Chapter 25 Ashrian was suddenly in the doorway , arms crossed , fangs peeking slightly through his smirk . " Easy there , Alpha . I left you some room . " Daxon snarled , still licking over the mark like he was scaling it into the stars . " Yeah ? Try leaving her scent alone next time . " Ash raised a single brow . " Can't help it if she tastes like destiny . " I groaned , smacking both of them lightly . " Enough . You two can have a dick measuring contest later . I'm starving . " Daxon pulled me closer . " After I finish making sure every vampire and wolf in a hundred mile radius knows she's claimed . " Ashrian chuckled darkly behind me . " We'll see how long that mark stays on top . " Oh Moon Goddess , I sighed internally , this is my life now . And Lyssira ? She was delighted . Ash looked at me with a smirk and said calmly , " So , I need to make a stop at my home and grab a few things . " " No. No way . You can't go alone . " I whimpered . " They're looking for you ! " Ashrian gave me that infuriatingly calm vampire look , all stormy eyes and ancient patience as he adjusted the dark cloak over his shoulders . " I must . There are relics , records , blood seals , things I can't risk falling into Aegis hands . They know I turned . They'll purge my sanctum the second they trace my scent . " " But what if they're already there ? " I stepped forward , gripping the edge of his cloak like that would anchor him here . " What if this is a trap ? " Ash leaned down and kissed my forehead , hands cupping my cheeks like I was made of starlight and glass . " Then I'll make them regret it . " " Fuck , " I whispered , blinking fast . " I just found you . I can't lose you already . " A growl rumbled behind me , low and steady . ' I'll go with him , " Daxon said , arms crossed , eyes blazing with Alpha protectiveness . " He's not going through that portal without backup . " Ash didn't argue . Just nodded once in gratitude , the unspoken agreement between warriors passing in a heartbeat . Daxon turned to me , pulling me against his chest . " We'll be back before sunset , baby , Stay with Aelira . Don't shift , don't leave the castle walls . ' " You make it sound like I'm a fragile porcelain doll , " I muttered into his shirt . He tipped my chin up with a crooked grin . " You're not . But you're mine , Ours . So yeah ... I'm gonna act like a territorial psycho until I know you're safe . " 1/3 12:00 Mon , Sep 22 Chapter 25 64 I should've rolled my eyes . Instead , I kissed him hard and fast before I lost my nerve , then watched like my soul was being ripped in two as the portal flared and swallowed both of them whole . The moment the room stilled , I felt ... hollow . " Come , " Queen Aelira's voice drifted in like moonlight . " Let's eat . You need strength , and distraction . " I followed her into the castle's sunlit dining room where a massive spread had been laid out . Fresh berries , warm bread , spiced meats , roasted veggies drizzled in some kind of honeyed glaze . My stomach growled like it had a demon of its own . " Goddess , this looks incredible , " I breathed , sitting beside her as she handed me a goblet of something fruity and laced with sparkle . " It's enchanted peach wine . Only lightly intoxicating , " she winked , sipping hers like a goddess on vacation . We ate in peace for a few minutes before she broke the silence . " You care deeply for them both already , " she said softly . Not a question . " Yeah , " I sighed . " And it's a mess . I didn't ask for any of this , you know ? The prophecy , the mates , the vampire , the fangs and growls , and the shirtless pissing contests ... It's a lot . " Aelira chuckled . " Sounds like every Luna's courtship story ever . " I laughed with her , feeling the edge of panic ease off just a little . " What do you know about Scotland ? " I asked , nibbling on a honey - dripped fig . She raised a brow . " You mean besides the fact that it rains every five seconds and the witches there are all batshit and powerful as hell ? " " Exactly that . " " Well , ' she leaned in conspiratorially , " You're going to need charm , courage , and some kind of gift . The Crone you're going to see , Morrigan Lairch , is ancient . She doesn't help anyone unless she sees the worth in their soul . " " Cool , cool , " I said dryly . " No pressure . I'll just have to be impressive to a potentially immortal swamp witch . " " You'll do fine , ' Aelira smiled . " She'll sense what I sense . You're more than a hybrid , Elowen . You were made for something bigger than this world . " I blinked , caught between the warm buzz of wine and the weight of her words . " Thanks , ' I said , voice barely above a whisper . " That means more than you know . " " Don't thank me yet , " she said with a sly grin . " You've got more mates out there . And you know I'll be watching how they behave . 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