Chapter 8: The Illusion

Chapter Eight: The Illusion

The line between deceit and truth often become blurred.

Unknown’s POV

That dose should have killed the bitch. It was more than enough I made sure of it. I waited in the woods listening to the chaos that was unfolding. I could hear the nurse’s panic, Liam’s anger and the sadness of so many people. I reveled in it. They tightened the security around the hospital, which is fine, she doesn’t have much longer now. I make my way to the edge of the territory and slip out unnoticed. Making it back to the compound I open the doors triumphantly, strolling right towards the boss.

“Is it done?” he asks. I reply yes. “And that mutt?”

“I couldn’t get to the baby. Ama…” I am cut off before I can finish the sentence. He grabs me by the throat and lifts me in the air. I’m clawing and grabbing at his arms pleading for him to let me go.

“You worthless fool. They both needed to die I warned you what would happen if you did not complete your task.” He gets a dark smile on his face, cocks his head and my world goes black. When I wake up I find myself shackled in the dungeon. If he would have just listened to me, he would have understood why I couldn’t get to the baby. Shit he should be proud that I got rid of her. Not a soul would dare try to mess with The powerful Liam Knight, but I did. I hear a moan in the next cage and look over. Amelia? I lung at the bars trying to reach her.

“Amelia, wake up.” I whisper to her. She tosses a bit but her eyes don’t open. It has been two years since I have seen her. Is this where he has kept her all this time? She looks thin and frail laying on the cement. Rage boils through me. He swore he was going to protect her, that he would let her go. I have done everything he has asked me to.

“Amelia, dammit wake up now,” I begin to shout, not giving a fuck who hears me at this point. She stirs a bit more and finally opens her eyes

“Brother?” is all she is able to muster before falling back to sleep.

Ella’s POV

My whole body stiffens in fear. Holding Xavier in my arms It finally dawns on me how defenseless I truly am. I slowly turn around, holding my baby as tightly as I can to protect him. I look sternly at him even though my entire insides are shaking. He stands at least six foot tall and something about him seems familiar to me.

“Ella we aren’t here to hurt you, but you can’t leave, it’s for your own good,” he says. I can hear the pain in his voice and the sincerity is in his eyes. I don’t know why but I start to cry. This past year has been nothing but chaos, heart aches and unknowns. Every single memory and moment that led to this point, all begin to wash over me. I feel weak. Not physically, but mentally. He calls for a woman called Millie.

“Ms. Cartwright everything is going to be ok, follow me my dear, let’s get you some tea.” She kindly says as she wraps her arms around my shoulders. As if I’m a little child, she slowly inches me further away from the exit. All I want to do is take my baby and live in peace. Keep him safe, watch him grow up and teach him right from wrong. But no matter how hard I try, every turn is twisted with wickedness. Millie coaxes me to sit down as I cling to Xavier for comfort.

“I know everything is confusing right now, but I promise all will be explained in due time.” She pats my lap as she says to me soothingly. I awkwardly sit there just staring into emptiness. I don’t know what to say to the woman or how to react. I feel trapped in my own head of despair and hopelessness. After a while she clears her throat to get my attention.

“If you need anything dear, please don’t hesitate to ask. There is plenty of staff around here that will accommodate you. Lucian will be in here after a bit to speak with you,” she pats me on the shoulder and heads out of the dining room. For a split second I debate trying to run again, but I know it is useless. Until they say otherwise, we are their prisoners.

Aliegha’s POV

We knew where she was before Liam had asked for our help. I have been assigned to watch over the poor girl for the past eight years. I never understood Lucian’s obsession with her. He was double her age and had only turned sixteen when I came into the picture. Ella was a simple child from a common family. To be quite frank, she nearly bored me to death for most of the time. The girl never went out and her only friend seemed to be her mom. I got excited when she entered college, thinking maybe she would live a little. Four years, it took her four years to finally leave that damn dorm room of hers. She truly let loose that night, letting herself finally live instead of just existing. The moment she bumped into Liam I could feel the energy thrumming off the both of them. I smiled and tipped my glass in her direction, cheering her. That girl had worked herself to almost nonexistence. Finally found herself some action. I left the club that night to give Lucian a report.

“So the prophecy is true,” he sighs rubbing his hands through his hair. He looks saddened by the news. “Did she at least look happy?” He asked me.

“Lucien, that prophecy is not about a simple girl meeting a wolf and you know it,” I say rolling my eyes at his over exaggerated moping.

