasn't a casual or a coincidental one. They had come for her. Her palm tingled all of sudden and her vision turned sharper. She had to go to that nook. Something told her that the nook had every answer she was looking for. A sharp intake of breath drew her out of her racing thoughts. She noticed Alpha Samuel stepping back, his eyes widened with ill-concealed horror. "What? Who are you?" Alpha Samuel asks, his voice barely audible. She furrows her eyebrows before she hears another gasp. "Erica, your eyes..." Queen Jade whispers and that's enough for her to understand the older man's sudden change in reaction. She whirls around and looks up at Xavier who does not react in any way. He rests his hand on the small of her back, a calming touch, a silent reassurance. Erica closed her eyes and willed herself to calm down
