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37. Extending an Olive Branch
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[Xavier]{We would like to meet His Majesty and Her Highness at the Council Headquarters today at 4 P.M.}He re-read the email, his fists clenched as his eyes skimmed over every word. "Alpha?" Arnold's voice made him glance up at his beta, who was staring at him cautiously. He could feel Leikos' presence strongly. Closing his eyes, he tried to calm down but failed. "The Council wishes to hold a meeting with Erica and me." His voice was gravelly and this was due to Lei's presence. He was certain that his pupils had turned black. Arnold lowered his head, "If I may ask, why this sudden arrangement?" He sighed aggravatedly, "I don't know. They haven't stated any reason. They have only written the date and time of the meeting." He was perplexed as to why they would suddenly want to meet them. The door was suddenly flung open and Jade walked in. "Did you receive the email?" she asked urgently. He nodded, his eyes still trained on the screen. "How did you know?" he quizzed. "They asked me
Alpha's Mage 39. Snitch
[Erica]She looked at the spilt liquid with dread. What was that memory? What did her mind just reflect? Was this tea...a way to bring out her identity? She was breathing heavily as her gaze remained on the broken porcelain pieces and the golden-brown liquid. "Erica, are you alright?" she heard Xavier ask anxiously. An arm wrapped around her shoulder and it was then that she realised that she was trembling. "Your Highness?" She looked up at them and saw how their faces had paled. "Erica? What did you both plan?" the last part was directed at the two Elders. Xavier growled loudly. She placed a trembling hand on his thigh. "I want to go back." Her heart was pounding. She was this close... "Sure," he murmured. She barely registered his call to Jade and then there trip back to Xavier's room. As soon as they reached, Xavier carried her to their bed. She did not even protest when he fussed over her, too dazed and shocked by what could have been the outcome fo drinking that tea. "Erica..
Alpha's Mage 40. The Tree that Held the Past
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Alpha's Mage 41. Premonition
[Erica]She smiled apologetically. "I never told you about this, did I? I am sorry. It just slipped out of my mind." She looked sheepishly at Xavier's pinched face. She knew it was a lame excuse. But honestly, it never came to her mind to tell him about their connection with the late King and Queen. "So the truth is that I am the reincarnate of Queen Rosamond and you are King Merek's. Although I guess you are quite different from him," she said and looked at him, waiting patiently for him to process and then hopefully say something in return. "How...did this slip out of your mind?" He managed to ask. Erica sighed. "Between my kidnapping and coming back, I just provided you with the information that was of utmost importance. I know this one is too but..." she looked away. She didn't want to hide it but now telling him after so many months of knowing, now she was felt as if she had been concealing the truth. "Aldred told me that I am the Prophesied Queen since I am her reincarnate. T
Alpha's Mage 42. Irrevocable Action
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Alpha's Mage 43. The Slow Unraveling
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Alpha's Mage 44. Unlikely Allies
[Erica]"Your Majesty, we meet again," Elias bowed solemnly. She turned to look at her mate in surprise. Again? But she held back her queries. Instead, she rushed to Elias and hugged him. "Thank God," she whispered in relief. The older man wrapped her easily in his arms. "I am glad as well," he murmurs. However, Elias looked unhappy with the sudden intervention. But he politely said, "I wasn't expecting...so many people." Jade replied, "Erica was worried about you and them," she gestured vaguely at the mages who were dubiously looking back at them. "You can't get rid of us that easily, Rica," Grey jeered half-heartedly. Erica's lips quirked up. She chuckled. "I'll hold you to that." But for some reason, she felt an ugly feeling churn in her gut and instantly she knew that this wasn't her feeling but Xavier's. She turned her head and glanced at him. His gaze was on Grey and they were shooting daggers at him. 'Oh shoot,' she cursed internally. Xavier did not like the familiarity with
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[Erica]Her insides churned when she heard this. She stood rooted to her spot while Xavier asked in a menacing tone, "What?" Her ears were ringing as she knew that the visit wasn't a casual or a coincidental one. They had come for her. Her palm tingled all of sudden and her vision turned sharper. She had to go to that nook. Something told her that the nook had every answer she was looking for. A sharp intake of breath drew her out of her racing thoughts. She noticed Alpha Samuel stepping back, his eyes widened with ill-concealed horror. "What? Who are you?" Alpha Samuel asks, his voice barely audible. She furrows her eyebrows before she hears another gasp. "Erica, your eyes..." Queen Jade whispers and that's enough for her to understand the older man's sudden change in reaction. She whirls around and looks up at Xavier who does not react in any way. He rests his hand on the small of her back, a calming touch, a silent reassurance. Erica closed her eyes and willed herself to calm down
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