#Chapter202Lila's POVEvery minute that drags by, my heart tears that little bit more. My eyes are set on either the door or the clock."Baby... We can wait longer." My dad suggested.I could see the pity on each of their faces. I really thought he was going to show up, declare his undying love for me, and we fly off into the sunset.Well, maybe not undying love, but that he wanted me, and we could deal with whatever is troubling him... Together.I was so excited that he came back again. I felt relieved to see he was suffering just like me, that it wasn't all one-sided. He seemed so confused, he knows about the prophecy, but I don't think he knows everything. He looked curious when I mentioned the warlock. I should have told him.He doesn't seem to understand much about our species... He seemed completely bewildered that I could jump that fence. I think he thought wolves were weak... Some might be, but wolves from my pack aren't weak at all. We're trained by the best.I groane
#Chapter203Lila's POVAs soon as the wheels connected with the tarmac, I let out a breath. I was itching to get out of this stuffy plane. The feelings I was getting from the bond with these were disturbing, I needed to be as far away as I could before they started humping each other, and I was scarred for life.I grabbed my bag as the door opened. I was the first one to the door. I stood in the open door and breathed in the air. It was so different here, a good different. The only scent I was picking up was nature and home... It smelled of home."Lila!" Seth called out.I glanced around until my eyes landed on him. I felt a smile widening across my face. I watched as he jogged towards the plane. As I stepped off the last step of the stairs, he pulled me into a bone-crunching hug."How are you?" He mumbled.I inhaled and let his scent wash over me; he smelled like home too. "I'm getting there," I answered honestly. He breathed out in relief as he pulled away."I'm back! Half
#Chapter204Lila's POV"I'm sorry... Who?" I blurted.He raised his brow at me, staring at me. Was I supposed to know who he is? I don't remember meeting anyone called Alarix, with a name like his, I wouldn't forget."Protecting him won't help anyone, child." He grunted.A low, baleful growl reverberated from my dad. "I said you could speak to my daughter... Not badger her." He snarled."Excuse me? I can't protect someone I don't know. Don't treat me like a fucking child." I growled.I don't care if he's the vampire king. I don't deserve to be spoken to like a child. I legit have no idea who he is, why the fuck would I be protecting him? I have never backed down from a mission... And this one will be no different. I've trained for this one.Amusement whirled around in his eyes. "I can see why you're Alarix's beloved." He grinned. "You'll make a fine leader." He quipped.My breath hitched in my throat. The prophecy was about my mate? I have to stop my destined from destroying
#Chapter205Alarix's POV."Rix, where the fuck are you?" Celeste hissed.I held the phone away from my ear as she ranted on the other end. I was mindlessly walking home; I've been walking for about two hours... I can't get Lila out of my head, but I want to keep her there. Engraved into my mind like a tattoo.I chuckled at Celeste before resting it against my ear again. "Have you finished?" I giggled."Oh, for fuck sake... You spoke to her, didn't you?" She complained."I tried my hardest not to, but she spoke first. She lured me in without even realising." I groaned. "Cel, she's amazing. Wolves aren't as father described at all." I sighed.I heard her take a deep breath and let it out exasperatedly. "I didn't think they would be. Alarix, you know they'll never allow it." She murmured."Which is why I need your help," I stated.I don't know what I was thinking... There's no way I was ever going to stay away from her. Even if I never heard her voice, I would have gone back. I
#Chapter206Elias' POVI couldn't calm down... I was angry for Lila and what that vampire is doing to her. My magic is going haywire. After I accidentally shattered the windows in Alpha Leon's office, I went sent out to calm down.My magic was out of control because my emotions were, and Natalia said my magic was reacting to hers. I'm unstable, like a ticking time bomb. If I get too wound up, she said I could explode, and the magic that would release from me could be a catastrophe."Are you calmer now?" Levi questioned as he sauntered into our room in the packhouse.We moved into here just after us being destined was official. We knew from age twelve that we were destined... We were fifteen when our friendship changed. One morning when I went to meet him, it was like seeing him in a whole new light. I didn't understand what was happening to me.I'm not even going to lie... I ran away from him. I legit spun on my heel and hightailed it out of the packhouse. He came to
#Chapter207Alarix's POV"Athan... Stop!" I hissed.He kept hold of me tightly. "Alarix, this is going to be easier on both of us if you just come home." He grunted."Just let me go... You'll never see me again." I pleaded.I had no way to let Lila know I did want to go with her and that I did want her. As soon as I set foot in the house, I won't be leaving again. She would leave thinking the worst. It pained me knowing she was going to be hurting because of me.Athan ignored me the rest of the way down our street. As we neared the house, I could feel the anger. I was in for it when I walked through the door. I stopped outside of the house as Athan gripped hold of the door handle. He glanced at me and smiled sadly at me; worry flashed through his eyes.Fucking hypocrite! If he was even a little bit worried for me... He'd act like a big brother and take me away from here. I could be with Lila right now."For what it's worth... I'd disobey father for a piece of your mate." He c
