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28. Gift
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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
[Erica]Her heartbeat quickened the moment their car halted in front of the castle. Through the tinted window, she could see the obscured figures guarding the entrance. She wrung her fingers in nervous as her father opened the door and got out. Evelyn put a calming a hand on her sweaty ones. She looked up at her mother to see her smiling encouragingly at her. Her eyes conveyed, 'Everything will be alright.' Lucien had decided to go back, much to Erica's and Evelyn's disappointment. He had reasoned, "I don't want things to go awry. This ceremony is important for all of us." No one could refute that. Adrian seemed mildly relieved, Erica suspected that he was rather tensed about the whole thing especially with a daughter who happened to be a mage. She swallowed back varying emotions bubbling in her heart. Evelyn had told her that this ceremony was as solemn and auspicious a wedding. This was in a way a wedding. Drake had stepped out and was rounding the car before he opened the door on
Alpha's Mage 32. Re-awakening of Leikos
[Xavier]His Erica looked ethereal. He couldn't take his eyes off the whole time the ceremony was going on. It felt as if she was the only one in the entire hall. He could feel Leikos at the back of his mind and this time it wasn't just a feeble presence. His wolf was about to resurface. Erica's momentary change in expression worried him a little. Why did she get that surprised look on her face after hearing Sir Leon? Even though she assured him through a tiny shake of her head that she was okay. But the unpleasant feeling kept gnawing at the back of his mind throughout the ceremony. However, the worry took a backseat when his canines grazed the tantalizing skin of her neck. He could feel her shiver ever so slightly in his arms. He could tell that she was nervous, he was too. He closed his eyes and increased the pressure on her skin. Unbeknownst to her, she had tightened her hold on his forearms and to his immense joy he heard an all too familiar growl at the back of his mind. Leikos
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
Alpha's Mage 35. Calm before the Storm
[Elias]-1007AD-Even during the afternoon, the quarter was doused in semi-darkness, afternoon sun flitting in through torn curtains. When Elias stepped in the threshold he saw that it was in chaotic disarray — every clothing was strewn all about, tapestry ripped into pieces and hanging in tatters, from water jug to candlestands every item was scattered on the floor, the liquids and wax staining the carpeted floor. This scenario was nothing new. This was a common sight after Rosa's passing but Elias' dread increased because it was too quiet. Even a few days ago when he had visited, Merek was almost rampaging inside his chamber. However, he couldn't help but feel bad for the maids and servants who were in charge of giving him food. He had forbidden anyone to enter his private quarters except a few and among them was Elias. "Alpha?" Suppressing his anxiousness and fear, he called out tentatively, his voice was thankfully steady but he received no answer in return. It had not even been
Alpha's Mage 36. Bane and Boon
[Erica]"You can take your time and adapt to your role as the Luna Queen," Xavier said as he filled her plate with vegetables and bacon. "But Xavier-" she began to protest but a quirked eyebrow and a set of challenging eyes stopped her from saying anything further. She knew that none of the family members wanted her to take on the role until she was ready but she was. "Complete your course work first." He suggested."And your training with Elias." He added as an afterthought. They were spending their one week vacation in leisure. Taking strolls in the garden, getting to know each other even more and their nights were filled with passionate love-making, where at times, Leikos made an appearance. Erica liked this intimacy, she liked to be a part of his life. Sadly, Leikos was still unwilling to show himself and meet Erica in his true form. Even Xavier didn't understand why he was acting like so.'Maybe he is still not over the initial rejection.' she had wondered morosely.She had cal
Alpha's Mage 37. Extending an Olive Branch
[Elias]"So someone in the Council is already aware of Freida and she dared to threaten Erica?" Lucien questioned with suppressed anger. Elias nodded as he drummed his fingers on the writing desk. "And you went to meet the Luna?" another query filled with rage and disbelief. He nodded again, not even daring to look at the other man's way. "I understand what you are trying to say, but you know it as well as I do that Freida is extremely observant and far-sighted. I needed to know what she had in mind." Lucien clicked his tongue in annoyance. "It could have been a trap for all we know. Otherwise, why would she accept Erica despite knowing who she is? When she didn't follow the path and become who she was supposed to be." He shook his head and remarked, "I cannot trust her."Elias listened to him in silence before exhaling resignedly. "I would like to disagree with you at this point." He stood up and started pacing. "Freida did not look like she was about to endanger us and you know tha
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