The Unknown Lycan Princess - Chapter 123: Chapter 123
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Erica’s POV
I finally got the pups all cleaned up, including Timberlink much to his annoyance. He knew he needed to get cleaned up especially after I had Esme cleaned up if he wanted to be anywhere near her. That was one argument I am glad I successfully won. Kara has been no help. She’s been really odd ever since the pups went all exorcist on Jessica and Timberlink. I laid Dimitri down as he was the last one I had fed and changed. His brother and sister were in far worse shape than him. I just wonder if it was his vampire side being the strongest that allowed him to not be as affected as his siblings who had a stronger wolf presence.
I left the room after all the pups were asleep. I stopped at the door as I looked at my grandbabies, my heart full yet empty at the same time. I placed my hand on my flat stomach as a tear slipped down my cheek. Nobody knew but before I had died my late mate Dimitri and I had just found out I was expecting a baby. Kara had confirmed it once everything had died down at the dragon kingdom. Our baby died with us. I just pray to the gods above that my precious baby is with his or her daddy in the afterlife.
‘It’ll be ok babe. I smell him. He’s here. Everything will be better now. I promise you. We will have a chance to have more pups.’
‘What are you talking about? Who is here? Kara, do you expect me to just create a pup on my own!’ I said with exasperation. I swear I don’t understand this wolf of mine sometimes.
‘You’ll see soon enough.’ Kara said. I felt a hand on me and I snarled lowly and blinked my eyes a couple of times and realized it was Beth. I felt my cheeks flush slightly. She may be right. I think Kara and I need a good sleep and be refreshed. Kara thankfully was in full agreement saying that we needed to look our best. Can our wolves go crazy? Is there a treatment for that?
‘Very funny. I am not crazy and you will soon see. I swear Mother Moon paired us together solely for the fact you’d be lost without me. No other wolf would have the patience for your thickheadedness.’ Kara said indignantly.
I cringed a little realizing that I had offended her. I tried to apologize, but she put a block up between us after turning her back to me and flicking her tail in a way that gave me the distinct feeling that if she were human she would have flipped me off. I laid my head on the pillow and in no time I was off to dreamland.
Dream
I heard a small giggle coming from beside me and I heard Dimitri whisper softly,”Shhh mommy is sleeping. We don’t want to wake her yet my sunshine.”
A soft smile came to my lips. That is what he used to call me. I felt a tear fall from my eyes. I missed Dimitri so much. He was the first man to ever make me feel like I was enough for them. He didn’t check other women out in front of me or while I wasn’t looking either. He made me feel like I was the only woman in the world to him. Unlike Beth’s father who had cheated on me almost as soon as I fell pregnant with her.
“Shhh Sunshine, don’t cry.” Dimitri whispered into my ear. I could feel his breath caress my skin and tingles erupt when he touched my face.
I shot up and looked at Dimitri sitting beside me and an adorable little girl who looks just like me, but has her father’s eyes. The sob that left me was unavoidable. I was looking at my baby. My prayers were heard. My baby is with her daddy. I cried for some time in my mate’s arms as he whispered sweet soothing words to me.
When I finally had enough control over my emotions I asked the one question I had to have the answer to. “Why? Why didn’t you choose to live? Selene said she offered a new chance at life to you and you declined it. Even after hearing Selene told you I had chosen life.”
“Oh Sunshine. I wanted nothing more to be with you again, but I knew that my time in the land of the living was finished. I had accomplished all I was meant to. You see, beautiful, long ago I went to a powerful seer to find out about my mate. As you know I was never one for surprises, and I wanted to ensure that I wouldn’t have any when it pertained to my mate. She told me that I would find my mate, but our time would be short. I was your bridge Erica. I was put in your life to show you that not all men are like your ex and that you deserve to be loved. The moon goddess failed to tell you that she also said that if I chose to stay here that our baby would be with me. I knew that Beth needed you still, and I couldn’t leave our baby alone. Also there is the fact that you still have a long life with your true mate.” Dimitri explained.
“I don’t understand. You were my true mate Dimitri.” I said.
“No baby. I was only your mate because your true mate was trapped in a prison of his own making for a very long time. Trust me Sunshine. Our love was magical and I wouldn’t trade it for anything, but your TRUE mate your love will be out of this world. The one thing I demanded of the moon goddess was that when the time comes that I be the one to tell you. I knew if you were told by the Moon Goddess or if it just happened without warning you would reject him because of me. I don’t want that for you. I want you to live your life to the fullest. I will always be in your heart just as our little sunshine will always be in your heart. Do you want to know what I named her?” Dimitri explained more to me. I know he was trying to distract me with our daughter, and I am not ashamed to say it worked. My little girl was beautiful.
“What’s her name?” I whispered. I was trying hard not to start sobbing again, but that proved difficult when he told me her
name.
