Taming Her Beastly Mate
Chapter 51

Alexis glanced up from the rock hard chest she was being held against tightly. Aken was holding her as his lethal glare was directed towards Erebus. She felt her heart flutter in her chest as she stared at his face. He had protected her…

“My love, are you alright?” Aken asked keeping his eyes fixated on Erebus.

Alexis nodded her head and bit her inner l*p. She was so confused. Her body was battling against her. There was a warmth and love in his voice. Nothing was making sense. But doubt was now swimming through her mind. She wasn’t oblivious to Erebus’ words. She understood he had done something to her. So, who was she really? At first, she thought she came to this great epiphany about choosing to be a dark fairy. But now… now nothing was making sense. She couldn’t deny the strange tingles that now crept up her body and how relieved she now felt that Aken is near.

Erebus clenched his teeth together angrily. “How is this possible?! How in the hell are you still here?! I killed the fairy king!”

“You always act before you think, moron. You captured Lucy because you thought she was my mate. And you killed the previous king and queen of the fairies. Now by doing so you strengthened the barrier. Let’s see here. You pissed off Rogio, Lycaon, Leviathan, me, and oh now we are adding Endymion to the list. You just killed his fairy royals…” Aken smirked as he watched Erebus’ eye twitching. “You know it is just a matter of time now. The council will be after you. I wonder what they would do with you. Eh, we won’t replace out because I’m going to kill you.”

Aken narrowed his eyes on Erebus. “How dare you f*****g touch, my mate!” His deep voice cut through the air and echoed off the valley walls. “You went after my mate – My mate! You knew exactly who I am, and you did it anyway. You have a death wish. Did you actually think your plan would work and I would be cursed back to the ocean? Did you think you could get away with this? You are a COWARD!” Aken paused for a moment and shook his head. “You already know you are as good as dead with the deities. This is why you are switching sides. You want the demon king’s protection…” He furrowed his brows as he tried to rationalize Erebus’ thoughts. His plan was deeper than this. There was something he was after. Something that he wanted so bad that he was willing to turn the gods against him.

Erebus was a coward. If he was willing to turn the gods against him, he had others backing him. Was it just the demons? Or were there other deities on his side? Aken didn’t know why he didn’t think about it before. Erebus was not acting on his own. Something bigger was being planned. And more than likely, Erebus was their pawn to help get it done. There was no way he was the mastermind. But who? And what? He had a feeling it was all leading to the strange nembrant glass. But for what purpose?

Erebus was fuming as he watched Aken’s hand around Alexis. He had decided it would be her who he kept by his side. Aken was supposed to be cursed back to sea. Da.mnit, he messed up. He still wasn’t full strength yet after what Alexis had done to him last time. And even if he was, Aken was not a deity he wanted to fight against. But Aken wasn’t here alone. Right beside him was his weakness…

“Lex,” Aken kept his gaze on Erebus knowing full well he would look for an opportunity to flee. “Get out of here. Go someplace safe. I’ll replace you when it is all over… I’ll always replace you.”

Alexis stared up at him. She had a mixture of emotions that were flooding her system. And correcting what he called her wasn’t a priority anymore. For some strange reason she felt… worried. “You are going to fight him by yourself?” She asked and watched a wry grin spread over his lips.

“You wouldn’t be worried about me now, would you? Not the bad.a*s, Xi?” Aken grin widely as his fingers caressed her skin. He felt her begin to pull away but he pulled her against him. “Lex… I mean it. Get out of here. As far away as possible. I love you.”

Alexis felt him vanish from her side before she could say anything. Instantly she missed his warmth as she looked for him frantically. And a second later two colossal forces were colliding together. They were racing through the sky as their attacks made thunderclap through the air.

Alexis grabbed onto her chest as she watched from the ground. She didn’t know why but she couldn’t leave. She couldn’t do anything. She was frozen as her inner battle raged. She felt a shiver run down her spine as her heart raced. She found herself worrying for Aken more and more.

The two powerful energies of the deities collided. As the explosion subsided Aken moved in. He dashed in front of Erebus. And thrust an energy ball right at him. His energy smashed against Erebus’ darkness. An electrifying explosion sent wind racing away from the two gods. Dark smoke stung at the two men’s eyes as their back and forth continued.

The two powerful energies of the deities collided. As the explosion subsided Aken moved in. He dashed in front of Erebus. And thrust an energy ball right at him. His energy smashed against Erebus’ darkness. An electrifying explosion sent wind racing away from the two gods. Dark smoke stung at the two men’s eyes as their back and forth continued.

Aken was unrelenting, not holding back his punches. He just needed an opening. He flashed through the sky and randomly unleashed balls of fury at Erebus. Aken didn’t hesitate. Flash. CRA.CK. Flash. BOOM. Then through the smoke, he found his opening. He sprinted through the sky colliding with Erebus. He swung his fist connecting it with Erebus’s chin. At the same time, he grabbed onto Erebus so he couldn’t go anywhere.

Aken finally had him and wasn’t about to let go. He unleashed a frenzy of furious attacks on Erebus. He was going to be sure that he never touched Alexis again. He shot a colorful blast of energy into the deity. Erebus moved his hand and shot a black surge under Aken’s arms. It moved towards its target like a black shooting star. Aken watched as the streak hurled towards Alexis. Damn. He released Erebus and teleported just in time to block the attack with his body. There wasn’t time to defend himself. He could only use his body to shield Alexis. A cloud of smoke erupted into the sky as the energy lashed into Aken’s back.

Aken winced as he held onto Alexis protectively. A small g***n escaped from his lips as the assault ended. He turned his head to see Erebus was long gone. He used to opportunity to flee. Even though he landed a powerful attack against Aken he still fled in fear.