“Answer the question Aliegha, did she look happy?” he asked me pleadingly.

“Yeah Mr. sappy she looked very happy. It was nice to see her finally open up and let loose. By the way they were looking at each other I’m sure…”

“That’s enough,” he snaps at me, his face going instantly grim. Before I can even reply he storms out of the room. Rolling my eyes again I storm out to follow him.

“Lucien what am I doing this for? You have had me watch this girl for far too long. Do you truly believe she is the one from the prophecy? That girl doesn’t have a trace of magic in her. It’s been years and she never once has hinted she knows what a witch even is.” He’s looking at me intently as I speak.

“Aliegha it’s time I told you a story of Hecate.” He says cryptically. I truly didn’t mean to but I laughed out loud at his statement. We all learned about her from childhood and up. If it wasn’t for our goddess, none of us would even exist.

“Lucien I know all about her, I’m not a child,” I say smugly.

“I can promise you Aliegha, this is not in the text books you have read,” he states.

Hecate

It has been centuries since I have come down to the earth realm. I almost regret the decision seeing how crowded and chaotic it has become. The simplistic ways have gone and technology has surpassed expectations. It’s amazing how life changes so much over the years. I find a park nearby and sit. Observing the humans is something I had always loved to do. Their way of love and affection is something I have always craved. It was so pure, spontaneous, simple, and innocent compared to what I see every single day. I have always been envious if I am to be quiet honest. After sitting for a few hours I get up admiring the sunset across the scenery. As I am about to walk down the street, a motorcycle whizzes by catching me off guard and causing me to trip. The bike comes to a halt and a figure runs towards me. By no means am I hurt but curiosity gets the best of me and I lay down pretending to be helpless. The human takes off their helmet and stares down at me.

“Ma’am I am so sorry, I didn’t see you. Where does it hurt? Are you ok? The man starts to sputter nervously. For a moment I get so captivated in his eyes, I can barely register what he is saying. I hold my hand out daintily and he immediately grabs it to pull me up. Whether it was adrenaline or intrigue, I felt a jolt of energy just from that simple of touch.

“I am fine dear sir,” I hum as he pulls me up. A smile plasters on his face as he admires my beauty. I must admit I did the same to him, feeling a sense of flattery that he found me attractive. He starts to rub the back of his neck as he realizes our hands are still intertwined. I pull my hand away and feel a blush creep up my neck. What has gotten into me?

“My name is Lucien,” he says as he clears his throat.

“Hetti,” I reply simply. Most humans don’t even believe in us gods and goddesses anymore, but still not worth the risk. It is forbidden to interact with humans after the scandal centuries ago.

“Well since I did almost kill you, I think it’s only fitting if I take you out to eat,” he says playfully with a grin plastered on his face. I know I need to say no, need to turn around and go back to my realm.

“Where would you like to go?” I ask him, beyond intrigued by this handsome man. I link my arm with his and give him a playful tug. He stiffens for a moment then turns to face me.

“Well if you want to go now, you have to wear this,” he says as he puts the ugly helmet on top of my head. He pulls me toward his bike. I hesitate for just a moment before wrapping my legs behind him.

“Hold on tight ma’am,” he says, and with those words he takes off. Things got out of control quickly from there. He was like a drug that I could not get enough of. I knew it was forbidden but I had fallen in love with a mortal.

“Hettie I need to tell you something,” he said to me one day. It had been months of me sneaking around to see him.

“I’m a witch,” he states, anticipating me to react. I had known for a while now. I mean let’s face it, I am the goddess of witchcraft. “I think you are a witch too Hettie” he states boldly. I should have know he would know I wasn’t a mere human. He was a smart man. My insides go cold, for I know it’s time to tell him the truth.

“My name is not Hettie. I am Hecate,” as I say this I show my true form. I can see the fear in his eyes and it caused a reaction in me that I didn’t think I was capable of. I started to cry.

“Impossible,” he whispers as he freezes. He knows as well as I do this is a forbidden love. It gets far worse than that revelation. I have become with child by none other than Lucien.

“We will run Hecate. I don’t care who you are, I love you with all that I am.” He is pleading with me.

“You know as well as I do they will find me my love,” I say as the tears stream down . I know I can’t stay in this realm for much longer, for if I do I put us all in danger. Over the next nine months we come up with a plan for Elliana. When the day comes for her to be born, I mourn the daughter that I have to let go. I explain to Lucien that a baby is being born as we speak who will not make it more than an hour. He takes Elliana to the hospital and switches her out, casting a spell that will make everyone in the hospital believe that is the woman’s baby.

