#Chapter250Levi's POVHe's been in there for what feels like hours. I can feel his anxiety through our bond, and it's driving me crazy. I haven't been able to shift back. Leo is on edge; he won't give me control. He's pacing back and forth, melting the snow under his paws.I have mind linked him loads. I've let my wolf's emotions flow through our bond, so he could sense how uneasy Leo is. I don't understand why he's not linking back. It doesn't take much to say... I'm ok. Then at least Leo would calm down."If he needed help, he'd ask... you know this, Leo." Lila tries talking him down, but he's not listening.′Just give me back control.′ I sighed. He growled in return and proceeded with his back and forth. Guess I'll be tucked away in here for a while.His eyes were locked on the cottage door watching for any movement. Whoever leaves the cottage wants to hope they're with Elias. If they aren't, they're going to be wolf toys.The door creaked open slowly. Leo's ears pricked u
#Chapter251Alarix's POVWe arrived back at the castle a few hours ago. King Darius requested my presence in his chambers. I'm hoping to get some information about this whole King Alarix situation. As much as the thought of being king scared me, being here surrounded by vampires who are already treating me like their king has made me all the more excited despite the reasoning behind my becoming royal.Novak and Elias got to work pretty much as soon as we set foot back on the castle grounds. I saw a little of what Novak could do, and I was amazed. Lila and Levi decided they would train together... Lila is a warrior; she isn't liking not doing anything. With Levi being an alpha wolf, he gives Lila a run for her money. I couldn't watch Lila being thrown about, even though she gave as good as she got, so I was glad when King Darius sent for me.I've been in his chambers for the past ten minutes, and he hasn't uttered a word. He looks exhausted and like he's aged ten years since this
#Chapter252Lila's POV"Lila?" Dad muttered down the phone."Dad? Are you ok?" I asked, leaning forward."Melanie's body was found a few minutes ago by our border." He answered sadly. "She's been murdered," he murmured."What do you mean? When?" I choked."The doctor thinks she was murdered recently." He replied.I started shaking my head, "no, no, no." I chanted. "She can't be dead!" I shouted.I took a deep breath as Alarix brushed his hand up and down my back soothingly."She messaged me about twenty minutes ago... Who would want to hurt her?" I whimpered."I don't know, baby." He sighed. "Lila, I need you to be safe. I need you to look after your brother." He whimpered."Of course, Dad," I whined. That goes without saying."Baby, give Alarix the phone. Mum and I love you." He expressed."I love you both." I inhaled shakily before handing Alarix the phone.He took the phone from my hand and held it against his ear. "Alpha," he greeted.I tuned out of the conversatio
#Chapter253Elias' POVI hiked through the forest, keeping my eyes and hearing sharp for any noises. Levi is going to kill me when he finds out I've gone... if I'm not already dead, that is.I need to do this. I have so many questions, and I know that she's the only one that can answer them. Although I'm not banking on her telling the truth, a few answers would suffice.I halted as I felt the presence of magic. She was here somewhere. I glanced around, trying to figure out where she was. She told me to come alone, that we needed to have this conversation between mother and son, but I can tell by the movements around the trees she isn't alone."I'm surprised you came alone." My mum wandered out from behind a tree, smiling sickly at me."I said I would." I snapped as two more witches emerged from behind another tree and stood behind her, glaring at me."So, how is King Darius' castle? I've heard it's a lovely place." She chuckled. "I can't believe they have taken the offer of beco
#Chapter254Leon's POV.I stared at the mountain of paperwork in front of me. After the phone call with the kids, I knew I had to try and find this seer. We have more to go on this time, but it's still proving difficult. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Fucking impossible.I expected some challenges to find her. We have a location, but we don't know what she looks like or anything about her; other than her name. Only New Forest isn't a city or village... No, it's a national park in the middle of six fucking villages. We would run out of time before we even half of the villages."I was thinking... Are there any packs in the vicinity of New Forest?" Ayla asked. "They might help with the search. If they are on our side, obviously." She sighed."I have no idea..." I drawled. "I could get in touch with the council, though... They might be able to help." I chirped.I don't know why I didn't think of this before. They come to us for help when they need it, so why can't th
#Chapter255Levi's POV.I held Elias's hand, stroking my thumbs back and forth over his knuckles. He was laid in our bed gazing at the ceiling. It was like he was completely oblivious to his surroundings. He was rigid, and I could hear him grinding his teeth together.I studied my eyes over his body. He had no physical injuries that I could see. Whatever had happened to him, it was more mental. Whoever he had met in the forest had said something to him... something bad enough for him to shut down.He was hurting. I could see it on his face and in his eyes. His eyes were red and puffy, and from the tear blotches on his cheeks, he'd been sobbing. My heart shattered knowing he was alone for so long crying in the forest.It took me one hour to find him... one whole fucking hour of running around in a craze searching for him. He had concealed his scent before leaving the castle grounds, so I couldn't even track him, but that also meant, whoever he was meeting, wouldn't have been able t
#Chapter256Levi's POV.I followed Mum as she continued leading me through the hallways. She's on edge and nervous about something. I can sense it through our bond and the fact that she keeps giving me sad sideways glances. Whatever she has found out is bad enough for her to have travelled across the country."Mum," I groaned. "Come on. I want to get back to Elias... I want to be there when he wakes up." I sighed.She peered at me over her shoulder and shook her head. "It won't be long, I promise. Your dad and I need to talk to you." She muttered.I suppose the quicker I cooperate and do as I'm told, the quicker I can get back to Elias and stop these ridiculous thoughts he's having. I continued following Mum like a good little pup, occasionally sighing before she stopped in front of two large wooden doors.She turned to face me, taking a deep breath. "What we are about to tell you isn't going to be easy to hear." She attested as she placed her hands on my arms and stared at me.
#Chapter257Lila's POVI was floored when I heard the prophecy and completely and utterly devasted for Levi and Elias. I can't begin to imagine what must be going through their heads. Finding out you weren't to be must be heartbreaking.I know it won't matter to them, though... they're mates regardless."Lila... do you think they will be ok? Elias and Levi?" Alarix asked, staring out into the forest. I could hear the worry in his voice. Warmth filled my body. I loved that he thought so much of them."They're going to be just fine." I chirped. "I have never seen two people more in love." I chuckled, staring up at the clouds.I could feel his eyes on me, so I peered over at him. He was leaning against the patio fence; amusement danced in his eyes as he stared at me. "Not even us?" He feigned hurt, holding his hand over his chest.I chuckled, sitting up on the sun lounger. "Drama king," I smirked. "My love for you is out of this world," I winked, earning a breathtaking smile from