Taming Her Beastly Mate
Chapter 69

Aken and Alexis appeared in the most center room of the castle in Elysium. Her whole family was already there including her parents. There was a lot to discuss but first she needed to put Raine’s mind at ease.

Alexis looked at her cousin who was looking at her with wide worried eyes. “We found Ryker and he is okay. He had his memories back now and everything is okay with him. I think it is more appropriate for him to talk to you about it but just know he is fine. Right now, he is investigating a pool of power he had discovered back before he lost his memories. The others are with him.” She turned and looked at Lucy and Derek as she said this. Letting them know where Jasper was.

Raine leaned back in her seat and bowed her face into her hands. “Thank the gods. I’m going to kill him.” She whimpered as her mother comforted her.

Cody sighed with relief as he knelt next to Kelsie and their daughter. He placed his hand on his daughter’s head and looked up at his mate. They were both so worried that Ryker wouldn’t return to Raine. They were afraid that his new memories had taken him away from her. Whether it was to protect her or to pursue his old life. One problem was solved… but now there was more they had to deal with. He glanced over at Alexis as she continued to speak.

“Ryker mentioned that before he lost his memory, he had information that the demons were working on creating a puppet army with the nembrant glass. And this pool of energy is being used to summon some sort of powerful creatures. In my vision…” Alexis looked at her mother, grandmother, and Lucy. They had all seen variations of this vision. “There were powerful creatures fighting. Monsters I had never seen before.”

“I wonder if there is a way to prevent this future…” Wyatt mumbled out quietly with his brows furrowed.

Rhea looked up at Lee but the two kept quiet. They had already decided that what they were told about Micah they would never mention. It wasn’t an option and they never wanted him to replace out about it. Instead, they should focus on the things that they could do.

We will wait for Micah before we tell his news. Levi mind linked to Rhea.

Yes, I think it is fair that he should hear about himself first. Rhea mentally linked back to him. This was about Micah, and it didn’t seem right for the whole family to know about him before he himself did.

“How will we know if this is the future we still need to stop or if this future has been changed?” Freya asked looking at everyone.

“We never know. That is the problem with time. But there is one thing we can count on. No matter what the outcome is we will do our best to meet it head on!” Tyler smiled at everyone. He knew there was no way to look into the future to make sure everything would be okay for certain. But he also knew that no matter what, they could only do the best they could.

Lilly looked at everyone and smiled. “Our family has sacrificed so much. We have fought hard. Sometimes it is also best to know when to step back. We can create a safe place for our family. A new home to raise our children in safety.”

“You’re talking about sealing Elysium if that future comes…” Lucy watched her grandmother nodding her head. “But if you seal it that will mean forever, right? It is forming a parallel world away from this one.”

A strange smile rested on Lilly’s lips. “Forever is a long time. What might mean forever now might not mean forever then. Or even in a few years from now…” She felt Tyler’s arm slide around her waist as he held her close. While some futures would come to pass there was also another light. She was able to see more of the future and the possibilities. They had come to her in dreams that she was certain her mother was sending her. These dreams gave her hope.

“This fight isn’t just about us. Sealing Elysium isn’t just about protecting our family. It is about creating a safe place for magical creatures. They will all need our protection.” Rhea listened as Wyatt snorted and she turned to look at him shaking his head.

“If we stay and fight we can protect the world that way too.” Wyatt frowned. He didn’t like the idea of running away.

“At what price?” Lilly asked quietly. “The price of your lineage? You could lose them all. Your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. All the way down the line. Would you risk losing them all? Wyatt… it is our job to protect magic. This must be our number one priority. If you are worried about the packs, we will take them in too. Some will choose to stay but anyone seeking refuge will be welcome. All shifters and creatures of magic will have a chance for refuge.”

“How?” Kelsie asked in confusion. She thought when Elysium was sealed it was only for fairies.

“Just how this isn’t the same fairy kingdom when my mother was queen. A fairy queen is now also part werewolf.” Lilly looked up at Lucy and Alexis. “A mixture of vampire, witch, dragon, wolf, and deity. Elysium has evolved with its royalty. It isn’t just a home for fairies anymore.”

“But some will have to stay behind. Some need to stay back and fight. Even if it is just a small chance…” Justice whispered out.

“And that will be every person’s choice when the time comes.” Lilly cleared her throat. “But let’s not dwell on this.”

“Right, we have another threat we need to concentrate on now.” Alexis watched as they all looked up at her. “A cloaked army is moving towards Elysium. We were informed that there is an army of the Unblessed cloaked there.”

Tristan snorted. “Idiots. What do they think they can accomplish by marching on Elysium? The guardians alone can handle them.”

“We don’t know the purpose or what else is cloaked. But if Erebus is behind this… We need to think about what he is trying to do. Is this a diversion for something else? Or is he trying to draw the family outside of Elysium? The id.iot doesn’t think things through. I wonder if he even realizes Levi and I will be here…” Aken rubbed the creases on his forehead.

“Tristan, have the defenses ready. Let the guardian at the barrier know to be on alert.” Tyler looked over at Aken. “How much time do we have?” (Remember there is also a guardian that guards the barrier of Elysium. This is in Dr. Luna.)

“Two to three days.” Aken watched as Tyler nodded his head.

“Then we can’t afford to waste a single second. We need to make sure that our home is strengthened. I want the defenses to be ready by the time the army reaches the border.” Tyler said looking up at Tristan. “We have a lot of work to do.”