“Derica Elizabeth. After the two most important women in my life. I just couldn’t help having a bit of myself in there as well.” He said with a smirk. I chuckled at his last comment.
“It’s beautiful. She’s beautiful. Dimitri, what if…what if I don’t want to go back. What if I want to stay here with you both?” I asked timidly. I already knew the answer and it didn’t surprise me one bit either.
“You have to go back. Beth still needs her mother. Now more than ever. There are some events that are about to unfold that she will need you to support her. I can’t tell you what is coming because it is against the rules. You wouldn’t think it, but the living have it the easiest. Not as many rules as the dead have. Our time is almost up. Why don’t we spend some time together with Derica as a family? She really has missed you terribly. You may not have known her, but she knew you and loved you already.” Dimitri smiled wistfully at our little girl playing in the open field chasing a butterfly.
We spent some time just chasing after our sunshine. Her giggles fed my soul. It felt as if each time I heard her laugh or giggle a part of me was healing. When Selene showed up I knew that it was time to go. I didn’t want them to leave. I didn’t want to leave. Dimitri wrapped me in his arms and I laid my forehead on his chest as he rested his head on top of mine. I whispered, “I don’t think I can leave you or Derica again. Please don’t make me.”
“You have to, Erica. Derica is safe here with me. Beth isn’t safe out there without you. As much as I wish I could be selfish with you. I just can’t. I never understood the meaning behind the phrase, if you truly loved someone you would set them free. I do now though. I love you so much Erica, but you need to let your heart be open to a new love. Goodbye Sunshine. When you wake up you will understand my last gift to you. I love you.” He whispered the last out and placed a kiss onto my lips and then my forehead.
I felt a warmth wash over me. I gave my baby girl one last hug not wanting to let her go, but I knew I needed to. Her place was here with her daddy as his place was here with her. I watched as they walked away and tears fell from my eyes as they disappeared. Selene was beside me now and she softly said, “I know it is painful now, but when you awaken your heart will be healed. Your bond with Dimitri will be fully severed from you. The tearing pain in your heart when you hear his name will be gone. You will only feel happy when you think of your first mate. Never sadness. This was a request from Dimitri himself. I know he told you he only demanded one thing from me, but he forgets I can hear his true feelings whether spoken aloud or not. He didn’t want you to feel the pain of his loss anymore.”
“Thank you.” It was the only thing I could think to say. What do you say to a goddess who has basically just told you that the excruciating pain you feel from your mate being gone will no longer be there. It is like giving a starving man food.
“Now, I do have something to tell you myself before I send you back. I feel it should be said. When you meet him please keep an open mind. Now. I think it is time you go back now.” Selene said and she placed her hands on my cheeks and tilted my head to look up at her. “One last thing. Beth’s lycan comes from her father, not her mother.” She imparted one last piece of wisdom before she placed a kiss on my forehead.
End Dream
My eyes fluttered open and a soft smile spread over my lips as I thought of my dream. I noticed surprisingly that when I thought of Dimitri and our baby my heart didn’t hurt. Instead I felt, well, free I guess for a lack of a better term. I am free from my pain. I felt nothing but love and nostalgia. Like looking back fondly at a special moment. For once upon waking I feel like I can make it through a day without crying for the loss of Dimitri and the life we were creating.
I sat up on the bed stretching as Beth walked into the room. “Hey mom. How was your nap?” Beth asked me.
“Hi baby. It was freeing.” I say back to her.
Beth looked at me curiously. It looked as if she was about to say something, but before she could I saw her eyes flicker between lively and dull. Signaling she was receiving a mindlink. I waited patiently for her to be done. When her eyes cleared she smiled at me and said, “What would you think about coming with Ethan, the kids, and I to meet with the first group of Lycans and show them their new home?”
I couldn’t help but notice that Kara was excited at the prospect of meeting this group of Lycans or the hope in Beth’s eyes. How could I say no to spending time with my baby and her babies? I couldn’t.
So now here I am standing with Beth and the others at the front of the packhouse waiting on Alexi to bring the group back so that Beth can open up a portal to the new packhouse. I guess when the gods are footing the bill they can get anything done in no time at all.
We’ve been standing here for about five minutes when I noticed a lovely smell wafting to me on the breeze. I close my eyes and take a deep breath in through my nose so that I could smell that calming scent with the sun’s warm rays warming my skin.
My love affair with the scent in the air was short lived. Kara couldn’t help but start purring at the smell. I opened my eyes, and I was shocked to see that the most gorgeous man I had ever laid eyes on, and he was staring right back at me.’ MATE!!! Erica, he’s our MATE!!!”
“Mate”
“Mate”
We spoke at the same time. I was completely shocked and speechless. I can’t believe I actually found a second chance mate. I wonder who he is.