#Chapter208Lila's POVAs I got closer to her, I could see a dull bruise below her eye and a faint bite mark on her cheek. She seemed upset and scared. Was she scared of me? As I edged closer to her, she backed away a little. I stopped and stayed where I was; she had no reason to be scared."What do you need my help with?" I inquired, keeping her under my gaze."Alarix." She whispered. She shuddered, and there was a hint of sadness in her voice.You've got to be kidding me? Hasn't he put me through enough? Now, he's sending someone to try and talk me out of stopping him."Tell him that he doesn't need to worry... He and his beloved can unite for all I care. But... I'll be coming for them if I need to." I snarled."Woah... No, you've got it all wrong." She blurted, interrupting my rant.I frowned at her. "Who are you?" I asked."His sister." She replied, rubbing the back of her neck.My eyes went wide, and I shook my head. For years I searched for him or any vampire. Now the
#Chapter209Lila's POV."I think we got off on the wrong foot, Lila." The vampire king sighed.1I rolled my eyes at him and nodded. "You think? I thought you were telling me I needed to end his life." I growled.He chuckled and shook his head. "No, Lila... I am very invested in you both." He smiled.Not that I'm not interested in why he's invested in us, I'm too focused on getting to Alarix to care. I need to see him and make sure he's ok. He needs to know I'm coming for him, to hold out for as long as he can because once I get there, I'm going to need him to fight with me."Celeste, will they still be in America?" I asked, glancing at her.She nodded her head. "Yes, Lenora was visiting today. They are visiting for one week, I believe." She replied.A small growl slipped out, and I shook my head. "Can you see if you can speak to him?... Let him know I'm coming." I asked."I'll try." She answered. Her voice was small and quiet; she was nervous."Hi, I'm Luna Ayla... Lila's m
#Chapter303WHEREVER YOU GO, I GO“So, we’re going to live in the palace forever?” Callie asked.Brody glanced at me with his brow raised. We haven’t discussed what’s going to happen. I still want to be part of the royal guard, but now I have someone else to think about.What does Brody want to do with his life? Would he be happy staying in the palace? There are all these little things we’re going to have to deal with.Until the threat to my life, well all our lives are dealt with, the best place for us is the palace. But after that, I need to think about Brody and Callie, not just myself.“I don’t know about the future, but yes, for now, we’re staying at the palace.” I answered. “Is that okay with you both?”“I like the palace. I like my bedroom. I like your family. I want to stay.” Callie answered.I smiled at her and nodded. “I’m glad you like it here.”I glanced to Brody, he seemed deep in thought. He smiled sweetly at me and took hold of my hand and Callie’s.“Wherev
#Chapter302LITTLE DETAILSI have no idea how I’m feeling right now, there are so many thoughts running through my mind.I’m confused why I’ve got a mate and a beloved. I know we have a family history of having two... Nanna Ayla had two mates, but they think that was because of the prophecy, and Grandad Leon was always supposed to be her true mate, but never in my wildest dreams would I have expected me to have a mate and a beloved.I’m happy, elated, absolutely over the moon at the fact Brody is my beloved. He’s everything I wanted in a beloved. He’s thoughtful, caring, and a decent being. I’m certainly lucky to have been blessed to spend my life with him.But I’m also worried. No, I’m absolutely petrified. When Luca finds out I’m also destined for someone else, I don’t even want to think about what he’d do. He’s going to be angry and jealous, and that’s a dangerous combination. Jealousy can make even the nicest people do wrong things. Luca is deranged and definitely wo
#Chapter301HIS SCENT“So, you and Brody?” Olivia smirked as she placed some pieces of fruit in five bowls.“I know that face, Liv. There is nothing going on.” I groaned, “we’re just friends.”“Friends definitely don’t look at each other the way you two do.” She snickered.Olivia placed the knife onto the kitchen island and looked at me with a serious expression. She leaned against the kitchen island, resting her chin on the palm of her hand.“In all seriousness, how are you doing now you’re back?” She asked.I took a deep breath, then smiled at Olivia.“I’m glad to be back.” I sighed, “really glad to be back”.”“We’re glad to have you back,” she smiled sweetly. “Are you going with Brody when he gets his scent back?”I nodded and pushed away from the kitchen island. “He’s nervous about it, so I want to be there for him.”"You just want to know what he smells like." Allie quipped.She’s not wrong. I am intrigued to know what his scent is like. When I
