Taming Her Beastly Mate
Chapter 75

Lilly walked down the hall slowly. Alexis and Rhea were still talking in the room about Micah. She sighed as she tucked her hair behind her ear. The future could go either way from here.

“Toots!”

Lilly turned her head to see Tyler’s cousin Avery coming up beside her. She took her arm in her hand and they continued walking down the hall. Avery was the first female friend Lilly had made and they have remained close ever since.

“Tyler, Tristan, Kade, Cedric, and Caleb are acting like children again. They are out there bumping chest with your kids and grandsons.” Avery eyed her closely. “What’s wrong?”

“Sometimes it is hard having to do the right thing.” Lilly gave Avery a sad smile.

“I told you. You are too sweet to be the rough one. Make Tyler do it… what was it?” Avery watched her as they stepped outside into the garden.

Lilly shook her head and shrugged. “It’s nothing.” She looked up at Tristan and Cody arm wrestling. The men were all surrounding them cheering them on.

“I’m next!” Caleb cheered as he eyed the match.

Tyler suddenly lifted his head and looked around. His gaze met with Lilly’s, and he swiftly walked in her direction. He could feel her pain first before he knew her thoughts. He could see the hurt in her eyes. He walked up to her and pulled her into his arms kissing the top of her head. He rubbed her back in soft circles as he tried to comfort her.

“I’ll go and see what Rosa and Merida are up to,” Avery whispered as she left to give the two of them some privacy.

Tyler kept Lilly tucked under his arm as he walked with her away from everyone. “You aren’t doing anything wrong. You are doing what you must. Alexis must have a level of protection.”

Lilly leaned into his side and nodded her head as Tyler sighed knowing her thoughts.

“This isn’t about Micah. This doesn’t mean you don’t care. We both know what is at stake. You are still getting the premonitions about Erebus… Lilly.” Tyler spun her around in his arms and tilted her chin up to him. He smiled as he looked into her eyes. Times like this words weren’t necessary. It was much better since they were connected through their souls. He rested both of his hands behind her back and pressed her closer.

“You couldn’t have been soft about this one Lills. Alexis is the fairy princess and must be protected. We just have to hope they can get him back.”

“Last night… the premonition I had about Micah. And of the future… our hope…”

“Lilly.” Tyler squeezed her body against his and buried his nose in her hair. “We already know our role in all of this. We will protect our family the best we can. And we will provide a sanctuary for magic. That is our fight. Right now, we have to concentrate on the present. You know that is why you had the premonition last night. They are going to replace him, and we will be ready. Together. No matter the outcome…” Tyler held her head against his chest. He could feel her fear and anxiety. But he also felt her love, loyalty, and courage.

“I love you, Tyler.”

“I love you, forever Lills. Even death won’t stop my love for you.”

“Of course, we won’t ever really die. When our time comes, we will become part of the living barrier. So that we can protect our family forever.” Lilly nodded her head and sighed. There were things she could control and things she couldn’t. Sometimes she felt like she needed to fix everything. But it was impossible. Tyler was right. The only thing they could do right now was be ready… for whatever outcome.

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Erebus watched as the black eyes of the dark titan glared at him. His fangs were bared and low menacing growls ripped through his throat. He could feel the power surging from the beast, and he didn’t like it. While he was strong, he didn’t see how he could be on equal strength with Aken.

“Perhaps he could destroy Leviathan. But Kraken? And then both of them together?” Erebus shook his head. “Impossible.”

Meryl’s lips curled upwards. “Both at the same time wouldn’t be a fair fight now would it…”

Erebus stared at her blankly. “They are arriving together. Do you plan to fight one of them?” He arched a brow at this in amusement.

“I don’t have to. All I have to do is make sure one of them is trapped with him at a time.” Meryl watched as confusion washed over Erebus’s face. Idi.ot.

“Will you just take a good look at the room? And pay attention to the top of the room.” Meryl clicked her tongue in annoyance. It was painful to explain everything to him step by step.

Erebus tilted his head to the side and peered up through the bars. It was a sealing stone. Something that was created by the gods in order to hold a deity prisoner. He swore softly under his breath and then turned to glare at Meryl. “How the hell did you get that?”

“Doesn’t matter. I have it.” Meryl grinned as her white eyes glimmered in the dark. “I plan to allow only one deity to pass through before it locks. Then let the deathmatch begin.”

“You better trap Leviathan first. Because I know that the Kraken will be able to kill him. He is a terrifying deity.” Erebus looked up as Meryl eyed him quietly. “His skills are unmatched. I’ve seen the part of him that he keeps locked away…” His voice grew quiet as he thought back on his memories. “I have never seen anyone that could be his equal—” He listened as Meryl’s cackling interrupted him.

“I can’t believe it. You like him!” Meryl screeched in a raspy voice. “I have been wondering what it was… why you are so angry. What your problem was with him… It’s because you like him! And he was never interested in you. Oh, that is so so so sad. It’s hilarious.”

“You don’t know what you are talking about,” Erebus growled though a light red glow spread over his cheeks.

