Bright light , that’s all I could see .
I couldn’t hear or feel anything … I opened my eyes and looking around , there was nothing but light .
It was dazzling , yet it didn’t hurt the eyes .
I was no longer in pain … I sat up slowly .
Where am I ? ” You are nowhere , just in – between life and death .
” A majestic voice came .
It was strong and beautiful , but it didn’t sound human .
A soft laugh filled the air and I realised something was forming in front of me .
A glowing outline of a tall woman with long hair … I had to look away .
Looking at her directly made the eyes sting due to the intensity of the light .
I didn’t need her to introduce herself to know who that was .
I lowered my head to her , not sure how to feel .
” ” Goddess … ”
” Indeed , my child .
” I could tell from her voice that she was smiling .
” I am proud of you ; you sacrificed your life for your brother .
” I frowned , everything returning to me .
” I don’t think he sees me as a brother anymore … I lost that right long ago .
” I said quietly .
She held her glowing hand out , her flowing white dress swaying in a non existent breeze .
I took it hesitantly , feeling a cooling smoothness wash over m e .
” It is in your blood to want your mate for yourself .
You are still brothers .
You are one pack , one family .
” She said , as I stood up , letting go of her hand .
That’s true , we are … ” To err is part of life … You broke the centuries – old curse , child ; one I knew
you could .
Surprise rushed through me , and although I couldn’t hear it , my heart was thumping in my chest .
” The curse is broken ? ” ” You gave the gift of life , selflessly sacrificing your own for someone else ,
someone who has caused you great inner conflict .
You cast aside your bitterness and fought this darkness … ” ”
I stayed silent , remembering the curse and prophecy .
She laughed softly .
” The curse … ah … Helios is not one to forget the insult … His curse was strong , I knew I would need
someone powerful to break it .
I have waited centuries for the right wolf to be born .
I have created many strong , powerful Alphas of the Deimos line .
Yet none as compassionate as you .
Alpha’s are powerful , strong and have the will to lead , it is their soulmates who are usually the more
compassionate , loving ones .
I couldn’t simply evade the curse .
When Helios foresaw your birth and the power that you would have , he came to me … I couldn’t simply
bend the rules , us gods have rules and regulations too after all … To break the curse ; yours and the
blessed wolf’s birth weakened the curse but I had to seal away your abilities .
In their place , he placed the darkness within you , the ultimate test to either break the curse or end the
Deimos line for eternity .
The burden was upon you before you even left your mother’s womb .
” I pondered on her words , taking it in slowly , frowning slightly .
” Abilities ? ” I asked , trying to make sense of what she had said completely .
” Yes , you are the Deimos prince .
” ” Aren’t all Deimos Alpha’s princes since w e come from the Deimos line , like Dad or Grandad ? ” I
asked as we walked side by side with no destination in mind .
” Not at all , I placed within you the powers second only to the original Deimos wolf .
You are far more pure – blooded than your predecessors , hence a Deimos prince .
Far more powerful .
” ” Yet … ” ” Speak your mind , child .
” She said , although I knew she knew what I was thinking .
” Raven … Her having two mates … What was the reason behind it ? ” I asked quietly . Unable to hide
the sadness , I always felt that I wasn’t enough .
” Oh child , never think you are not enough .
” 1 ” Then why ? ” ” To test you .
I couldn’t simply allow you t o have a life of ease if I wished for you to break the curse .
There were several outcomes that could have taken place , and even I did not know how it would go .
I cannot foresee everything after all , just the possible outcomes … When I made you , I created for you
a mate whom I knew would be far too gentle to want to hurt either .
It needed to be from you .
” She sighed , despite her voice sounding as light and powerful as ever .
” You have broken the curse , yet you are neither alive nor dead .
” I knew that … ” However , your mate marked you .
” I looked at her sharply , only to flinch due t o the blinding light and look away , touching my neck .
My heart thudded at the realisation .
” She’s completed the bond between you two .
” Raven … why … ” Because she loves you .
” ” But I’m on the brink of death , right ? ” I asked , my heart squeezing in pain .
” Yes , your heart stopped a moment ago , here time moves strangely … But she marked you .
