Taming Her Beastly Mate
Chapter 77

Brian, Bella, and Ryker were back in the West Dragon Kingdom trying to snuff out the traitors. It was hard for Ryker to be away from Raine especially now. Dragon children were precious to their kind. His beast stirred in agitation. Torn between duty and love.

Raine was the one who insisted he go and help Brian. She told him she was safe in Elysium. She was well protected behind the barrier. It was the first time he felt himself wanting to push his duty to the side. But Brian would need his help flushing out the traitors. So reluctantly he left Raine and his unborn child. And he had been anxious every moment since.

After doing some research and talking with the Great Sage they figured out something interesting about Mason. Mason was a relative of the King of the South, Weston. He was the son of one of Weston’s cousins. In fact, according to the Great Sage, the woman had pretended to be Levi’s mistress along with her sister. Weston had punished the two of them and exiled them from his kingdom. They were to live out their lives as rogues not allowed to belong to any kingdom.

Brian had asked if his father knew about Mason, and he did. He didn’t know about the Thunder, which the Great Sage was aware of, but he knew of Mason’s origins. He had said this way he could keep an eye on him.

Mason was a frequent visitor to the West Dragon Kingdom. He presented himself as a traveler. The Thunders had thought he was there to be their eyes and safeguard the kingdom. When in reality, he was there to do harm. He wanted the collapse of the dragon kingdom. So much that he began to work with demons. But was this all based off of his mother’s grudge? Or was there a deeper motivation? On that, they were not sure. But something wasn’t adding up.

Why were the demons targeting the dragons now? Usually, no one challenged the dragons but other dragons. Because no one wanted to incur their wrath. Or was it something else entirely…

“Brian.” Ryker looked over next to him. The two of them were cloaked and hiding waiting to see what members of the Thunder reported to Mason. Brian turned and looked at him with his brows furrowed. “I was just thinking… a lot of this doesn’t make sense. But there is something that does. What if this is all about overthrowing the royals but not about the dragon kingdoms. If a new ruler takes over they could makes the dragons change allegiance. Instead of being loyal to fairies, dragons will be loyal to demons…”

“Mason has royal b***d.” Brian muttered out quietly. “We need to see who the other traitors are and check their bloodlines. With royal lineage they could be paving a way for the throne. You are right.” He nodded his head. “This is about targeting the kings and royals… DAM.N!” He growled shaking his head. “The mating party. We have organized the perfect event for them! All the royals are here.”

“It would be suicide to fight against the royals…” Ryker trailed off as Brian’s eyes knitted together.

“They don’t plan to fight. They don’t want their face shown negatively if they plan to take over. Poison? But it would be obvious if all the royals die…” Brian’s eyes widened. “Unless they don’t plan to kill the royals. What if it has nothing to do with those with royal bloodline taking over. But just controlling those who are in power? They are mass producing the nembrant glass.” He looked at Ryker with his eyes filled with dread. “They could be planning to put the glass in each of the royals eyes.”

“If they can control the royals, they will control the kingdoms… and their loyalties.” Ryker clenched his teeth together and shook his head. “But how? How would they get the glass in each of their eyes?”

“How do we know they haven’t already started? Some of them could be under their control right now… And they are in Elysium! Sh.it. We’ve got to go back.” Brian shook his head. “What if they go after Gramps?”

“What about the mirror the Great Sage was talking about?” Ryker watched as Brian nodded his head.

“Right, let’s get it and see Gramps. I need to check Bella too.” Brian breathed out between clenched teeth as him and Ryker marched back towards the castle. They needed to hurry. If one of the royals did have the glass in their eye… Elysium could be in a lot of trouble. There was no time to lose. And time was not on their side.

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Micah’s claw came swiping down at Levi who managed to roll out of the way just in time. His claw dug into the floor leaving deep trenches in the ground below. Micah roared as his dark eyes lifted up to Levi who was now standing again.

“Damn.it Levi. You have to do something.” Aken pleaded as he shook the bars. If it continued like this the outcome was obvious. Levi’s body was dripping with b***d. His chest was heaving up and down. A drop of b***d trickled from his mouth. There was no way Levi could keep this up for long. He had to go on the offensive or he wasn’t going to make it.

“You’re right Aken.” Levi said as he gritted his teeth. The words were barely understandable as they came out of his mouth. Levi was already at his limit. Micah’s claws were too fast in his current state. He knew he had to do something, anything but he couldn’t. He couldn’t bring himself to hurt Micah, not even to save his own life.

“Micah…” Levi’s voice came out in a hoarse rasp. “You are going to be okay son. You are stronger than this. You aren’t lost. You are hiding. It is time to come out and take charge.” Micah’s lips curled up as a menacing snarl escaped from his throat.