“You want to hurt him… you want him dead or cursed because you can’t have him. Oh, it’s hysterical. You are much sicker than I took you for.” Meryl cackled until Erebus’ hand wrapped around her neck.

“Shut. Your. Mouth.” Erebus growled out slowly annunciating his words as he squeezed his fingers around her throat. “You would already be dead if you weren’t useful. But remember—no one is indispensable.” He said releasing his hold on her.

Meryl let out an airy raspy laugh. “That is why you want the demigod. Because of the connection there. It is like having a piece of the Kraken.” She snorted not caring about the deity’s anger.

Erebus glared at her angrily. He was on the verge of snapping and killing her right there. But then her head tilted to the side and she smirked.

“You better disappear and quick. We are going to have company. Very soon.” Meryl could see Erebus’s eyes widen and then he instantly vanished. A shadow serpent disappeared, and Meryl nodded her head. It was time to get out of there.

A dark smoke surrounded Meryl as she vanished. She was now watching the room through a seeing crystal. She slowly flicked her wrist as she focused on the sealing stone. “This is going to be so much fun watching them battle. Who do we want to win? Do we even care?” She laughed to herself and then began to murmur and chant. The sealing stone began to glow brighter and brighter. “It is time for the show to begin.” The stone would allow one deity to enter before it closed off. It would seal one inside and one outside. But which one would get in? Who would be stuck with the dark titan?

Meryl watched as a flash entered inside of the arena. Her lips curled up as her white eyes flashed. Of course this was only one of the stages. She motioned to the shadow snake. “Let them know it is time.” She watched as the creature disappeared in the shadows as she activated another seeing crystal. “Let the fun begin…”

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Aken looked around in confusion. Something had pushed him back bouncing him away from trying to enter. He looked up through the bars and saw Levi and Micah standing off. But something was wrong. Micah was snarling and he had a predatory gaze on Levi. Aken tried to enter but was again met with resistance. Sh.it. This was a setup. He looked up at Levi worriedly. Leviathan was more of a finesse deity. Not brute strength. His eyes widened as he watched Micah lunge for Levi.

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Levi’s eyes instantly landed onto Micah, but he could see the darkness in his eyes. It traveled through his veins. “Micah… It’s Levi.” He tried to talk to him, but he only snarled loudly at him. His fangs were protruding, and his arms were bulging angrily.

“Micah… It’s okay son. We are here for you. Alexis is waiting for you. Remember Alexis? She needs you, Micah. You have to come back for her.”

Micah dove towards Levi who managed to teleport just behind him. He tried to think of what he was going to do. How could he reach Micah?

“Defend yourself!” Aken yelled through the bars.

“I can’t hurt him.” Levi shook his head as Micah turned to face him. He had told himself he would do what was necessary when the time came. But who was he fooling? He couldn’t. He would rather die than kill his son. But if he died… Rhea died.

Micah lunged towards Levi again. He could see the rage in his eyes… Micah was blinded by it. It was as if he was completely feral.

“Micah! I know you are in there! You have to fight this!” Tears gathered in Levi’s eyes as he stared at the boy he watched grow up. The boy who refused to have parents … but got them anyways. And staring at him right now Levi realized how much of Micah was in his heart.

“Leviathan! Now is not the time to play the pacifist. Defend yourself!” Aken ordered through clenched teeth. He wasn’t saying to kill Micah but at least subdue him. He couldn’t just keep evading him.

“I won’t hurt him,” Levi whispered as he stared into Micah’s black eyes. “I can’t hurt you. I love you, Micah…” He whispered as he watched his son’s eyes flash viciously. He was growling and his fangs were shining in the light as his black eyes narrowed on him.

“You have to! Or we may never see the real Micah again.” Aken growled at Levi. The da.mn goldfish. He couldn’t just continue to swim around Micah. He had to subdue him. Aken looked around the room and noticed the sealing stone at the top. There… he had to break that da.mn seal.

Micah charged towards Levi but swiftly turned anticipating him to teleport. He swiped his hand with his elongated claws sinking into Levi. B***d splattered onto the floor as Levi jumped back grabbing onto his arm. He felt the b***d pooling between his fingers as he panted. This was not at all like fighting a werebear. The power of the titan was flowing out of him. And with it a dangerous attack that wasn’t allowing Levi to heal.

“Levi!” Aken growled and grabbed onto the enchanted bars shaking them. His brows were furrowed as he watched Levi stare at Micah. This is ridiculous. He was breaking through. Some stupid enchantment wasn’t going to keep the Kraken out. He began slamming against the door repeatedly. He had to bring them both back. He couldn’t see Alexis in that type of pain. Somehow… he had to fix all of this.

“I can’t lose you.” Levi’s lips were shaking as he stared at Micah. “Micah… please. PLEASE!” He pleaded in a hoarse voice as tears streamed down his face.

Micah sprang forward, his teeth ripped into Levi’s shoulder as b***d poured from the wound. The pained grunts from Levi filled the air as he fell to the floor.

“LEVI!” Aken yelled in panic as he watched Micah leaning over Levi. His claw was raised as he prepared to attack again.