#Chapter212Lila's POV.I stared out into the forest. We've been at the pack for the past hour. I have sent to bed like a chastised little pup. I've been told to rest and sleep... But I can't sleep.I want to go straight to Alarix and save him, but I know I can't. I need to be at full strength, and that's only going to happen if I rest.I leaned on the balcony railing and rested my chin on my hands. I know what I'm doing out here... I'm hoping to see his eyes in the forest again. He'll know I'm here. As soon as the jet touched the ground, I felt him; I know he would have felt me too.There's no sign of him whatsoever... No scent, no red glow, nothing. I took a deep breath and curled up on the chair on the balcony. I have more chance of catching his scent out here than I do in a closed room.I sighed, looking up at the sky. The moon was bright... I usually love looking at the moon, but I'm not getting the usual feelings I get.We worship the moon and our Goddess but all I can t
#Chapter213Lila's POV."We only have one brother." Celeste hissed at Athan.He's the reason Alarix didn't get to me. What was he trying to do? Take me into the woods and completely take me out? Take me out of the equation, so the prophecy can't come into play?"Why would you tell me your name is Arnie if it's not?" I shot."Because if you knew who I was... I didn't think you would come with me." He shrugged."You're damn right I wouldn't." I snapped."You're the reason he's not here with me right now," I snarled.I was seething. My heart was beating erratically; it was the only thing I could hear. My body was shaking violently, and I clenched my fists together. Lola was trying to break free."I had to stop him from coming to you... I didn't want to, but I couldn't go against my father." He groaned.I growled at him as my canines released, my claws protruded from my nails, causing them to dig into my palms. My dad stepped closer to me, "Lila, calm down." He warned."I cant."
#Chapter214Lila's POV."Alarix?" I choked.I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I blinked a few times, hoping that I was dreaming, hallucinating or something.Alarix was laid on his bed with a blonde woman draped over his body. They were both fully clothed, but she was embracing him intimately. From her scent, I could tell she was a vampire. This is who he's replaced me with? This is his beloved?I felt sick; bile was rising in my throat. I spoke to him not even twenty-four hours ago, and he's already given up and not waited for me. Maybe their bonds aren't as strong as ours... While I have been pining for him and in a constant state of panic and worry, he's decided our bond means jack shit to him and moved on to someone better suited to him.This was a bad idea. I shouldn't have come. I'm done with him... He can do whatever he wants. I clearly mean very little to him."Lila, where are you?" Mum's voice rang out in my head.I turned to go back out of the window when the lig
#Chapter215Lila's POV."Lila?" My mum's voice rang out in my head, bringing me around.A wet snout nudged my arm. I flickered my eyes open and came face to face with my mum's wolf. I smiled weakly, pulling myself up. I rubbed my eyes before looking around."Are you ok?" She asked through the link. I nodded, sighing.I'm not sure exactly what happened, but what I do know... He didn't want to reject me. If he did, he would have done it no matter what. If he meant what he said, I'd be dead right now. There's no way I could have fought them off with me feeling like I did."You're going to need to shift, baby. There's a lot of vampires here." She mentioned."Have you seen Alarix?" I asked nervously.She shook her head. I sucked in a breath before I started taking my clothes off to shift. I shifted then shook my fur out. It felt good to be in my wolf form."Lila, Alarix has been spotted in the forest behind the house," Elias proclaimed as he ran into the room.I turned and trott
#Chapter216Alarix POV."Are you going back to England?" I questioned as we walked hand in hand through the forest.We were going back to the pack. Everyone else had set off already; they were giving us some time together. I feel slightly awkward. I've been dreaming of being with her for the past few days, and all we've done since we started walking is steal glances at each other.I know she wants to ask about Lenora, and she does deserve to know what happened. Not that anything did happen. I want to know what my king meant too. King of all species... Was I meant to become a leader? A king?"I am." She whispered. Her voice was small and anxious. I squeezed her hand and stopped walking, turning her to face me. She was biting on her bottom lip. She looked nervous and worried."Look, I know what I said before back in my bedroom... I never meant it, Lila. I'm honoured that you're my beloved." I sighed.She's unsure of my feelings for her. I know it's my fault she is, but I hate my
#Chapter217Lila's POV"Mum, Dad, this is Alarix... My mate." I announced, smiling up at him.Dad held his hand out, and Alarix just stared at it. "Shake his hand," I whispered, giggling.He placed his hand in my dad's, "it's nice to meet you, Alpha." Alarix greeted."Please, call me Leon. I'm so glad you're finally here." Dad smiled at him.Dad smiled at me before mouthing, "I'm happy for you."I knew they'd welcome him. I've been waiting for this moment for six years. To be able to introduce my mate to my family.Mum grabbed ahold of Alarix's hand and smiled sweetly at him. "I'm Ayla. It's so lovely to meet you." She greeted."Hi." He greeted sheepishly.He looked a little overwhelmed and bewildered. I don't think he expected them to be so welcoming. I don't know how he's going to cope going back to my pack. They're going to swarm all over him. I'll have to get dad to warn the pack before we get back."We'll see you tomorrow, kids. We're going to get some sleep; it's bee
#Chapter218Lila's POV."So, is your pack big like that one?" Alarix muttered as we settled into our seats on the jet."No..." I hesitated as his eyes lit up. "It's bigger," I whispered.His eyes widen. "How is that even possible?" He gasped.I grabbed his hand and held it in my lap. "Listen, you'll be fine... You can meet the pack as and when you want to." I sighed. "My dad has told everyone to stay away until you are ready," I explained.2He sighed and nodded. "It's going to take me a while to adjust to this." He commented."We'll get through this together," I promised, leaning my head on his shoulder.I have had a constant butterfly feeling in my stomach that hasn't disappeared since I saw him again. Last night was amazing... Nothing happened; I didn't realise how content and satisfying it would feel just laying in his arms.It was definitely so hard controlling my emotions and hormones. I wanted to complete the bond... I wanted to give him all of me. My wolf was pushing
#Chapter219Lila's POV."Your land is stunning," he commented as he looked around the area.His whole body was tense as we drove through the pack gates. He gaped around, taking in the sights. He looked shocked and maybe in awe. He didn't relax until we left the main streets and drove through the little country lane that led to my house.1"Being back in the countryside is amazing." I smiled to myself. "I hate the city... I don't like the noise and smells." I cringed, chuckling."I can't believe I used to live so close... I'm from Burscott." He murmured. I glanced at him and gasped. "We moved not long after the seer visited us." He whispered.I sucked in a breath as my house came into view. Burscott isn't far from Clovelly at all. If he hadn't moved, I would have found him years ago.I pulled up outside of my house and switched the engine off. I turned in my seat and took a long-winded breath. "I searched for you," I sighed.He smiled at me weakly. "I think I did too. I used to