“I will always love you Lucian, I say as I head back to my realm.

The moment I enter the gate I am stopped by Selene.

“My dear friend, what have you done,” she says with panic in her voice. I don’t know how she found out, but fear consumes me.

“Selene, it all happened so fast, I didn’t mean for it to go so far,” I say sobbing. She pulls me into the library and sits me down, wrapping me in a hug. Fear is washed all over her face.

“Listen to me Hecate, this has all been prophesized. This is the beginning of a war on the Earth realm. Your daughter will bear a child with her werewolf mate.” She shows me the text in the book and my eyes go wide. “She will have many enemies Hecate, and many who will guide her along the way. But she will be powerful and her son almost as powerful as the gods themselves. The first tri-bred. He will have wolf, witch and God blood coursing through his body. We must keep him safe.” She says this all in a frantic. I trust the words coming out of her mouth but am at a complete loss of what to say. A great war is created all because I fell in love with a mortal. I cannot risk going down to earth again. Selene is right, we must keep Elliana safe. I enchant two letters. One for Lucien, and one for my daughter that I won’t be able to meet.

Lucien’s POV

I will never forget the day I met her. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever laid eyes on. She looked so fragile and helpless laying on the curb. Every inch of my body was drawn to her. I got a little over a year with her and it wasn’t enough. Even over the years I have refused to be with another. There isn’t a point, no woman will ever fill my heart like Hecate did. I hold on to her letter and have read it every single night for the past twenty four years. I haven’t dared to open Elliana’s, or as she calls herself, Ella. I wanted to so badly to tell her when I stopped her from running away, but I was completely lost for words. She looks so much like her mother. I remember the day I had to give her up. A part of me wanted to just run away and take her with me, but I believed Hecate when she said it would put us all in danger. I am not ashamed to admit I cried when I handed Elliana to the woman. A part of me was grateful that she wouldn’t have the heartache of remembering she had lost a child. Her name was Lillian Monroe. A single mom with nothing but ordinary backgrounds. A perfect set up for Elliana.

“I promise my little peanut, I will come back for you when the time is right. I love you more than the sun loves the moon,” I whispered to Elliana, kissing her forehead as a single tear rolls down my face. With those words, I gently switch Elliana and the still infant, slipping out of the hospital and giving the baby a proper burial. Grieving for her as if she was my own child. In a sense I had lost my daughter and the love of my life that night.

Aliegha is the only person I have trusted the story to. After telling her the whole truth, she looks at me with such a deep sadness.

“Lucien I am so sorry, I had no idea.” She states as she lowers her head down and begins to cry herself. I put my arms around to comfort her.

“What is the plan boss? I know of the prophecy, but this goes beyond my knowledge,” she says. I go to my desktop and open a secret drawer. Sighing I pull out both the letters from Hecate. I give the letter for me to Aleigha and let her read it

My Dearest Lucien,

The time has come for us to say our goodbyes. I love you so very much and will cherish every moment with you for all of eternity. Upon returning, Selene has come across an ancient prophecy that seems we have set in to motion. Our beautiful Elliana will find a love like no other in a werewolf. They will have a son who will have the blood of a god, witch and werewolf. He will be the first tri-bred in all of history. Our grandson will be of great importance when he becomes of age. With that importance, comes grave dangers. War will be unleashed onto Earth, and our grandson will be the key to stop it. Elliana has powers herself my love but I have locked them away until the time is right. Selene and I will do everything in our powers to look after Elliana, her mate and their baby. You have a major role in this as well Lucien. When the time is right and you fear she is no longer safe, take her. Don’t hesitate and don’t doubt your decision. There is no room for error if we want to keep them safe. Be safe my love.

Forever yours,

Hecate

Her eyes go wide as she reads the letter. This entire time she wasn’t watching some simple little girl, she was watching a demi god.

“What does the other letter say?” She asks curiously.

“I have no idea, it’s for Elliana.” I reply back to her. For a moment panic strikes, wondering if I made the right decision showing Aliegha the information. The quickly subsides, knowing she is the closest thing I have to a friend. We put the plan into motion the moment we find out Ella is with child.

The Prophecy

A bitter heart looks to consume it all. The fate of existence lays upon the hands of a tri bred. A creature like no other who possesses the power to save us all. Tread careful, for if he is able to persuade the profit, all hope is lost and the world will fall.