Upon getting into the dungeon, Erica searched everywhere until she finally found her friend. Maria was beaten up and blood was all around her body. She was weak and looked completely lifeless and upon seeing the condition her friend was in, Erica felt like crying. "M-maria?" She called on to her and upon hearing Erica's voice, Maria opened her eyes and she smiled slightly. "Erica? You are here? That's nice?" She said softly and hearing that Erica took hold of her hands as she said to her, "Don't give up Maria, they just want you to confess so they can kill you but you must not admit to what you didn't do!" "I believe in you and I promise that I would find a way to get you out if there just beat with me!" Erica said as soft tears fell from her eyes. And hearing that, Maria smiled weirdly as she said, "You know Erica, I always knew that a day would come when I die in the palace, after all, I was a witch…a witch hated by all and just as I predicted, my death is closer than expected t
"My Lord!! I need your help!!" Erica said to Lecoi and upon hearing that he was completely confused as he said, "Come in!" And with that, the guards immediately let her go and she made he way into his study. Widening her eyes in shock, Erica had to say that this was a very big and beautiful study. Her Dad had one of these when he was still alive but he wasn't as huge and luxurious as this, totally next level. Taking his seat, Lecoi crossed his legs in a charming and demonizing way as he said, "So tell me rogue, what do you need my help for?" He asked and hearing that, Erica gulped down before she then said, "It's about Maria, my Lord." "Maria? What's that?" Lecoi asked a lot confused. "Maria isn't a thing but a person and she is about to lose her life because she was accused of stealing from lord Robin!" Erica explained and hearing that, Lecoi was still a lot confused. "What do you mean by accused? What did she steal exactly?" He asked and hearing that, Erica said, "Lord Robin
"If we can find out where the book is then your friend is safe!" Lecoi said as he gently separated from Erica. And hearing his words, she asked, "But where can we find the book, I don't even know what it looks like talk less of what it might be!" Erica said and hearing that, Lecoi said, "Well I think I have a little memory of what the book looks like so I'm sure I would be able to tell if it's the book when we see it!" He said and hearing that Erica sighed, "Okay then, we should get searching but fusty I want to ask, what is this book to the lord…why is it so important to him?" She asked as she was a little curious. For a man like Robin, it took great things to impress him but yet he was just so attached to the book. She couldn't help but wonder what could be written in the book. Hearing her words, Lecoi's expression changed as he said, "It was a book given to him by his mother before she passed away…it's the only memory he had of her since his father had gotten rid of everything
Laying on the hospital bed was Maria as his body ached a lot. And beside her was Erica who stayed with her all night long and seeing her, Maria smiled softly. She was really lucky to have someone as Caring and loving as Erica. She tried to get up and upon seeing that Erica said, "Don't unless you will hurt yourself!" She said and hearing that Maria said, "Don't worry, I'm fine…I just wanna seat up a little!" Saying that Maria used all her strength to finally stay in a seating position. "How did you guys find the book?" She asked as she was a little curious and heard that, Erica explained how she had begged Lecoi to help her and how they had found Amy who brought the book from her bar. "If not for her I don't know what would have happened to you!" Erica said as she oukekd Maria in for a warm hug and she hugged her too. "I'm happy that everything went well but you made deal with the lord, has he told you what he wants in return for helping you?" Maria asked worriedly and hearing
The next day came in really fast and The entire palace was so busy that no one even had time to gossip about what had occurred yesterday. And the reason was something everyone knew, the Redmoons were arriving. And so everywhere had to be spotless unless blood was gonna stain the ground tonight. Even Lecoi was busy as he had a lot of things to do before their arrival. Because Maria was still weak, she didn't do any work and was still resting but as for Erica. She was given both Maria's chores and hers to do, But she made sure not to let her know since she didn't want her to be worried. And finally, The main hall was ready as they had decorated it with some flowers for when the Redmoons would arrive. Meanwhile, cutting some Vegetables was Erica as she overheard the other maids gossiping, "I can't believe that the lord still allowed the Redmoons to visit after what they had done years ago." Said one of the maids and then the other said, "Yes I remember, the Former lord was always r
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x xx "My slave, where have you been?" Lecoi said upon seeing her and hearing that, Erica smiled weirdly as she made her way in. Dropping the tray down, she bowed her head in respect and seeing that, Raymond took hold of her hand as he pulled her towards him. On seeing this, both Erica and Lecoi were shocked at his action. "I never knew you had such a beautiful slave Lecoi, mind if I keep her with me tonight?" He said as he smiled at Erica weirdly and seeing that, Lecoi stood up immediately as he shouted. "You? Let go of her this second!" Lecoi shouted as he pulled Erica away from Raymond. Raymond was a little confused. Why was he getting all protective over a slave? Wait for a second. Was she one of his special slaves? If she was then it would be fun messing with him a little. "What's bad about me touching her, isn't she just a slave…I have tons of slaves at home, it's not only you!" Ra
