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Chapter – 23
Reyna rested her head over the edge of the bathtub and closed her eyes. Her thought horses took off at full speed as she soaked her aching limbs in warm water.
The fragrance essential oil drifted to her nose. It calmed and relaxed her nerves. It was different from the oils she used before, but she liked this one. That morning Aluxious arranged her a bath before heading out. Hayden guarded the door.
She opened her eyes and stared at the wall opposite her. Outside the bathing chamber, the maids worked to clean every inch of the bedroom. Last night she didn't notice much due to the months of exhaustion and the need for sleep.
When she woke this morning, she couldn't ignore the distinct smell of the other female inside the room. When she ordered for deep cleaning, the maids threw her varied looks. Reyna couldn't blame them.
They expected Freya to become their queen. Instead, they got a vampire, their mortal enemy as their King's mate. Two of them stared a
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"Aluxious, I want to talk to you." Freya stopped him when he was about to exit the dining hall. He was still smiling as he stole looks at his charming mate. His little fireball surprised everyone at every turn. His features turned to stone when he turned to address Freya. He had a soft spot for her. Because she wasn't only his friend, but he grew to like her more than that with time. But things have changed and he now had a mate. When Freya walked to greet him that morning he too greeted her. He was being polite and careful not to hurt her any more than he did already, but she pushed the boundaries too far when she took the chair beside him that morning. He allowed it before because he promised a mating. He was at fault. But that didn't mean he would let his mate down. Reyna didn't deserve that. While the need to do the right thing for both females tore him, he was also an alpha first. Freya not only broke the rules, but also refused to leave the seat
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Reyna lounged in the open balcony of the bedchamber. With her mate's third-in-command watching over her, no one dared approach her. She gazed into the distance admiring the setting sun. The skies of Selene held a golden tinge that in the evening. The floating clouds simmered creating a magical moment. Her mate left her earlier to handle a few things. She cradled her stomach as she leaned on the couch. Danger surrounded her. Unlike her kingdom, she didn't know the demons lurking around. That made her nervous jittery. A familiar sensation tugged at her heart. She knew immediately her mother was trying to reach her. Relief flooded her knowing her mother still breathed. She closed her eyes and regulated her breathing as she reached out to the invisible string pulling at her. Her conscious spiraled the moment she touched the string. The next time she opened her eyes was to see her mother waiting at the riverbank. This time the sun shone brightly at
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Daryn didn’t like what he witnessed. Freya convulsed. Her fingers scratched the table and her nails dug into the wood. Claws embedded into the wood, leaving a deep trail. Deep claw marks appeared on her body. Her blood dripped on the floor. He stepped forward. “No.” The elf placed a hand on his chest pushing him back. “You touch her and you both will get lost in the oblivion.” “She’s dying!” “Every time one visits the past, they cross the boundary they must never cross. She must face the consequences.” “You should have denied her request. Or spurted some shit about the future and sent her away.” The elf quirked her brows. “That’s not my job. You must know I don’t care for the mutts. I care for what you pay. Daryn snarled and lunged for her. The elf moved so fast that his trained eyes missed her and he crashed into the wall. He recovered soon and turned to face her. “You’ll pay for this.” Freya bled from her nose, mouth,
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Aluxious sat in the armchair that overlooked the king-sized bed in his chamber. In the bed, his mortal body lay curled around his mate. He gazed down at his corporeal form. He could wander anywhere and no one will know. Thanks to his beloved mate. Her blood made him stronger and nearly invincible. Despite Reyna's assurance, he didn't trust anyone to keep them safe. So, ever since they came here he guarded their mortal bodies in this form. A sigh slithered past his lips as he reclined further in the chair and stared at the ceiling. His gaze swung back to the balcony when something moved in his peripheral vision. Aluxious relaxed when he noticed it was just the wind. A soft, feminine moan drew a smile from his lips. Even in her sleep, his mate reached for him, snuggling into his body as much as possible. A sigh of contentment left her once she settled. Never in his nine lives did he think he would mate a vampire. But as surreal as the moment felt, he re
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Freya stumbled on her feet. Her head reeled from the recent time travel. Nausea rolled her stomach. Aluxious' pain-filled screams still echoed in her mind. She flinched every time his bone cracked and realigned as he shifted for the first time. First shifts were always painful, but shifting at a tender age of six, he died thrice and came back. His heart had stopped and his screams wrenched her gut. Freya always thought Aluxious was closed off. He never showed his real emotions outward and it took a while for him to warm up to her. Even when they started the relationship it was always her, who initiated the kiss or any intimate action. He proclaimed his love for her only before leaving for Barrmount. She held her stomach and leaned on the nearest tree for support as she looked around as nausea subsided. The missed the recent enhancements. The pack members surrounded their training yard. An elder wearing a red loincloth and an animal fur robe marched in
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They attacked in the darkest hour of the night. A blade sliced through the curtains. The swish sound woke the sleeping beast. Or rather it woke the beast pretending to be asleep. Aluxious caught the blade between his thumb and index finger. The poison burned his skin. He swallowed the pain and sent the blade in the same direction, catching the assassin off guard. Beside him, Reyna stirred. He patted her arm and she relaxed. More assassins poured in as they saw him awake. Swords glinted in the distant moonlight that slipped through the gap between the curtains. The cold wind blew through the now open balcony doors. Aluxious slipped out of the bed. One assassin lunged at him with his sword outstretched. The lycan king dodged the pointy edge and grabbed his arm. He twisted the arm, breaking bones with a crunching sound. The alpha caught the sword before it fell on the floor. He lifted a finger to his lips, silencing the others. He snapped his neck as the
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Chaos. Growls. Murmurs. Aluxious slumped in his throne as the ministers furiously debated the issue. They had rushed to the castle when they learned about his return. They demanded an audience with him, which he had postponed since he expected this long since he mated with their mortal enemy. They had barely kept it to themselves during the feast. “The mark must have stayed and the king might be willing to fight an entire army, but we can never accept her as our queen,” one minister stated. The hall quieted down to listen to him. Many agreed with him while the others still raged. If their reddened faces and fisted hands weren’t enough, the telepathic bond he shared with the pack radiated their fury. The imperial guards surrounded him, ready to take action if someone acted on their anger. “Calm down, gentlemen,” the youngest in the court tried to pacify the others. Aluxious recognized the wise minister as Vanluren. At 23-winters-old, he
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"What's this place?" Reyna asked as they descended the ancient stone stairs. Her head reeled as its never-ending spiral took them several feet under the ground. "This is a secret chamber that belonged to my ancestors. Only the firstborn of the alphas has ever been here." Reyna coughed, waving her hand in front of her face. Dust and cobwebs surrounded the place. She held him for support to avoid the dusty railings. Their feet made no noise as they continued. Darkness shrouded the place in its thick blanket. "This is where my father, his father, and his forefathers kept note of their life. In their time, wars were waged often." Aluxious stopped when she paused to take a breather. "They often didn't meet their offspring and most of the time died in the war. So they used this place to record their memories and pass their teachings to their younger ones." Reyna covered her nose with her flowing sleeves. "Why are we here?" "The answers to our questi
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