#Chapter251Alarix's POVWe arrived back at the castle a few hours ago. King Darius requested my presence in his chambers. I'm hoping to get some information about this whole King Alarix situation. As much as the thought of being king scared me, being here surrounded by vampires who are already treating me like their king has made me all the more excited despite the reasoning behind my becoming royal.Novak and Elias got to work pretty much as soon as we set foot back on the castle grounds. I saw a little of what Novak could do, and I was amazed. Lila and Levi decided they would train together... Lila is a warrior; she isn't liking not doing anything. With Levi being an alpha wolf, he gives Lila a run for her money. I couldn't watch Lila being thrown about, even though she gave as good as she got, so I was glad when King Darius sent for me.I've been in his chambers for the past ten minutes, and he hasn't uttered a word. He looks exhausted and like he's aged ten years since this
#Chapter252Lila's POV"Lila?" Dad muttered down the phone."Dad? Are you ok?" I asked, leaning forward."Melanie's body was found a few minutes ago by our border." He answered sadly. "She's been murdered," he murmured."What do you mean? When?" I choked."The doctor thinks she was murdered recently." He replied.I started shaking my head, "no, no, no." I chanted. "She can't be dead!" I shouted.I took a deep breath as Alarix brushed his hand up and down my back soothingly."She messaged me about twenty minutes ago... Who would want to hurt her?" I whimpered."I don't know, baby." He sighed. "Lila, I need you to be safe. I need you to look after your brother." He whimpered."Of course, Dad," I whined. That goes without saying."Baby, give Alarix the phone. Mum and I love you." He expressed."I love you both." I inhaled shakily before handing Alarix the phone.He took the phone from my hand and held it against his ear. "Alpha," he greeted.I tuned out of the conversatio
#Chapter253Elias' POVI hiked through the forest, keeping my eyes and hearing sharp for any noises. Levi is going to kill me when he finds out I've gone... if I'm not already dead, that is.I need to do this. I have so many questions, and I know that she's the only one that can answer them. Although I'm not banking on her telling the truth, a few answers would suffice.I halted as I felt the presence of magic. She was here somewhere. I glanced around, trying to figure out where she was. She told me to come alone, that we needed to have this conversation between mother and son, but I can tell by the movements around the trees she isn't alone."I'm surprised you came alone." My mum wandered out from behind a tree, smiling sickly at me."I said I would." I snapped as two more witches emerged from behind another tree and stood behind her, glaring at me."So, how is King Darius' castle? I've heard it's a lovely place." She chuckled. "I can't believe they have taken the offer of beco
#Chapter254Leon's POV.I stared at the mountain of paperwork in front of me. After the phone call with the kids, I knew I had to try and find this seer. We have more to go on this time, but it's still proving difficult. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Fucking impossible.I expected some challenges to find her. We have a location, but we don't know what she looks like or anything about her; other than her name. Only New Forest isn't a city or village... No, it's a national park in the middle of six fucking villages. We would run out of time before we even half of the villages."I was thinking... Are there any packs in the vicinity of New Forest?" Ayla asked. "They might help with the search. If they are on our side, obviously." She sighed."I have no idea..." I drawled. "I could get in touch with the council, though... They might be able to help." I chirped.I don't know why I didn't think of this before. They come to us for help when they need it, so why can't th
#Chapter255Levi's POV.I held Elias's hand, stroking my thumbs back and forth over his knuckles. He was laid in our bed gazing at the ceiling. It was like he was completely oblivious to his surroundings. He was rigid, and I could hear him grinding his teeth together.I studied my eyes over his body. He had no physical injuries that I could see. Whatever had happened to him, it was more mental. Whoever he had met in the forest had said something to him... something bad enough for him to shut down.He was hurting. I could see it on his face and in his eyes. His eyes were red and puffy, and from the tear blotches on his cheeks, he'd been sobbing. My heart shattered knowing he was alone for so long crying in the forest.It took me one hour to find him... one whole fucking hour of running around in a craze searching for him. He had concealed his scent before leaving the castle grounds, so I couldn't even track him, but that also meant, whoever he was meeting, wouldn't have been able t
#Chapter256Levi's POV.I followed Mum as she continued leading me through the hallways. She's on edge and nervous about something. I can sense it through our bond and the fact that she keeps giving me sad sideways glances. Whatever she has found out is bad enough for her to have travelled across the country."Mum," I groaned. "Come on. I want to get back to Elias... I want to be there when he wakes up." I sighed.She peered at me over her shoulder and shook her head. "It won't be long, I promise. Your dad and I need to talk to you." She muttered.I suppose the quicker I cooperate and do as I'm told, the quicker I can get back to Elias and stop these ridiculous thoughts he's having. I continued following Mum like a good little pup, occasionally sighing before she stopped in front of two large wooden doors.She turned to face me, taking a deep breath. "What we are about to tell you isn't going to be easy to hear." She attested as she placed her hands on my arms and stared at me.
#Chapter257Lila's POVI was floored when I heard the prophecy and completely and utterly devasted for Levi and Elias. I can't begin to imagine what must be going through their heads. Finding out you weren't to be must be heartbreaking.I know it won't matter to them, though... they're mates regardless."Lila... do you think they will be ok? Elias and Levi?" Alarix asked, staring out into the forest. I could hear the worry in his voice. Warmth filled my body. I loved that he thought so much of them."They're going to be just fine." I chirped. "I have never seen two people more in love." I chuckled, staring up at the clouds.I could feel his eyes on me, so I peered over at him. He was leaning against the patio fence; amusement danced in his eyes as he stared at me. "Not even us?" He feigned hurt, holding his hand over his chest.I chuckled, sitting up on the sun lounger. "Drama king," I smirked. "My love for you is out of this world," I winked, earning a breathtaking smile from
#Chapter258Elias' POV."Ok... you're done." The doctor smiled as he pulled the needle from my arm. "I'll have the results in ten minutes. Sit tight." He smiled before walking out of the infirmary.Once I had told Levi everything, I wanted to make sure there was no Matebane in our bodies. I know from the stories I've heard that it can stay in your system for a few weeks. I don't know what it would do to our bodies if it's flushed through us constantly."I can't believe we're doing this," Levi grumbled beside me.I pulled my jacket on before twisting my body to face him. He was glaring at the floor, taking deep breaths. "Levi, I need to know," I whined.He huffed, shaking his head. "If it's still in our system... what do we do then?" He shuddered."Find something to counter it, get it flushed out of us... I don't know." I sighed. "I didn't think that far."He dragged in a jittery breath as he pulled on the stitching on his jeans. I jumped off the bed we were sitting on and wen
#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