Alexis felt Aken’s body slump against hers and her body trembled. “What have you done?! Why did you do that?” Tears crept to the corner of her eyes as she reached up to help support him. Her chest was tight. Tears were streaming. Her heart was hurting. And that is when something exploded inside of her. Her warm light swirled around her snuffing out the dark.

Alexis’ white light swirled around her rapidly encompassing her body. The darkness faded from her eyes and the fog was lifted. Her memories flooded back inside of her, and her beasts were no longer blocked from her. She felt like something shattered in her mind as her light combusted inside of her taking back control.

And then everything was clear—she knew who she was. She was not Xi… she was Alexis. She wrapped her arms around Aken as her fingers began shaking uncontrollably. He had saved her. And she had hurt him. She hurt Micah. Her breath was ragged as she remembered everything that had happened.

“Are you alright?” Aken asked and leaned up to look down at her.

“Am I alright?! Are you alright?” Alexis cried out hysterically with tears streaming down her face.

“Lex.” Aken sighed out relieved as he looked at her face. Her blue watery eyes were sparkling up at him. “My Lex.” He reached his hand up and cupped her cheek. “You found your way back to me.” He felt the inner tension inside finally subside. His beautiful mate was finally back to herself.

“I’m so sorry.” Alexis closed her eyes as the streams continued to fall. “Where is Micah? Is Micah alright? What about you?”

“Micah is fine. I took him to Elysium. Hey… shh… we are fine. My Lex,” Aken straightened up and held her face in his hands. “Gods, Lex.” He whispered out and pressed his lips into hers. She responded to him instantly and he held her head captive. He greedily thrust his tongue into her mouth as their lips moved together.

Sweet welcoming tingles erupted over Alexis’ body as she m****d into his mouth. Her hands reached up to grasp onto his chest. It felt like she hasn’t tasted him in years, and she was craving the comfort his k**s was bringing her. His scent blanketed her wrapping her in a cocoon. She needed this moment. Even though her inner struggle was beginning to brew again.

Suddenly Aken pushed away and stared at her. “Am I not your heart’s desire right now? What about the nembrant glass?”

Alexis didn’t feel the glass anymore. It was like the moment her light came free the glass vanished from her.

The glass is gone, Alexis. You were able to expel it on your own with your fairy magic. Welcome back. Yuki’s voice was calm and soothing. It was refreshing to hear her voice.

“The glass is gone. Yuki said I expelled it on my own.” Alexis looked down at the ground. She had attacked her mother. She hurt Micah and Aken. She felt like she didn’t deserve to even look at them right now let alone receive Aken’s comfort. She stepped away from Aken as she turned her head away from him.

“Thank you for blocking Erebus’ attack and for saving me. Are you hurt badly?” Alexis’ voice was quiet as she closed her eyes. The leaves rustled in the warm salty breeze that swirled around them. She felt his heat come up from behind her. His chest leaned into her back as his arms snaked around her front. His head leaned down into her neck and his tongue flicked over her skin. She inhaled sharply as his tongue slowly trailed up her neck and to her ear.

“I’m fine. I heal quickly, my love.” Aken nibbled on her sensitive skin and tugged on her ear lobe with his teeth. “I want to give you, my mark.”

“Aken, my family—”

“They are all safe in Elysium. And Rogio is guarding the Vampire kingdom and Lycaon is protecting the werewolves. But it’s time I protect you. And give you the gift of my summon. Then I can come to you instantly. I want to complete our bond and join our souls together. I want to make you mine forever Alexis.” Aken crooned to her as he peppered her neck with feather light k****s.

Alexis closed her eyes and bit her inner bottom l*p. As good as that all sounded… mentally she just wasn’t ready. She was trying to come to terms with what had just happened. And the loss of her great grandparents. But there was something else that was killing her right now. And that was Micah. She needed to see him. She hurt him and he was only trying to stay by her side. She couldn’t begin to relax until she at least saw him. She needed to tell him she was sorry.

“Aken. It’s not that I don’t want to. I do. It’s just… everything is a mess up here. I need to see Micah. I need to tell him how sorry I am. And—”

“My love. Let’s go see Micah. I’m here to heal all your wounds. Whatever you need I’ll do it. And whenever you are ready… I am here.” Aken spun her around keeping her captive in his arms. He leaned his head down and kissed her forehead. “I know your family will be relieved to see you. And I think you will feel better once you see all of them… and I do mean all of them.” Aken chuckled.

“Thank you.”

“You don’t need to thank me. Just stay by my side and let me love you. That’s all I want.”

“I’m sorry Erebus got away because of me.” Alexis looked up at him apologetically as his fingers sifted through her hair. She watched a warm smile spread over his face as his eyes glowed with love for her.

“Don’t worry about it. He can no longer keep us apart. And we will get him eventually.” Aken leaned his head into Alexis’ forehead. “I can see the pain in your eyes. My love, it’s okay. Don’t blame yourself. Blame Erebus.” He wrapped his arms around her tightly. He needed to hold her. Now that it was all over the panic over what had happened was sinking it. Gods… he could never lose her. He needed her.

Alexis closed her eyes and sighed. It felt so good to be in his arms. Too good. She felt like she didn’t deserve this type of contentment. As much as she wanted Aken to claim her and put his mark on her she couldn’t right now. Maybe she would feel better after seeing her family. But right now… she was hurting. Xi wasn’t there for long but she wounded Alexis. She tainted her and made her hurt the people she loves.

Aken could feel her conflicting pain. Yes… he could feel it. It wasn’t strong but it was trickling into him. He wanted to wipe it all away. It wasn’t her fault. She wasn’t in her right mind. She needed to see her family. She needed to see that they didn’t blame her either. He brushed his lips over her forehead once more and straightened up.

“Okay, let’s go to Elysium.”