Upon seeing the woman, Raymond asked, "Alena is that you?" "It's Alana and yes, this Is me!" She said and hearing that, Raymond scoffed a little. As he walked closer to Alana, "You haven't changed have you, you just look taller than how you were years ago but your bad habit is still intact!" He said and hearing that, Alana smiled as she said, "I should say the same for you. Shouldn't you be in your room or something but instead you are parading in someone else's palace." She said and hearing that, Raymond smirked as he said, "At least I'm in someone's palace as a guest, not a concubine!" He said and hearing that, Alana furrowed her brows in annoyance as she said, "Concubine? I'm not Lecoi's concubine!" She said and hearing that, Raymond wanted to laugh as he said, "Yes! Yes! Your not, you're actually his fuck buddy if I'm not wrong." Upon hearing his words, Alana felt like digging her long nails into his face as she angrily turned around, "What, you know I'm not wrong, don't yo
"I'll only let you have the food in one condition," Leroi said and hearing that, Erica pointed as she said, "And what's that?" She asked and with that, Leroi voiced out, "You have to kiss me to get the food!" He said and upon hearing that Erica was out of words, "K-kiss you?" She stammered and seeing that, Lecoi said "It looks like you're not hungry, then I guess I'll take my food away!" He said as he turned around to leave seeing that, Erica quickly chased after him as she said, "Wait, wait, wait…please don't go with the food. My dear Lord, please don't be this cruel to you slave…just give her some food so she would have the energy to serve you better!" Erica tried to Sweet talk him but Lecoi was too devious to get swayed easily. "And I'll say what I Said once again, Yiu either kiss me or forget about this food. it's your choice!" He said as he smiled cunningly. And seeing that, Erica said, "But why do I have to kiss you, you have a whole Palace filled with your women, why do yo
Erica's POV.Cold. That was the first sensation that penetrated the fog of my consciousness. Cold, and an aching emptiness where my wolf should have been. I forced my eyes open, blinking against the dim light of what appeared to be a stone cellar."Welcome back to the land of the living, little one," a silky voice purred from the shadows.I jerked upright, instantly regretting the movement as my head spun. Chains rattled, and I realized with a sickening lurch that my wrists were shackled to the wall.A figure stepped into the light - tall, ethereally beautiful, with eyes that gleamed with malevolent intelligence. Bathsheba."Where am I?" I demanded, proud that my voice didn't shake despite the fear coursing through me. "What have you done to me?"Bathsheba's laugh was like shattered glass. "Oh, I haven't done anything to you... yet. Your dear Leroi took care of that for me."The memory crashed over me - waking up in the cabin, the argument with Leroi, the horrifying realization that m
The cabin creaked and groaned under the assault of the howling wind outside. I paced the worn wooden floor, my footsteps echoing in the silence. It had been three days since we brought Erica here, three days of agonizing wait. A soft moan from the bedroom stopped me in my tracks. I rushed to the door, my heart pounding. As I entered, I saw Erica stirring, her eyelids fluttering. "Erica?" I whispered, approaching the bed cautiously. Her eyes snapped open, wild and unfocused. She bolted upright, her gaze darting around the unfamiliar room before landing on me. "Leroi? Where... where are we?" Her voice was hoarse, confused. I sat on the edge of the bed, fighting the urge to pull her into my arms. The absence of our bond was a constant, dull ache. "We're safe," I said softly. "How are you feeling?" Erica frowned, pressing a hand to her chest. "Something's wrong. I can't... I can't feel my wolf." Panic crept into her voice. "Leroi, what's happening to me?" I swallowed hard, steeling myself
Leroi's Pov The tension in the room was palpable as we all processed what had just happened. Erica lay peacefully on the sofa, oblivious to the chaos surrounding her. I couldn't shake the image of her doppelganger from my mind – the tears, the pain in her eyes. Was it a vision of the future? A trick? My head was spinning."We need to protect her," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "If Bathsheba can create such powerful illusions, who knows what else she's capable of?"Kevin stepped forward, his expression unreadable. "I may have a solution," he said. "But you're not going to like it."I narrowed my eyes. "What is it?"He took a deep breath. "There's an ancient ritual that can temporarily sever the mate bond. It would make it harder for Bathsheba to track Erica through your connection."The room fell silent. The mere thought of severing our bond, even temporarily, made my wolf howl in protest. But if it meant keeping Erica safe..."How long would it last?" I asked, my voice hoa
