#Chapter236Lila's POVI blinked a few times, trying to get my bearings. I don't remember falling asleep; actually, I don't even remember getting home. The last thing I remember is talking to my mum in the packhouse back garden. I must have fallen asleep, and Alarix brought me here instead of waking me up.I scanned the room, realizing I was in the packhouse. Alarix was sleeping beside me. He was laid on his front, with one hand under the pillow and his other draped over my waist.Even his sleep isn't peaceful. His eyebrows were furrowed, and he had a deep frown set on his face. I wish I could take all of his worries away. He doesn't deserve anything that's happened to him; none of us does. He deserves buckets full of happiness.I held my hand up slowly and gently traced my finger along the creases on his forehead. I leaned forward and brushed my lips against his. He was insanely gorgeous, and I still couldn't believe he was mine.I moved back, and my eyes wandered down his bac
#Chapter237Lila's POVI wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down as our lips collided. The kiss was slow and full of need. His hand was lightly caressing my body; he was barely touching me. His other arm was shaking as he struggled to hold himself above me.1I wrapped my legs around his waist and pushed my heels against his ass. He jerked forward, stopping himself with his arms. I dug my heels in harder and dragged my nails up his back. He groaned as his head fell into the crook of my neck, and he pushed his body flush against mine."I've never... done this before. I don't know... what I'm doing." He choked out a moan as his cock grew thicker against my stomach. His breath against his mark on my neck tingled."Neither have I," I breathed, lifting my hips, trying to find some friction.He moved down a little until his cock was nestled in between my legs. I lifted my hips again and moaned as his cock hit my clit. I was so unbelievably turned on; I could feel the wetness
#Chapter238Alarix's POVWhat just happened?My mind was just consumed completely by Lila. I saw everything; her first memories, her family... I even got to witness Lila finding out about the prophecy. It was like I had front row seats to her life.If I have just witnessed Lila's life growing up, does that mean she's seen mine? She definitely could have seen what I'm capable of... She will have seen what I did seven years ago. She might think I'm the one thing I'm terrified of becoming... a monster.She would see the monster behind the man.Our upbringing couldn't have been more different. My family and, I say family loosely, was cold and so damn controlled, whereas Lila grew up with so much love surrounding her. That doesn't shock me, not really; you can see how well she's loved."What was that?" I whispered after I'd gotten over the initial shock.She was gawking at me, her eyes were wide, and her chest was rising and falling rapidly. She winced as I pulled out, rolling off
#Chapter239Alarix's POV"Of course he is. His scent screams vamp and Lila." The dark-haired guy in the middle smirked."That's me." I returned, tight-lipped. He seemed friendly, and so did the blonde-haired guy, but I couldn't get his face out of my head. He was glaring at me."It's nice to meet you, man." He grinned. "I'm Conrad, and this is Will." He nudged the blonde-haired guy, chuckling. "This here is Nero." He mentioned, pointing to one I've already had the pleasure of meeting.I stared at Nero. He was squirming under my gaze. He was afraid of me. I chuckled before focusing on the other two again. Their eyes were flitting between us both."Ah, I see. You've already met Nero." Will chortled.Conrad glared at Nero and shook his head. "You never learn, do you? Lila has a mate, and that's not you." He mocked.Nero growled quietly at him. Conrad bared his canines in a warning."It was nice to meet you, but I have to go," I mentioned as I walked by them."Wait!" Conrad cal
#Chapter240Lila's POV"What? How did you know?" I choked.′Our scent, remember. Our scent has mingled with Alarix's.′ Lola chimed in.Dad rolled his eyes, chuckling. "Your scents are mixed. That's what happens." He answered. "We knew it was only a matter of time."I cringed. I didn't want my dad knowing I'd had sex... that's just embarrassing. I knew he had to know, especially if we wanted answers. But it's still not something I want to be discussing with my parents."That isn't what we were going to tell you, not really." I shook my head. This conversation is awkward as fuck. "It's what happened after..." I muttered.Dad raised his brow and glanced between Alarix and me. "You know you can tell us anything, sweetie." Mum expressed, smiling at us."We had marked each other again... as soon as I looked into his eyes, I saw all of his memories," I muttered. "I saw his past. I saw everything." I explained.Lola whimpered as images flashed through my mind. His upbringing was hea
#Chapter241Elias' POVWe all snapped our heads in Melanie's direction. Leon jumped up, "what do you mean?" He growled. "How the hell does a prophecy just change?" He snapped.She flinched back, shaking her head. I let go of Lila's hand, "hold her, Alarix." I mouthed at him before giving Lila a reassuring smile before standing up.I went over to Melanie and placed my hand on her shoulder slowly. "Here, come and sit down," I mumbled as I guided her towards a chair.She's seen something that spooked her. She was shaking so much she could barely walk. Her breathing was erratic. I could see it in her eyes; she was terrified.She sat down, settling down into the chair. She started dragging in steadying breaths. "I saw it." She fretted. "I saw it all... It was horrible." She whimpered, closing her eyes.Lila kneeled next to me and sighed. "Melanie, can you tell us what you saw?" She asked softly.Melanie shook her head, whimpering. "Please, we need to know." Lila prompted. Melanie
#Chapter242Lila's POVI leaned back on the porch swing in our private garden. Alarix was sitting by a little pond with our daughter.She is beautiful, a vision of her father; long, black silky hair with mesmerizing dark eyes.They both stood up and sauntered towards me, laughing with each other. "Mum, are you sure they're coming?" She asked."Yes, of course. They'll be here real soon." I answered, smiling."Even Uncle Athan and Auntie Celeste? Uncle Levi and Uncle Elias?" She probed.I chuckled and rose from the swing. "Sweetie, they wouldn't miss your first shift." I smiled warmly at her."Come on, squirt." Alarix ushered her towards the door. "It's almost time for school.""I hate been called Ashlyn." She sighed, rolling her eyes."It's not going to be forever. You know how sacred your identity is, Alora." I affirmed."I know, Mum. I'm still a threat." She whispered."You are not a threat, Alora. The rogue army feels threatened because you are stronger than any of them
#Chapter243Alarix's POVShe's worried. I can feel it through our bond... She's acting brave. She's pretending she's ok and I get it. I understand why she is. I had come to terms with me dying, but now it's not just me... It's all of us.She doesn't have to be brave, not with me. She can let her guard down; she can let me in."What do you want to talk about?" She questioned, glancing at me as I pulled her along until we were standing under a large tree.I leaned against the tree, pulling her to me until her body was against mine. I've quickly realised there's no better feeling than having her flush up against me."How are you feeling? No bullshit." I questioned, glancing down at her.She took a deep breath, shaking her head. "Lila..." I muttered."Ok." She groaned. She rested her forehead on my chest and inhaled deeply. Her emotions were hurtling through me like a roller-coaster."I've tried shutting my emotions off from you... I don't-"I interrupted her, lifting her head,