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21. Family Dynamic
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Alpha's Mage 22. A Special Nook
[Xavier]He knew the reason behind Erica's abrupt retreat. He could sense her anger, simmering. But he chose to ignore it. He has stopped caring about what his family thinks about him and he wasn't letting the bitterness get to Erica anytime soon. His 'perfect from the outside but dysfunctional and broken from the inside' family wasn't going to deter and dampen his happiness that he had found once again. But when Erica asked him if she could meet Leikos, his guts twisted. It's been a day since Erica came back in his life yet he had hardly felt Leikos' presence. It was stronger than it was before but still feeble. He averted his gaze, disappointment seeping in like icy water, soaking his entire being. "Huh?" Erica's unintelligible bafflement made him even more helpless. He took a deep breath, "I...can feel his presence but-" he paused, his gaze gravitating towards his mat again who looked apprehensive, "-but I can't change". The truth tumbled out of his mouth and he noticed, Erica's
Alpha's Mage 23. Making Happy Memories
[Erica]How a person could carry so much grief within his heart but move forward in life was beyond her. She was thankful for having a loving family. She now understood how much she had been living a sheltered and how well-loved she was. The feeling was followed by that of guilt. How can she feel like this when her mate was hurting? had been living under a constant sense of inferiority all his life? She felt like thanking him again for sharing such a special thing with her but refrained herself."This is my kind of place", Erica comments, diverting the topic. She will work on Xavier's advise and try to ignore unnecessary negativities in her life as well as Xavier's. She stood up and walked around. The shelves weren't stacked with books. They weren't bound or anything, some looked tattered and yellowed. "Did you finish reading them?" she asked as she took out one thin book. She flipped open the page carefully. Her brows furrowed when she realised that none of the words was recognizabl
Alpha's Mage 24. Battling with Oneself
Erica]She let out a muffled groan in the pillow. The hotel room was doused in darkness. After re-emerging from the forest, she saw how everyone was awaiting their arrival. Her parents were looking anxious but when they saw her, their expression turned relaxed. Xavier's parents looked more like they were there because they had to while Queen Jade raised a knowing eyebrow at both of them. Erica groaned again remembering the knowing look she received from Jade. Did she not make herself presentable enough? She rolls over and lies on her back, arms spread out Even though the room is dark and she is alone but after months she doesn't feel the foreboding sense of loneliness. She knows her parents are in the next room and in the morning they will meet. Drake will come over as well. She reaches for the new phone that Adrian bought her. Again and contemplates on whether she should text Xavier. Even after months she somehow knows his number by-heart and for reason, she feels proud about it. S
Alpha's Mage 25. Mage in Disguise
[Elias]"What? Why?" Erica asked him, perplexed. Elias' lips thinned. He wanted to withhold the information for a little longer. But the stakes were high now and Erica had to be alert and aware. "Freida Ravenwood is a mage." He stared at Erica, who went rigid. After a prolonged silence she finally managed to ask, "Wha-? Mage? I-I mean...she was never found out? How?" Elias shook his head as Erica tried to piece out the information, process and make sense of it. "Erica, don't overexert your brain," he said kindly. He understood where she was coming from. He didn't want to tell her if it hadn't been important. "Overexert? I am not doing that...I just...I am..." she babbled dazedly. Elias sighed, "This is exactly the reason why I conceal things. But you just tend to run into the secrets and then every bottled secret just bursts out."Erica frowned, "Well, not my fault for being lied to all my life." He poured his lips and looked at her disappointedly, "Now that's harsh." "Anyway the
Alpha's Mage 26. Anticlimactic
[Erica]"So...you got to know something before I tell you my whereabouts," Erica began nervously. Drake was still in the dark about her identity. Her eyes darted towards her parents who nodded encouragingly. She took a deep breath before she confessed, "I...am a mage." Drake stared at her blankly while she tweedled her thumbs. "Uh...well, that's interesting. I mean mom said that grandpa was a mage so, I guess it's genes?" he shrugged. Well, that was anticlimactic. "You...know?" she mumbled, taken aback. Drake nodded. "Mom and dad told me about mom's family history. But you being a mage? I had no idea." Erica didn't know how much this acceptance would make her feel relieved. She rushed to Drake and hugged him. "Thank you." He stroked her hair fondly. "You are my sister. Even if you were a fae, I would still love you."She pulled away a little. "Huh?" Drake chuckled and shook his head. "Nothing." After they sat around the breakfast table, she asked curiously, "You know, I am amazed
Alpha's Mage 27. Gratitude
[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
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