I finally got the pups all cleaned up, including Timberlink much to his annoyance. He knew he needed to get cleaned up especially after I had Esme cleaned up if he wanted to be anywhere near her. That was one argument I am glad I successfully won. Kara has been no help. She’s been really odd ever since the pups went all exorcist on Jessica and Timberlink. I laid Dimitri down as he was the last one I had fed and changed. His brother and sister were in far worse shape than him. I just wonder if it was his vampire side being the strongest that allowed him to not be as affected as his siblings who had a stronger wolf presence.
I left the room after all the pups were asleep. I stopped at the door as I looked at my grandbabies, my heart full yet empty at the same time. I placed my hand on my flat stomach as a tear slipped down my cheek. Nobody knew but before I had died my late mate Dimitri and I had just found out I was expecting a baby. Kara had confirmed it once everything had died down at the dragon kingdom. Our baby died with us. I just pray to the gods above that my precious baby is with his or her daddy in the afterlife.
‘It’ll be ok babe. I smell him. He’s here. Everything will be better now. I promise you. We will have a chance to have more pups.’
‘What are you talking about? Who is here? Kara, do you expect me to just create a pup on my own!’ I said with exasperation. I swear I don’t understand this wolf of mine sometimes.
‘You’ll see soon enough.’ Kara said. I felt a hand on me and I snarled lowly and blinked my eyes a couple of times and realized it was Beth. I felt my cheeks flush slightly. She may be right. I think Kara and I need a good sleep and be refreshed. Kara thankfully was in full agreement saying that we needed to look our best. Can our wolves go crazy? Is there a treatment for that?
‘Very funny. I am not crazy and you will soon see. I swear Mother Moon paired us together solely for the fact you’d be lost without me. No other wolf would have the patience for your thickheadedness.’ Kara said indignantly.
I cringed a little realizing that I had offended her. I tried to apologize, but she put a block up between us after turning her back to me and flicking her tail in a way that gave me the distinct feeling that if she were human she would have flipped me off. I laid my head on the pillow and in no time I was off to dreamland.
Dream
I heard a small giggle coming from beside me and I heard Dimitri whisper softly,”Shhh mommy is sleeping. We don’t want to wake her yet my sunshine.”
A soft smile came to my lips. That is what he used to call me. I felt a tear fall from my eyes. I missed Dimitri so much. He was the first man to ever make me feel like I was enough for them. He didn’t check other women out in front of me or while I wasn’t looking either. He made me feel like I was the only woman in the world to him. Unlike Beth’s father who had cheated on me almost as soon as I fell pregnant with her.
“Shhh Sunshine, don’t cry.” Dimitri whispered into my ear. I could feel his breath caress my skin and tingles erupt when he touched my face.
I shot up and looked at Dimitri sitting beside me and an adorable little girl who looks just like me, but has her father’s eyes. The sob that left me was unavoidable. I was looking at my baby. My prayers were heard. My baby is with her daddy. I cried for some time in my mate’s arms as he whispered sweet soothing words to me.
When I finally had enough control over my emotions I asked the one question I had to have the answer to. “Why? Why didn’t you choose to live? Selene said she offered a new chance at life to you and you declined it. Even after hearing Selene told you I had chosen life.”
“Oh Sunshine. I wanted nothing more to be with you again, but I knew that my time in the land of the living was finished. I had accomplished all I was meant to. You see, beautiful, long ago I went to a powerful seer to find out about my mate. As you know I was never one for surprises, and I wanted to ensure that I wouldn’t have any when it pertained to my mate. She told me that I would find my mate, but our time would be short. I was your bridge Erica. I was put in your life to show you that not all men are like your ex and that you deserve to be loved. The moon goddess failed to tell you that she also said that if I chose to stay here that our baby would be with me. I knew that Beth needed you still, and I couldn’t leave our baby alone. Also there is the fact that you still have a long life with your true mate.” Dimitri explained.
“I don’t understand. You were my true mate Dimitri.” I said.
“No baby. I was only your mate because your true mate was trapped in a prison of his own making for a very long time. Trust me Sunshine. Our love was magical and I wouldn’t trade it for anything, but your TRUE mate your love will be out of this world. The one thing I demanded of the moon goddess was that when the time comes that I be the one to tell you. I knew if you were told by the Moon Goddess or if it just happened without warning you would reject him because of me. I don’t want that for you. I want you to live your life to the fullest. I will always be in your heart just as our little sunshine will always be in your heart. Do you want to know what I named her?” Dimitri explained more to me. I know he was trying to distract me with our daughter, and I am not ashamed to say it worked. My little girl was beautiful.
“What’s her name?” I whispered. I was trying hard not to start sobbing again, but that proved difficult when he told me her
name.
