#Chapter240Lila's POV"What? How did you know?" I choked.′Our scent, remember. Our scent has mingled with Alarix's.′ Lola chimed in.Dad rolled his eyes, chuckling. "Your scents are mixed. That's what happens." He answered. "We knew it was only a matter of time."I cringed. I didn't want my dad knowing I'd had sex... that's just embarrassing. I knew he had to know, especially if we wanted answers. But it's still not something I want to be discussing with my parents."That isn't what we were going to tell you, not really." I shook my head. This conversation is awkward as fuck. "It's what happened after..." I muttered.Dad raised his brow and glanced between Alarix and me. "You know you can tell us anything, sweetie." Mum expressed, smiling at us."We had marked each other again... as soon as I looked into his eyes, I saw all of his memories," I muttered. "I saw his past. I saw everything." I explained.Lola whimpered as images flashed through my mind. His upbringing was hea
#Chapter241Elias' POVWe all snapped our heads in Melanie's direction. Leon jumped up, "what do you mean?" He growled. "How the hell does a prophecy just change?" He snapped.She flinched back, shaking her head. I let go of Lila's hand, "hold her, Alarix." I mouthed at him before giving Lila a reassuring smile before standing up.I went over to Melanie and placed my hand on her shoulder slowly. "Here, come and sit down," I mumbled as I guided her towards a chair.She's seen something that spooked her. She was shaking so much she could barely walk. Her breathing was erratic. I could see it in her eyes; she was terrified.She sat down, settling down into the chair. She started dragging in steadying breaths. "I saw it." She fretted. "I saw it all... It was horrible." She whimpered, closing her eyes.Lila kneeled next to me and sighed. "Melanie, can you tell us what you saw?" She asked softly.Melanie shook her head, whimpering. "Please, we need to know." Lila prompted. Melanie
#Chapter242Lila's POVI leaned back on the porch swing in our private garden. Alarix was sitting by a little pond with our daughter.She is beautiful, a vision of her father; long, black silky hair with mesmerizing dark eyes.They both stood up and sauntered towards me, laughing with each other. "Mum, are you sure they're coming?" She asked."Yes, of course. They'll be here real soon." I answered, smiling."Even Uncle Athan and Auntie Celeste? Uncle Levi and Uncle Elias?" She probed.I chuckled and rose from the swing. "Sweetie, they wouldn't miss your first shift." I smiled warmly at her."Come on, squirt." Alarix ushered her towards the door. "It's almost time for school.""I hate been called Ashlyn." She sighed, rolling her eyes."It's not going to be forever. You know how sacred your identity is, Alora." I affirmed."I know, Mum. I'm still a threat." She whispered."You are not a threat, Alora. The rogue army feels threatened because you are stronger than any of them
#Chapter243Alarix's POVShe's worried. I can feel it through our bond... She's acting brave. She's pretending she's ok and I get it. I understand why she is. I had come to terms with me dying, but now it's not just me... It's all of us.She doesn't have to be brave, not with me. She can let her guard down; she can let me in."What do you want to talk about?" She questioned, glancing at me as I pulled her along until we were standing under a large tree.I leaned against the tree, pulling her to me until her body was against mine. I've quickly realised there's no better feeling than having her flush up against me."How are you feeling? No bullshit." I questioned, glancing down at her.She took a deep breath, shaking her head. "Lila..." I muttered."Ok." She groaned. She rested her forehead on my chest and inhaled deeply. Her emotions were hurtling through me like a roller-coaster."I've tried shutting my emotions off from you... I don't-"I interrupted her, lifting her head,
#Chapter244Lila's POV"Welcome aboard. This is a seven-hour flight. We'll be landing in Paris then travelling another five hours to Chamonix, so this is going to be a long journey." King Darius mentioned as we boarded his private jet."Is there somewhere we can go after the flight to let our wolves out if needed?" I asked."Yes. There is a pack on the outskirts of Paris that will let you use the surrounding field." He answered."Will it be safe for them?" Alarix asked.King Darius nodded his head. "They know about the prophecy and are eager to meet you. After all, you will be ruling over them." He added.I don't know how I feel about meeting another pack. There will only be Levi and me that are wolves. How do we know they're friendly? How do we know they won't try and take us out?"What's the pack name?" Levi questioned, pulling out his phone."Pack Ombre." King Darius stated in a thick French accent.Levi raised his brow at him. "Shadow Pack." He restated."I'll get Dad
#Chapter245Lila's POV"Baby, we're here." Alarix gently shook me.I blinked a few times before opening my eyes fully. "Have we landed already?" I asked.I sat up slowly and glanced at Alarix. He looked like he hadn't slept; he looked drained. His hair was all dishevelled like he'd ran his fingers through his hair continuously.He nodded and smiled at me. "We have the car journey now, but we should be there soon." He replied, standing up.I climbed off the bed and stretched. "Did you sleep at all?" I questioned."No, but I'm ok." He smiled. I raised my brow at him before smiling and nodding."That was the comfiest bed I've ever slept in." I chuckled, pulling on my shoes."I could tell... You were snoring." He smirked.I turned around and gasped. "I do not!" I groused. He winked, then chuckled, shaking his head."No, you don't." He joshed, amusement twinkling in his eyes.I went towards the door with Alarix close behind me. I opened the door and walked back to our seats. E
#Chapter246Levi's POV."Papa, c'est ma compagne." One of the son's whispered."Ce n'est pas possible, fils." The alpha gasped. "Pourquoi penses-tu cela." He continued.I pulled my phone out and quickly pulled up Google. I typed in a translator and pressed the mic button. If they were going to talk in French, I wanted to know what they were saying."Mon loup la veut." The son spoke."My wolf wants her," I whispered, translating. I furrowed my brows and watched as the alpha seemed to get defensive over that statement."Arthur, elle a un compagnon. Êtes-vous sûr?" The alpha sighed."What did he say?" Lila asked. I glanced down at my phone and gasped as I read it."Arthur, she's got a mate. Are you sure?" I answered."Are they talking about me?" She gasped. "Are you talking about me?" She blurted, glancing at them."Papa, je jure sur ma vie... C'est ma compagne." The son, Arthur, shouted."Someone tell me what the fuck is going on?" Lila growled."Dad, I swear on my life...
#Chapter247Alarix's POV.I looked out of the window as we drove through the mountains. We arrived in Chamonix a little over half an hour ago, and we still haven't reached the castle. Lila and Levi fell asleep hours ago. I still can't sleep... I'm exhausted, but I'm hungry. I need to feed, and having Lila this close to me isn't doing me any favours.The mountains and trees were all covered in snow. It was a stunning sight. I had to wake them up; they wouldn't want to miss this. I know I wouldn't. I gently shook Lila as I peppered small kisses on her neck. She was curled up on my lap with her head on my shoulder."Rix, stop... it tickles." She scolded sleepily."Are you awake? You might want to take a look outside." I whispered.She sat upright in my lap and peered out of the window. "Wow." She drawled."Levi, Elias, wake up!" She kicked her leg out at them.One of them groaned before they both sat up slowly. "Fuck, why does my chin hurt?" Elias grumbled, rubbing his chin."N
#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