The Unknown Lycan Princess - Chapter 47: Chapter 47

Ethan’s POV
I followed Alexi as he carried Beth to his room where we will be staying. Beth was amazing tonight uncovering the truth in less than a day. I really hope the use of her magic didn’t hurt her or the pups. I may be a little overprotective of my mate and pups, but someone has too if she won’t worry about herself. We enter the room and Alexi leaves me in the sitting room while he lays Beth down in the middle of the bed so she can rest. There has been so much going on that I don’t know which way is up anymore. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t even notice Alexi re-enter the room until he sat on the sofa beside me and threw his head back with a long drawn out sigh.
“That was intense down there. I can’t believe how smart and strong Beth is. She doesn’t look like she has a powerful lycan counterpart let alone how strong her magic is. Can you imagine what poor Sandra has had to live with her whole adult life. Knowing she cannot be with her beloved because of a crazy woman who manipulated her way to the crown. I don’t know how Roman is going to handle that news to be honest. If it were me I would be pissed at everyone involved for not telling me the truth sooner,” Alexi said.
“I don’t know man. They were all in a hard spot because of Natasha. Would you want to put a target on Beth if we were in their shoes by exposing that truth? I mean I know we would never be in that position but if the tables were reversed I don’t know if I would be able to risk it. You know?” I replied.
“I guess you’re right. It is hard to say what I would have done if I didn’t have to experience it myself. Sandra has gained a lot more of my respect. She is a true queen putting her kingdom above herself and her wants and needs. I don’t know if I would be able to do that,” Alexi said with a yawn. I watched as his eyes started to droop and noticed that I too was exhausted all of a sudden.
I yawned too and said, “Its been a long day and night. I think we should go lay with our mate and get some rest. We can talk more in the morning.” Alexi nodded his agreement and we both forced ourselves to get off the sofa and head to the bedroom. Alexi climbed in on the left side of Beth and I climbed in on the right. I was thankful Alexi had an extra large bed. The last thought I had before sleep took me was that we should invest in one this size for our room at the packhouse.
Third Person POV – Dream
In a clearing in the dream realm where the gods have been meeting with Beth stood the three mates. This is the first time they have been pulled into the dream realm together. As the men stood beside Beth wondering what to do next, Beth just stood there impatiently tapping her foot with her arms crossed over her chest. She was angry that her dreams had been hijacked once again. She just woke up from one of these just to be brought right back in.
Ares is watching hidden in the shadows patiently waiting to see what happens. He can tell that Beth is not pleased and for some reason it amuses him and he wants to see what she will do. He didn’t have to wait long and he couldn’t keep the smile off of his face. This child was definitely worthy of her heritage and he saw so much of his younger self in her before war stole his innocence, if you could even call it that.
“Ares! I know you are here somewhere. This clearing stinks of your scent. Being a god and all you would think you would learn to take a bath once in a while so you didn’t smell like blood and gore. Get your butt out here now and tell me what it is you want now. I do not have the patience for your showboating,” Beth yelled out.
Alexi and Ethan both stared at her in shock trying to quiet her so she did not anger the god and bring his wrath down on them.
The men stopped talking when they heard the deep belly laugh of the God of War as he walked into their view. They couldn’t believe the look of amusement on his face. They were even more shocked when the god came and pulled Beth into a bear hug with a large smile on his face. “Young one, you certainly have the sass of your godly grandparents. And for your information I did bathe, just not since I was in a battle a few hours ago. Next time I will remember how sensitive that nose of yours has become. Now for the reason I brought you all here together.” Ares turned to Alexi and Ethan and his smile vanished. Both men gulped and lowered their gazes. Ares just chuckled and said, “Relax boys. I won’t hurt you yet.
Anyway now that Roman knows the truth and that Natasha has been dealt with. Which congratulations are in order for how fast you were able to accomplish that little one. You have one more thing to do before you can call your task complete and that is to rid the vampire kingdom of all the traitors who, if you haven’t figured out yet, are members of the sect Natasha was speaking of.” He paused as he looked each of us in the eyes before continuing, “I can sense you already know what to do little one. That is good and your plan will work marvelously. After you complete this then you will be ready for your next task. Your next task you will need to travel to the abandoned lands of the dragons. There you will need to find a flower called strelitzia. It will be used in the ritual spell to release the lycans. You will not be able to miss this plant. It looks almost like a bird or dare I say a dragon. Kind of fitting really considering where you will be going.” Ares laughs at his joke, but the men are only concerned with how this journey will affect their mate and unborn pups. Beth on the other hand is already planning what steps need to be taken to make this trip. If she remembers right the abandoned lands of the dragons are a desolate place where no living being has dared enter and come out alive from. She has no fear though because with her mates by her side she can accomplish the most difficult of tasks with their support and love.
Beth eyes Ares suspiciously and asks, “How long do I have to complete this task?”
Ares is proud that Beth was astute enough to ask this question and answered her, “You will have two weeks to complete this quest from the time you wake up. It may not seem like enough time, but you are a brilliant young woman and I have no doubts you will complete this task before the deadline is up. Now it is time for you to awaken. Please use caution as you interrogate the citizens of the vampire kingdom. Do not let an innocent face fool you. Now leave this place.” After Ares’ last word was spoken the trio disappeared as Ares watched on deep in thought.
He has no doubt his grandchild would accomplish this task. His only wish was that she did not have to go on this quest in her current condition. When the gods decided long ago what the descendant of Lupus would have to endure to free their people, not once did any of them think the young woman would be with child. Still fate is a fickle creature and if it will be it will be.
Athena, Selene, and Hecate appear beside Ares. Hecate steps up to Ares and places her hand on his shoulder bringing Ares back to the present and out of his thoughts. She says, “Do not fear. Beth is much stronger than any of us had anticipated. We must have faith that we have given her everything she needs to complete her tasks. I have heard from fate and she said that no harm will come to those babies. They have their own destiny to fulfill. All is as it should be brother.”
Ares nodded and with a flash of light was gone. Left in the clearing alone the three women look at each other and smile. Knowing that after millenia the God of War has finally grown fond of a child of his mortal bloodline.
End of Dream