Leroi POV "Stop staring Leroy you are creating a hole in my chest", she said still staring at the pasta "I don't mind creating a hole in every part of your body", I said hugging her while sniffing in her body fragrance. "I am busy, she said. "Don't worry," I won't disturb you that much I said. "Suit yourself," she added. "Can I return to the company now"? she asked "Erica is too risky maybe a little while from now".I said letting go of her waist so she could serve dinner "I missed your cooking Erica", I said helping her with the dishes after the dinner. "Did the fake Erica not cook for you? she asked "She was so lazy and even still wondering who impersonated your body, that person must be too lazy". I said making her laugh out loud trying to calm herself down in the process. "Why are you insulting the person that much"? "That is not an insult it is just the truth, she was always sleeping at any chance she got" I added "Aren't you sleeping yet cuz I want to watch a mara
Leroi's POV "Leroy did you call for me" Erica yelled from within the closet "Just hurry up I am waiting earnestly for you" I yelled back before heading back to the sitting room to take my phone which I left on the desk earlier, I open the phone to find a message from an unknown number 'no matter where you hide I will always find you' the message was kind of threatening but I knew it was from Bathsheba or Angelina they are my two greatest enemies right now and they both are witches with connection two different breeds, but one thing they don't know is that I am also from a family of strong witches with incredible powers but I'm always in hiding because of their enormous and great powers. "Baby what is going through your mind," Erica said from behind " I want you to meet my family" I replied avoiding her gaze " what family I thought your parents were killed by rogues which caused a huge commotion in our relationship from the start" As Erica they were killed how am I sure Eri
Chapter 75"I am on my way to the city, not too far from the region barrier," I said noticing Erica was now getting calmer than before."Find us, I will call you back," I said opening the passenger seat, to a now calmer Erica."Erica are you alright "I asked tapping her cheeks gently, so she could regain consciousness or at least answer my rants."Leroi, "she said softly, opening her eyes she felt different in my palms was being spell removed?"Erica you are back I thought I had lost you for good," I said hugging her tightly"What happened to me I only remembered confronting the spy and….""You confronted Betty, "I asked"Yes""That was why you were placed under a spell, so you won't tell me," I said still hugging her, like she would vanish any moments"She claimed not to be a spy and pleaded with me to let her keep her job, despite the situation that was all I could remember," Erica said massaging her scalp "Bathsheba placed you under her spell but I think the barrier broke
Leroi's Pov"Why is the witch after your life," Susan asked" my Luna," I said "the rogue" with his stupid smirk "stop don't call her a rogue" my uncle defended"Thanks, Uncle but she means everything to me and I'm afraid all my effort might go to absolute waste," I said, trying to look as convincing and sincere as possible." We would help you but we need to know what exactly happened to her," my aunt said as Susan and my uncle nod in response "She's under a spell but the issue is that, which of you can go and see everything that happens around I don't want her to know about any of you, "I said making them silent as they try to come up with a solution "we will find a way and get back to you. you need to head home now, it's very late already, she is at home alone " my uncle said. I'm prepared to leave as they all escorted me to the front door except Kelvin of course he hates me right now."Goodbye, "I said waving at everyone before leaving I will be back with Erica no matte
~ Leroi's pov~It was part midnight and time for Betty's half-breed's meetup, so we followed her every move. Though we gave her a few steps space as she walked slowly towards the warehouse. She went in first while we stayed behind to find out if the leaders were among them today, and just as we prayed she tagged along today but her face was covered with a hat" Betty why are you late, it's past midnight," the lady said softly as Betty kneeled in front of the lady shivering. She should better not say a word about us till her leader reveals her face. " Betty say something," one of her pack said" You know ….. its difficult to escape the mansion mostly now that AlphaLeroi is at home due to Erica's change of behavior" Betty said " That's true, I hope the spell lasts till we get what we want" the leader responded" But what would happen if Leroi finds out something is really off about Erica," Betty asked, making everything worst. Why would she ask such a dumb question I thought she
Leroi's POV"How?" She's angry "How could you make that happen…why are you always falling for her tricks""I didn't fall for her tricks …I went to her myself" " You went to Bathsheba yourself…why!!" She pushed me on the chest" You went to a witch " she added still pushing me I try to hold her in one place but she was already tearing up" I didn't do it on purpose I only went there to save the company" I exclaimed hugging her tightly" You should be careful..all the time, I always thought you would do everything to avoid her because no matter what she would always trick you" " Is that why you hid the fact that a spy was in this mansion" She looked speechless and avoided my gaze"What would you gain from this …all this stubbornness where would it take you," I asked hugging her tightly..she whimpered on my chest" I don't want you to kill anyone""That's why you prefer to be in danger," I asked..she shrugged" So you prefer to make me worried than happy?" I added"Stop leroi I didn'