“I’ll send word to the centaurs,” Jason said as he stood up. “I’d rather we be over-prepared than under-prepared.”

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Preparations were being made and they were erring on the side of caution. They weren’t sure what they were up against, but they wanted to be prepared. The sun had disappeared from the trees and there was only a faint blue hue left. That was when two large dragons descended from the skies.

“They’re back,” Alexis said but her brows furrowed as she noticed Micah wasn’t with them. However, she realized Ryker wasn’t either so he must be with him. Still her heart rate started to pick up as an anxious feeling washed over her. Jasper and Terra jumped off Bella and Brian’s back before they shifted back to their human selves. She walked up to them with Aken by her side.

“Where is Ryker?!” Raine asked looking around frantically.

“I’m going to meet him soon. He needed to relay a message to a group of dragons.” Brian looked up at Aken and Levi. “We found the pool of power. It…”

“It’s like nothing I have ever seen or felt,” Jasper whispered out looking up at Derek. “You should have felt the dread coming off of it.”

“And it is huge. It takes up a massive area of a swamp.” Brian added noticing the concern in both Levi and Aken’s eyes.

“Wait… so where is Micah?” Alexis asked as her chest tightened and her heart raced.

“He stayed behind to see if he could see who was feeding the swamp. We told him we would bring Levi back to check it out.” Brian watched Alexis look up at Aken. They seemed to be having a mental conversation from the look in their eyes.

Alexis no!

I’m going. Micah is there!

You stay here. I’ll go.

Aken, I’m going, and no one is telling me differently. I am not a child. I am not weak. I am a powerful demi-god and my mate is a deity. Plus I am my own person and can make this decision on my own.

Then don’t decide like a child. You have a responsibility to stay safe.

I have a responsibility to Micah!

The two quietly faced off as their emotions and thoughts poured through to each other. His worry for her safety and hers for Micah. Her determination and strength swarmed in Aken’s head. And Aken felt his resolve crumble from her.

Aken growled lowly still unhappy over the situation. He turned to look at Brian. “We are coming too.”

“No,” Levi said simply.

“It doesn’t work like that anymore dad – you can’t keep me locked up and a prisoner here.”

“You can become one real quick.” Levi growled as his dark eyes flashed up at Aken.

“Pick your battles, right? Alexis has made up her mind. This isn’t one I’m willing to challenge her over. I can teleport her away instantly if I have to.” Aken turned and looked at Alexis. “And I will. Regardless of who is fighting. I will leave them to protect you. You are sure you are coming?”

Alexis snorted and walked a few steps away. She shifted into her dragon and roared into the air. She was going to Micah. There was a nauseating feeling swirling in her stomach and her chest was feeling uncomfortable. Micah was probably fine. She was just worried about him. She would feel better once she saw him…

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The four dragons landed near the swamp. Levi’s colossal dragon made the earth tremble as he landed. Aken hopped off of Alexis’ back and she shifted back to her human self. Aken instantly took her hand. He was going to keep her within arms reach at all times.

Brian and Bella led them through the forest and down the ravine. Aken would have teleported there instantly if he only knew where the location was. Instead, he had to fly here on Alexis’ back.

Aken looked up as they came to the swampy area. The dark energy swirled around menacingly. He looked over at Levi whose lips curled up in disgust. The foul power in front of them was overwhelming. Even as deities they had rarely seen something like this. This was the type of power you would replace in the demon’s lair. Not here.

“Where is Micah?” Alexis asked looking around. Her breathing was heavy as her heart raced. She felt her fingers trembling and she couldn’t shake the suffocating feeling constricting her lungs.

“Micah!” Brian called out looking around. “This is where we left him.”

“Micah!” Alexis felt hot tears stream down her face as her lung squeezed tightly. A pain in her chest sizzled through her. Her palms began to sweat as she whipped her head around frantically.

“Easy Lex.” Aken wrapped her in his arms. Her distress was getting out of control now. She was getting desperate. “Shh. Shh. Shh.” He glanced up at Levi who was looking around the edges of the swamp. Everyone was scanning for signs of Micah.

“These tracks are fresh,” Levi whispered out as Brian knelt next to him.

“Those weren’t here before.” Brian frowned and looked around. There was no sign of Micah anywhere. The only lead they had was on the tracks in front of them. He looked up at Levi and mentally connected with him.

She can’t come with us now. She is too emotional. Brian watched as Levi nodded his head.

The only way I can keep her from this is if I seal her temporarily. She will put up a fight. And I don’t think Aken will allow for that… Levi frowned as he looked up at his daughter. Aken had his arms wrapped around her. She wasn’t crying but her hands were trembling. Suddenly, she stepped away from Aken and looked around. Her face was taunt, and her lips were pursed into a thin line.

“If someone has hurt him… I will make them suffer whatever pain tenfold.” Alexis took a couple of steps towards her father with Aken at her side. She could feel his concern for her, but she quickly blocked him out. She put up a mental wall pushing them all out. There was only one thing on her mind right now. Micah.

“Lex, you should go back to your mother and help Elysium prepare.” Levi turned to face his daughter as her eyes looked up at him sharply.

“You can do that. You go back to Elysium. I’m going after Micah.” Alexis squeezed her fingers in a tight ball as the wind began to swirl angrily. “Whoever has taken him… is going to pay.”