“Derica Elizabeth. After the two most important women in my life. I just couldn’t help having a bit of myself in there as well.” He said with a smirk. I chuckled at his last comment.
“It’s beautiful. She’s beautiful. Dimitri, what if…what if I don’t want to go back. What if I want to stay here with you both?” I asked timidly. I already knew the answer and it didn’t surprise me one bit either.
“You have to go back. Beth still needs her mother. Now more than ever. There are some events that are about to unfold that she will need you to support her. I can’t tell you what is coming because it is against the rules. You wouldn’t think it, but the living have it the easiest. Not as many rules as the dead have. Our time is almost up. Why don’t we spend some time together with Derica as a family? She really has missed you terribly. You may not have known her, but she knew you and loved you already.” Dimitri smiled wistfully at our little girl playing in the open field chasing a butterfly.
We spent some time just chasing after our sunshine. Her giggles fed my soul. It felt as if each time I heard her laugh or giggle a part of me was healing. When Selene showed up I knew that it was time to go. I didn’t want them to leave. I didn’t want to leave. Dimitri wrapped me in his arms and I laid my forehead on his chest as he rested his head on top of mine. I whispered, “I don’t think I can leave you or Derica again. Please don’t make me.”
“You have to, Erica. Derica is safe here with me. Beth isn’t safe out there without you. As much as I wish I could be selfish with you. I just can’t. I never understood the meaning behind the phrase, if you truly loved someone you would set them free. I do now though. I love you so much Erica, but you need to let your heart be open to a new love. Goodbye Sunshine. When you wake up you will understand my last gift to you. I love you.” He whispered the last out and placed a kiss onto my lips and then my forehead.
I felt a warmth wash over me. I gave my baby girl one last hug not wanting to let her go, but I knew I needed to. Her place was here with her daddy as his place was here with her. I watched as they walked away and tears fell from my eyes as they disappeared. Selene was beside me now and she softly said, “I know it is painful now, but when you awaken your heart will be healed. Your bond with Dimitri will be fully severed from you. The tearing pain in your heart when you hear his name will be gone. You will only feel happy when you think of your first mate. Never sadness. This was a request from Dimitri himself. I know he told you he only demanded one thing from me, but he forgets I can hear his true feelings whether spoken aloud or not. He didn’t want you to feel the pain of his loss anymore.”
“Thank you.” It was the only thing I could think to say. What do you say to a goddess who has basically just told you that the excruciating pain you feel from your mate being gone will no longer be there. It is like giving a starving man food.
“Now, I do have something to tell you myself before I send you back. I feel it should be said. When you meet him please keep an open mind. Now. I think it is time you go back now.” Selene said and she placed her hands on my cheeks and tilted my head to look up at her. “One last thing. Beth’s lycan comes from her father, not her mother.” She imparted one last piece of wisdom before she placed a kiss on my forehead.
End Dream
My eyes fluttered open and a soft smile spread over my lips as I thought of my dream. I noticed surprisingly that when I thought of Dimitri and our baby my heart didn’t hurt. Instead I felt, well, free I guess for a lack of a better term. I am free from my pain. I felt nothing but love and nostalgia. Like looking back fondly at a special moment. For once upon waking I feel like I can make it through a day without crying for the loss of Dimitri and the life we were creating.
I sat up on the bed stretching as Beth walked into the room. “Hey mom. How was your nap?” Beth asked me.
“Hi baby. It was freeing.” I say back to her.
Beth looked at me curiously. It looked as if she was about to say something, but before she could I saw her eyes flicker between lively and dull. Signaling she was receiving a mindlink. I waited patiently for her to be done. When her eyes cleared she smiled at me and said, “What would you think about coming with Ethan, the kids, and I to meet with the first group of Lycans and show them their new home?”
I couldn’t help but notice that Kara was excited at the prospect of meeting this group of Lycans or the hope in Beth’s eyes. How could I say no to spending time with my baby and her babies? I couldn’t.
So now here I am standing with Beth and the others at the front of the packhouse waiting on Alexi to bring the group back so that Beth can open up a portal to the new packhouse. I guess when the gods are footing the bill they can get anything done in no time at all.
We’ve been standing here for about five minutes when I noticed a lovely smell wafting to me on the breeze. I close my eyes and take a deep breath in through my nose so that I could smell that calming scent with the sun’s warm rays warming my skin.
My love affair with the scent in the air was short lived. Kara couldn’t help but start purring at the smell. I opened my eyes, and I was shocked to see that the most gorgeous man I had ever laid eyes on, and he was staring right back at me.’ MATE!!! Erica, he’s our MATE!!!”
“Mate”
“Mate”
We spoke at the same time. I was completely shocked and speechless. I can’t believe I actually found a second chance mate. I wonder who he is.
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