Micah charged at him again and this time Levi grabbed onto his hands. He held him by his arms struggling to keep him from closing the distance. Levi stared into Micah’s eyes, and he smiled. “You are strong. Strong enough to protect Alexis. She needs you. Erebus is still after her.” He grunted as his arms began to tremble. “Micah she is all alone, and an army is marching towards her. Are you not going to go to her?”

“Yes!” Micah roared as he shook his head. “I want to go to her. I want to kill Erebus!”

Levi smiled as Micah’s eyes flickered in their color but still remained black. His grip on his arms tightened as his body trembled. “That’s it.” Levi whispered. “Come on just a bit more.” His breathing slowed as he strained to keep Micah from attacking him. His back arched as sweat poured from his brow. He kept talking to Micah as he struggled to hold him back.

“Levi! Shit…” Aken continued to assault the door with more ferocity. The enchantment would eventually buckle but he needed it to now. Not eventually. If only he could destroy the stone in the room.

But Levi’s arms couldn’t hold Micah back any longer. His arms buckled and Micah’s claws dug into him. Levi wrapped his arms around Micah’s body hugging him closely. “It’s alright my son. It’s alright. Just come back. Come back and save Alexis.”

Micah snarled and thrashed his body around, trying to free himself. The two of them were entwined in a close embrace. “Come back to me Micah.” Levi whispered in his ear. “I need you too.” His hands loosened around Micah’s body and his body slumped forward. “I need you to come back.” Levi’s body shook from the pain. B***d spilled from his lips as he tried to speak. He had pushed his healing to the limits.

Suddenly a bright blue light illuminated the room. Aken had to shield his eyes from the blinding light. Was this Levi’s end? No. No. No. Levi couldn’t die. He had to live. Alexis would be losing both of her parents.

Aken smashed against the enchanted bars again and again. He couldn’t take it. This was just too cruel. It all happened right in front of him, and he couldn’t do a thing. He lifted his head and watched helplessly as a bright light was about to go out…

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Erebus smirked as he looked down at Alexis. Her weakness was her family, and it was something he was able to use against her again.

“Let me go!” Raine grunted as she tried to twist free.

“I’ll be waiting outside of the barrier. If you want her, you better hurry…” Erebus flashed away with a low chuckle.

Alexis squeezed her hands into a fist and began to storm towards the barrier.

“Alexis, wait!” Rhea grabbed onto her daughter’s arm.

Alexis turned and looked at her mother’s worried eyes and smiled. “You would do the same thing in my shoes.” She watched her mother’s eyes watering up. “We can’t fight Erebus if he has Raine. We can’t risk something happening to her…”

“What about something happening to you?” Rhea choked out as tears streamed down.

Alexis looked around at Elysium. “What is one life in exchange for everyone else’s? “

“I can help you fight against him.” Jade the dragon Queen of the South said as she walked up to them.

Alexis smiled in appreciation. “We can’t fight him if he has Raine. The only thing we can do now is make a deal.” She turned and looked at her mother and grandmother. “Stay inside of the barrier. I am going to take care of everything.” She smiled as she searched their worried faces. “This is my role to play here.” She stepped into her mother and hugged her tightly. “Don’t ask me not to go. Not when you would have done the same thing.” She whispered into her mother’s ears.

Rhea let the tears stream down her face. Of all times for Lee not the be there. They needed Lee and Aken now. Alexis was about to go to a tyrant all on her own. This wasn’t right. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. She tried to connect with Lee again but nothing. Instead, a feeling of dread began to fill her insides. Her fingers began to tingle and feel weak. Was something happening to Lee?

Rhea squeezed Alexis tighter. “What are you going to do?” She breathed out looking at her daughter’s face.

“I’m going to make a deal with the devil.” Alexis said as she pulled back and smiled. She stepped back and looked at her mother’s sad face, “Don’t be scared. I don’t plan on dying today…I will be back. I promise.” She hugged her mother and grandmother before she turned to walk away. “Nita stay here. Don’t follow me.” She called out noticing the woman’s footsteps behind her.

“Be careful…” Was all Rhea could manage as her shoulders trembled. She felt her legs getting weak as she stared at her daughter walking towards the barrier. She had never felt this much pain before. It was as if her heart was being torn in two. Her vision began to blur in and out. She suddenly didn’t have the energy to stand anymore and Titus caught her in his arms.

“Rhea!” Titus gripped her tightly.

“Shh… don’t let Alexis know—” Rhea gasped out as shadows began to crowd over her. Her world becoming dark. “Don’t let her see.” She muttered before everything faded to black.

“Rhea!” Titus screamed out in horror as he held her limp body. He tried to shake her awake, but she didn’t respond.

Lilly grabbed onto Rhea’s hand as she tried to feel her energy. It was fluctuating wildly. Going in and out. As if its connection was being siphoned or strangled.

“Get her inside…” Lilly whispered out as her eyes watered up. This didn’t look good. She turned her head to look to where Alexis had disappeared through the barrier. “Gods… please protect my family.”