Chapter 95


    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 softugh 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 .


    Sheughed 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 aspassionate 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 regtions 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 ce , he ced 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 saidpletely .


    ” Yes , you are the Deimos prince .


    ” ” Aren’t all Deimos Alpha’s princes since w ee 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 ced 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 oues that could have taken ce , and even I did not know how it would go .


    I cannot foresee everything after all , just the possible oues … 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’spleted 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 toote … ” .


    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 n , I always have a n … 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 ce , 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 , zing a brilliant maic blue that stared directly into


    mine .


    He cupped the back of my neck , one arm pulling me into hisp .


    ” 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 thepleted 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 , cing 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 .


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    ” 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 sshing


    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 …