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20. Cold Reunions
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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
Alpha's Mage 22. A Special Nook
[Xavier]He knew the reason behind Erica's abrupt retreat. He could sense her anger, simmering. But he chose to ignore it. He has stopped caring about what his family thinks about him and he wasn't letting the bitterness get to Erica anytime soon. His 'perfect from the outside but dysfunctional and broken from the inside' family wasn't going to deter and dampen his happiness that he had found once again. But when Erica asked him if she could meet Leikos, his guts twisted. It's been a day since Erica came back in his life yet he had hardly felt Leikos' presence. It was stronger than it was before but still feeble. He averted his gaze, disappointment seeping in like icy water, soaking his entire being. "Huh?" Erica's unintelligible bafflement made him even more helpless. He took a deep breath, "I...can feel his presence but-" he paused, his gaze gravitating towards his mat again who looked apprehensive, "-but I can't change". The truth tumbled out of his mouth and he noticed, Erica's
Alpha's Mage 23. Making Happy Memories
[Erica]How a person could carry so much grief within his heart but move forward in life was beyond her. She was thankful for having a loving family. She now understood how much she had been living a sheltered and how well-loved she was. The feeling was followed by that of guilt. How can she feel like this when her mate was hurting? had been living under a constant sense of inferiority all his life? She felt like thanking him again for sharing such a special thing with her but refrained herself."This is my kind of place", Erica comments, diverting the topic. She will work on Xavier's advise and try to ignore unnecessary negativities in her life as well as Xavier's. She stood up and walked around. The shelves weren't stacked with books. They weren't bound or anything, some looked tattered and yellowed. "Did you finish reading them?" she asked as she took out one thin book. She flipped open the page carefully. Her brows furrowed when she realised that none of the words was recognizabl
Alpha's Mage 24. Battling with Oneself
Erica]She let out a muffled groan in the pillow. The hotel room was doused in darkness. After re-emerging from the forest, she saw how everyone was awaiting their arrival. Her parents were looking anxious but when they saw her, their expression turned relaxed. Xavier's parents looked more like they were there because they had to while Queen Jade raised a knowing eyebrow at both of them. Erica groaned again remembering the knowing look she received from Jade. Did she not make herself presentable enough? She rolls over and lies on her back, arms spread out Even though the room is dark and she is alone but after months she doesn't feel the foreboding sense of loneliness. She knows her parents are in the next room and in the morning they will meet. Drake will come over as well. She reaches for the new phone that Adrian bought her. Again and contemplates on whether she should text Xavier. Even after months she somehow knows his number by-heart and for reason, she feels proud about it. S
Alpha's Mage 25. Mage in Disguise
[Elias]"What? Why?" Erica asked him, perplexed. Elias' lips thinned. He wanted to withhold the information for a little longer. But the stakes were high now and Erica had to be alert and aware. "Freida Ravenwood is a mage." He stared at Erica, who went rigid. After a prolonged silence she finally managed to ask, "Wha-? Mage? I-I mean...she was never found out? How?" Elias shook his head as Erica tried to piece out the information, process and make sense of it. "Erica, don't overexert your brain," he said kindly. He understood where she was coming from. He didn't want to tell her if it hadn't been important. "Overexert? I am not doing that...I just...I am..." she babbled dazedly. Elias sighed, "This is exactly the reason why I conceal things. But you just tend to run into the secrets and then every bottled secret just bursts out."Erica frowned, "Well, not my fault for being lied to all my life." He poured his lips and looked at her disappointedly, "Now that's harsh." "Anyway the
Alpha's Mage 26. Anticlimactic
[Erica]"So...you got to know something before I tell you my whereabouts," Erica began nervously. Drake was still in the dark about her identity. Her eyes darted towards her parents who nodded encouragingly. She took a deep breath before she confessed, "I...am a mage." Drake stared at her blankly while she tweedled her thumbs. "Uh...well, that's interesting. I mean mom said that grandpa was a mage so, I guess it's genes?" he shrugged. Well, that was anticlimactic. "You...know?" she mumbled, taken aback. Drake nodded. "Mom and dad told me about mom's family history. But you being a mage? I had no idea." Erica didn't know how much this acceptance would make her feel relieved. She rushed to Drake and hugged him. "Thank you." He stroked her hair fondly. "You are my sister. Even if you were a fae, I would still love you."She pulled away a little. "Huh?" Drake chuckled and shook his head. "Nothing." After they sat around the breakfast table, she asked curiously, "You know, I am amazed
Alpha's Mage 27. Gratitude
[Erica]She didn't know which was more daunting -- facing Ava or meeting Tristan again? She fumbled with the small gift basket that she had brought on the way. "You didn't have to do this," Xavier had said gently. "You know, it seems like you are more nervous to meet them than you were when you met my parents," he chuckled. "Well, you are not wrong," she said, pursing her lips. "By the way, did you tell Ava about..." she trailed off. Xavier nodded, "Yes. She is relieved actually. When I told her if she could take on the duty of Luna Queen, she was startled at first. She thought I wanted her to be my choice mate." Erica stiffened a little. Even though she was aware of the truth now but still the thought of Xavier mating with someone else made her skin crawl. Xavier must have noticed her sudden change in body language because he immediately apologised, "I'm sorry. It was insensitive of me." Erica shook her head, "It's okay. It's just..." she looked out of the window. Silence prevaile
Alpha's Mage 28. Gift
[Erica]"Can't believe you will become the Luna Queen tomorrow with this klutz nature of yours," Grey shook his head with mock disappointment. "Hey!" Erica glared. "I am unable to concentrate, okay?" she grumbled. Grey merely raised an eyebrow. "You requested Elias for us to train and now you can't concentrate. I don't have all day," he commented lazily he scuffed his shoe on the forest ground. She rolled her eyes. Why did she ask Elias for this again? She puffed her cheeks and exhaled before raising her palm again and centring the energy atop it. The blue flame flickered and flared. "Defend," she shouted as she directed it towards him. Grey created a water wall but this time, unlike the first time when it had collided and disappeared, the energy fused with water. Erica grinned widely before moving her fingers slowly. The liquid wall moved under her command. "Great job Rics," Vrisha said as she skipped down with Abiona. Erica smiled. "Thanks.""Abiona can control air so you can prac
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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