#Chapter300WISHFUL THINKINGI halted in the doorway and frowned. My eyes darted around my dad’s office. My dad was sitting behind his desk with his arms crossed over his chest, with Mum perched on a chair beside him holding his arm. Coby and Ryder were standing by Uncle Elias and Uncle Levi in deep conversation. Grandad Leon and Nanna Ayla were behind Mum and each had their hands on her shoulder."No matter what they have to tell us, I’m here, we go through this together." Allie promised. ”We’re stronger than the rogues."They all looked to me with hints of anger and worry all over their faces.“So, what’s wrong?” I questioned as I moved further into the office, and Brody closed the door behind us.“You might want to sit down, sweetheart.” Dad instructed, pointing to the sofas on the other side of the room.I led Brody towards the sofas and made sure he was sat next to me. I’m going to need him close if I’m going to get through this. Mum and Dad joined us, sitting
#Chapter299THE PLACE IS A MAZE“Lila, sweetheart, wake up.”My eyes shot open, and I stared blankly ahead at Brody’s chest; we must have fallen asleep. It took me a few seconds to register, it was my mum’s voice. I peered over my shoulder. My mum was standing beside my bed, awkwardly shuffling side to side on her feet.I sat slowly to try and not wake Brody, and turned completely to Mum.“Everything okay?” I asked.“I’m sorry, Lo.” She sighed, “I didn’t want to enter your room without your permission, but it’s important, baby.”“Sure. What’s wrong?” I asked.She shook her head and took a deep breath.“Dad is waiting for us in his office.”I raised my brow, then nodded.“Okay, give me a minute,” I sighed.I leaned forward and grabbed the comforter from the bottom of the bed and pulled it over Brody.“Brody should probably hear this as well.” She mumbled.“Meet you at Dad’s office then?” I suggested.Mum nodded her head and took a deep breath
#Chapter298A LITTLE NEEDYCallie was over the moon with her bedroom, the smile never left her face. When I showed Brody his room, she didn’t want to come, she wanted to stay in her bedroom and play with her new toys. I didn’t blame her though, she had plenty to choose from, my parents definitely spoiled her.I left Brody to settle in his room, get a shower or whatever he wanted to do. I showed him which room mine was, and that if he or Callie needed me, they could come to my room.I stood in the middle of my room and dragged in a shaky breath. The last time I was in here, I was with Olivia when we were getting ready for my birthday party. I was starting to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Being alone in the room gave me a weird feeling. I need to not think about before and anything that happened. If I think too much, I may just be heading for a mental breakdown."Can we talk?" Brody’s voice filled my mind, and the little anxiety I was beginning to feel about being alone sl
#Chapter297STUPID SOUNDPROOF ROOMSI introduced Callie to the boys after getting the sweetest hello from them. They definitely missed me as much as I missed them. All four of them clung to me for ages. But the meeting between Callie and the boys was cute and warmed my heart. They were certainly excited to meet her. They got on really well, and I knew they would do.We spent time playing in the playroom while Brody was with my dad. I was glad I was with them, because it took my mind off my dad and Brody; it kept me occupied enough that my mind wasn’t constantly thinking about what is being said. I know Brody won’t tell them anything about what happened to me, but part of me wishes he did, because then I wouldn’t have to. Although Brody doesn’t know everything, I mean, he gets the gist of it, but he wasn’t always there."I’ll be there when you tell them. I’ve got your back." Allie cooed."I’m so lucky to have you."When Brody came to the playroom, I heard him and Corbo
#Chapter296FIERY SPIRITBrody’s POV.His eyes went wide, then he cleared his throat and straightened himself out. “You know about our history?” He questioned, raising his brow and leaning forward.I nodded. “Yeah, my mother um, told me after I met Alora.”“And you still saved my daughter?” He questioned.“I’m not my mother. Alora is special, nothing like what they said hybrids were. I had to get her out of there.” I answered.A broad smile appeared on King Alarix’s face as he nodded and sat back with his arms folded.“The guy that pulled her away, who is he?” Corbon asked.I furrowed my brows. “I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what happened, but I assume you’re talking about Luca.” I replied.“And who is this Luca?" Corbon growled.“He’s a wolf, but I don’t know much about him. I can’t tell you anything else though, it’s not my place to say.” I sighed.“The hell you can’t.” Corbon growled. “Tell me about him.”“That’s enough, Corbon.” King Alarix
#Chapter295WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOUBrody’s POV.I followed King Alarix through the palace. It was huge, I don’t think I have ever seen something so grand. When I think of palaces, I imagine old fashion colour schemes, but this isn’t anything like it. The palace is modern and open planned, lots of space.“Just around this corner.” King Alarix mentioned over his shoulder.I nodded and smiled at him. My mind kept going back to the reunion between Alora and her family. Everything we went through getting out of that place, seeing them all together, was so worth it. I don’t think I have ever seen a mum and dad fawn so much over their children. It was heartwarming to witness.My dad died when I was young, so I don’t remember anything about him. Callie’s dad tried, but my mother wasn’t very maternal, so she complained whenever he showed Callie an ounce of love and affection.Our children need to grow up to be leaders, do not make them weak.Showing love and affection does