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26. Anticlimactic
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[Erica]She didn't know which was more daunting -- facing Ava or meeting Tristan again? She fumbled with the small gift basket that she had brought on the way. "You didn't have to do this," Xavier had said gently. "You know, it seems like you are more nervous to meet them than you were when you met my parents," he chuckled. "Well, you are not wrong," she said, pursing her lips. "By the way, did you tell Ava about..." she trailed off. Xavier nodded, "Yes. She is relieved actually. When I told her if she could take on the duty of Luna Queen, she was startled at first. She thought I wanted her to be my choice mate." Erica stiffened a little. Even though she was aware of the truth now but still the thought of Xavier mating with someone else made her skin crawl. Xavier must have noticed her sudden change in body language because he immediately apologised, "I'm sorry. It was insensitive of me." Erica shook her head, "It's okay. It's just..." she looked out of the window. Silence prevaile
Alpha's Mage 28. Gift
[Erica]"Can't believe you will become the Luna Queen tomorrow with this klutz nature of yours," Grey shook his head with mock disappointment. "Hey!" Erica glared. "I am unable to concentrate, okay?" she grumbled. Grey merely raised an eyebrow. "You requested Elias for us to train and now you can't concentrate. I don't have all day," he commented lazily he scuffed his shoe on the forest ground. She rolled her eyes. Why did she ask Elias for this again? She puffed her cheeks and exhaled before raising her palm again and centring the energy atop it. The blue flame flickered and flared. "Defend," she shouted as she directed it towards him. Grey created a water wall but this time, unlike the first time when it had collided and disappeared, the energy fused with water. Erica grinned widely before moving her fingers slowly. The liquid wall moved under her command. "Great job Rics," Vrisha said as she skipped down with Abiona. Erica smiled. "Thanks.""Abiona can control air so you can prac
Alpha's Mage 29. Hindrance
[Erica]She inhaled sharply. Even though she was having a bad premonition, she never would have guessed that Freida would blatantly just call her out on this. She stared at her for a while, dumbfounded. Freida gazed back at her, unblinking and unwavering. "I do not have all the time in the world Miss. Morris," she said in a clipped tone. Erica realised that she has no way out of this. If she had to reveal her identity so be it. Mentally apologising to Elias she gave a jerky nod. "Yes, what you heard is correct." She saw the way the older woman's eyes widened infinitesimally before her mouth set into a thin line, her jaw ticked. "And you...have the audacity to.." she seethed, her pupils rimmed with a fiery red. Erica was almost tempted to step back. Almost. But she did not. A voice at the back of her mind told her that this wouldn't be a one-time occurrence and fear will only let the other person get a stronghold on her own conscience. She lifted her chin and said defiantly, "Yes, I
Alpha's Mage 30. The Flawed King
[Erica]Her mother let out a sob as Lucien closed the distance between them and hugged her. "Pa?" she whispered as if talking any louder will break her delusion and Lucien would disappear. Erica lingered in the background, witnessing the father-daughter reunion. Her eyes filled with tears. She blinked a few times to hold them back as she saw her mother break down in Lucien's arms. "I'll...be right back," she mumbled. They needed to rekindle their frayed relation. She had to stop anyone from entering the room anyway. She stepped out of the room after Lucien's vague nod. She contemplated as to where she should go when she heard footsteps. She whirled around and her eyes widened when she saw her father walking towards her. His eyes widened before his lips stretched into a smile. "Look at you," Adrian whispered as she beheld his daughter. Erica couldn't help but giggle. He lightly kissed her forehead before saying, "You look absolutely stunning." She grinned, "Thanks, dad." Her dad moti
Alpha's Mage 31. New Luna Queen
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Alpha's Mage 32. Re-awakening of Leikos
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Alpha's Mage 34. Becoming one
[Xavier]The lone thought in his mind was that his mother was like Erica. As he awaited his mate's arrival, his thoughts wandered. Was she born as a mage? Or did she practice? How did aunt not know about this? This one revelation had shaken him to the core and it was something he wouldn't be able to discuss or ask his aunt. What if his mother had hidden this from her family. Then how did Sir Leon come to know? Who was he talking to over the phone? Nothing was adding up. His thoughts threatened to overwhelm him. He groaned as his head began to throb. 'Calm down.' Leikos' soothing voice filled his mind. He closed his eyes and tried to ground himself. Leikos was right. He should keep this information at the back burner right now and ponder upon it later. This moment, this night was for him and his Erica. He felt the small gift in his pant pocket that he had specially ordered for her. His lips twitched up. He stepped on the very balcony from where he had first gotten a glimpse of his be
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