Even when your body could n o longer fight , she still risked her own life by sharing her strength with you
, thus destroying this curse .
” ” But I was too late … ” .
I didn’t care … But Raven … My heart squeezed thinking of her .
She had lost everyone in life … ” If you die , wouldn’t that mean the curse has won ? You must live .
” ” 1 My heart soared with hope .
I looked at her , fighting the bright light , knowing that this moment was about to end .
I had one request .
” Damon … please give him a second chance .
He doesn’t deserve to be alone .
He had given up Raven for me and although I couldn’t share her … I wanted him to find his happiness
too … He had lost far too much .
I couldn’t see her properly , but I knew she was smiling .
” Fear not … I have a plan , I always have a plan … Fight for what you want child … The Deimos line
MUST live on … ” Her voice faded away and I looked around , realising she was gone .
Suddenly , I was plunged into darkness .
What was this ? Then I was falling backwards at an incredible speed … RAVEN ” No … no ! ” ” Raven …
” Damon whispered , but I refused to let go of Liam .
Even though it hadn’t even been a minute since his heart stopped , it felt like an eternity …
” Do something ! Bring him- A sudden darkness seeped out of him , sending a shiver down my spine ,
and then an enormous amount of dazzling blue energy emitted from Liam , throwing us all back .
I gasped as Damon caught me , both of us getting thrown straight into the dessert table .
The wave of pure blue aura burst outwards , shattering the windows of the packhouse in the process .
The trees bent under the sheer force of the blue light that illuminated the entire sky , washing away the
darkness .
LIAM ! ” I cried out , feeling the sizzling strong snap of the mate bond fall back into place , a surge of
emotions and strength filling me .
He’s alive ! I was the first to rush to his side , the glowing blue aura whirling around him .
H e took a deep breath , his eyes flying open , blazing a brilliant magnetic blue that stared directly into
mine .
He cupped the back of my neck , one arm pulling me into his lap .
” Baby … ”
” Blue eyes … ” I whispered , flinging my arms around his neck .
His heart was thundering loudly , that intense aura surrounded him ..
” Fuck , I love you .
” He whispered , His heart was pounding as was my own , his hands roaming my body as if to reassure
himself that I was alive .
” I love you too , so much .
” I whispered , his hand tangled in my hair , pulling me close and kissing me passionately .
I couldn’t even kiss him back for a second , too shocked at the intense sparks that erupted inside of me ,
the pure intensity of the completed bond made my entire body sizzle with delicious tingles that sent my
stomach into a knot of burning desire .
‘ I can’t lose you … ‘ I whispered through the link , kissing him back , our lips so perfectly moulded
against the others .
‘
You won’t .
‘ I whimpered softly , the moment he broke away , kissing me down my jaw and neck , not leaving an
inch of my bare skin empty from his touch , his arms wrapping around me tightly .
The muffled silent sob of Aunty Red reached me and it took my all to pull away from his touch , my eyes
full of tears .
I looked at her , knowing she wanted to meet her son too .
I motioned with my head and she came over , smiling at us , flinging her arms around us both with her
body shaking in silent sobs as she held us tightly .
Liam’s strong arms wrapped around us both , placing soft kisses on top of both of our heads .
” I’m ok .
” Liam said , my heart skipping a beat as I closed my eyes .
Thank the goddess … Aunty Red moved back and Uncle El pulled her into his arms , looking at Liam .
He was in nothing but some shorts since he had been one of the ones to go after the attacker in blind
rage .
” You gave us a scare there .
” He said quietly .
” Sorry .
” Liam said , standing up .
” No need to apologise , guess you’re just making up for being such a good pup when you were little .
” Uncle El said , his eyes full of emotions .
The man before me had truly been through so much in life , yet he still remained so strong .
He hugged his son and I smiled watching them .
Liam was taller and bulkier , and I realised that he was ready to let his father retire … To be the Alpha
that Uncle El could rely on too … ” Wiyam are you ok ?! ” Azura’s little voice came , big tears splashing
down her cheek .
I am , pumpkin .
” Liam said , crouching down and pulling her into his arms .
I smiled softly , staring at his back , save the blood that remained , he was fully healed …
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