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29. Hindrance
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Alpha's Mage 30. The Flawed King
[Erica]Her mother let out a sob as Lucien closed the distance between them and hugged her. "Pa?" she whispered as if talking any louder will break her delusion and Lucien would disappear. Erica lingered in the background, witnessing the father-daughter reunion. Her eyes filled with tears. She blinked a few times to hold them back as she saw her mother break down in Lucien's arms. "I'll...be right back," she mumbled. They needed to rekindle their frayed relation. She had to stop anyone from entering the room anyway. She stepped out of the room after Lucien's vague nod. She contemplated as to where she should go when she heard footsteps. She whirled around and her eyes widened when she saw her father walking towards her. His eyes widened before his lips stretched into a smile. "Look at you," Adrian whispered as she beheld his daughter. Erica couldn't help but giggle. He lightly kissed her forehead before saying, "You look absolutely stunning." She grinned, "Thanks, dad." Her dad moti
Alpha's Mage 31. New Luna Queen
[Erica]Her heartbeat quickened the moment their car halted in front of the castle. Through the tinted window, she could see the obscured figures guarding the entrance. She wrung her fingers in nervous as her father opened the door and got out. Evelyn put a calming a hand on her sweaty ones. She looked up at her mother to see her smiling encouragingly at her. Her eyes conveyed, 'Everything will be alright.' Lucien had decided to go back, much to Erica's and Evelyn's disappointment. He had reasoned, "I don't want things to go awry. This ceremony is important for all of us." No one could refute that. Adrian seemed mildly relieved, Erica suspected that he was rather tensed about the whole thing especially with a daughter who happened to be a mage. She swallowed back varying emotions bubbling in her heart. Evelyn had told her that this ceremony was as solemn and auspicious a wedding. This was in a way a wedding. Drake had stepped out and was rounding the car before he opened the door on
Alpha's Mage 32. Re-awakening of Leikos
[Xavier]His Erica looked ethereal. He couldn't take his eyes off the whole time the ceremony was going on. It felt as if she was the only one in the entire hall. He could feel Leikos at the back of his mind and this time it wasn't just a feeble presence. His wolf was about to resurface. Erica's momentary change in expression worried him a little. Why did she get that surprised look on her face after hearing Sir Leon? Even though she assured him through a tiny shake of her head that she was okay. But the unpleasant feeling kept gnawing at the back of his mind throughout the ceremony. However, the worry took a backseat when his canines grazed the tantalizing skin of her neck. He could feel her shiver ever so slightly in his arms. He could tell that she was nervous, he was too. He closed his eyes and increased the pressure on her skin. Unbeknownst to her, she had tightened her hold on his forearms and to his immense joy he heard an all too familiar growl at the back of his mind. Leikos
Alpha's Mage 34. Becoming one
[Xavier]The lone thought in his mind was that his mother was like Erica. As he awaited his mate's arrival, his thoughts wandered. Was she born as a mage? Or did she practice? How did aunt not know about this? This one revelation had shaken him to the core and it was something he wouldn't be able to discuss or ask his aunt. What if his mother had hidden this from her family. Then how did Sir Leon come to know? Who was he talking to over the phone? Nothing was adding up. His thoughts threatened to overwhelm him. He groaned as his head began to throb. 'Calm down.' Leikos' soothing voice filled his mind. He closed his eyes and tried to ground himself. Leikos was right. He should keep this information at the back burner right now and ponder upon it later. This moment, this night was for him and his Erica. He felt the small gift in his pant pocket that he had specially ordered for her. His lips twitched up. He stepped on the very balcony from where he had first gotten a glimpse of his be
Alpha's Mage 35. Calm before the Storm
[Elias]-1007AD-Even during the afternoon, the quarter was doused in semi-darkness, afternoon sun flitting in through torn curtains. When Elias stepped in the threshold he saw that it was in chaotic disarray — every clothing was strewn all about, tapestry ripped into pieces and hanging in tatters, from water jug to candlestands every item was scattered on the floor, the liquids and wax staining the carpeted floor. This scenario was nothing new. This was a common sight after Rosa's passing but Elias' dread increased because it was too quiet. Even a few days ago when he had visited, Merek was almost rampaging inside his chamber. However, he couldn't help but feel bad for the maids and servants who were in charge of giving him food. He had forbidden anyone to enter his private quarters except a few and among them was Elias. "Alpha?" Suppressing his anxiousness and fear, he called out tentatively, his voice was thankfully steady but he received no answer in return. It had not even been
Alpha's Mage 36. Bane and Boon
[Erica]"You can take your time and adapt to your role as the Luna Queen," Xavier said as he filled her plate with vegetables and bacon. "But Xavier-" she began to protest but a quirked eyebrow and a set of challenging eyes stopped her from saying anything further. She knew that none of the family members wanted her to take on the role until she was ready but she was. "Complete your course work first." He suggested."And your training with Elias." He added as an afterthought. They were spending their one week vacation in leisure. Taking strolls in the garden, getting to know each other even more and their nights were filled with passionate love-making, where at times, Leikos made an appearance. Erica liked this intimacy, she liked to be a part of his life. Sadly, Leikos was still unwilling to show himself and meet Erica in his true form. Even Xavier didn't understand why he was acting like so.'Maybe he is still not over the initial rejection.' she had wondered morosely.She had cal
Alpha's Mage 37. Extending an Olive Branch
[Elias]"So someone in the Council is already aware of Freida and she dared to threaten Erica?" Lucien questioned with suppressed anger. Elias nodded as he drummed his fingers on the writing desk. "And you went to meet the Luna?" another query filled with rage and disbelief. He nodded again, not even daring to look at the other man's way. "I understand what you are trying to say, but you know it as well as I do that Freida is extremely observant and far-sighted. I needed to know what she had in mind." Lucien clicked his tongue in annoyance. "It could have been a trap for all we know. Otherwise, why would she accept Erica despite knowing who she is? When she didn't follow the path and become who she was supposed to be." He shook his head and remarked, "I cannot trust her."Elias listened to him in silence before exhaling resignedly. "I would like to disagree with you at this point." He stood up and started pacing. "Freida did not look like she was about to endanger us and you know tha
Alpha's Mage 38. Mage's Bane
[Xavier]{We would like to meet His Majesty and Her Highness at the Council Headquarters today at 4 P.M.}He re-read the email, his fists clenched as his eyes skimmed over every word. "Alpha?" Arnold's voice made him glance up at his beta, who was staring at him cautiously. He could feel Leikos' presence strongly. Closing his eyes, he tried to calm down but failed. "The Council wishes to hold a meeting with Erica and me." His voice was gravelly and this was due to Lei's presence. He was certain that his pupils had turned black. Arnold lowered his head, "If I may ask, why this sudden arrangement?" He sighed aggravatedly, "I don't know. They haven't stated any reason. They have only written the date and time of the meeting." He was perplexed as to why they would suddenly want to meet them. The door was suddenly flung open and Jade walked in. "Did you receive the email?" she asked urgently. He nodded, his eyes still trained on the screen. "How did you know?" he quizzed. "They asked me
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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
