Levi’s eyes darkened as he felt the aura in the room. There was a small trace of Lycaon’s energy. Lycaon was the lycan deity, once upon a time. But when the lycans vanished, he did as well. Whatever was happening here was because of him. He was certain of it. But he didn’t want to cause any alarm right now. After the mess with Erebus, he was sure the last thing this family wanted to hear was that another deity was involved. Lycaon wouldn’t do anything to hurt his precious lycans, though. This must be a test of sorts.
So I guess we’re stuck like this for now?Aedan glanced at Lucie, who returned his gaze.
Do you wish to shift freely again? You must find the one frozen in time but still alive. Release her from her cruel fate, because only she can be your mate.The bass voice sounded in their heads. Then it was silent again.
Aedan. Lucie.A familiar voice entered their minds next. They both turned their heads toward their uncle Levi.
Levi sighed in relief. At least he could communicate with them. He was a deity, and certain perks came with that.Good. You can hear me.
Yes. We just can’t shift back. A voice said if we want to be able to shift, we need to find the one frozen in time and release her from her fate. I think she’s meant to be Aedan’s mate.Lucie listened as Aedan growled lowly.
This is the work of Lycaon. The lycan deity. I don’t understand the point of making you shift and stay in your wolf forms. My guess is that it’s a challenge for the two of you. And he didn’t expect me, someone who can actually still override his nonsense.
This is none of your business, Leviathan!the same voice commanded.
It is my business. These two are my niece and nephew. Care to try again?Levi chuckled darkly.
But they’re mine, like the dragons are yours. The future king must claim his queen. Until then, they will be stuck in this form.
Why drag my sister into this if it’s my task?Aedan growled angrily, baring his teeth slightly. The family members quietly observed the very frustrating situation.
There is something that only she can do.
Where do we need to go? What can I do?Lucie asked the voice in her head.
This is where I’ll find out if you’re worthy or not. This is your task, and your quest to solve. So, Leviathan … I enact the code upon you. You will stay out of this from here on out.
Levi snarled and scowled angrily. Just as the dragons were his to command, the lycans belonged to Lycaon. As such, he couldn’t interfere or help Lucie and Aedan now. The code was what the deities came up with to keep things fair. Only one was able to interfere with the code, and that was Selene. She had special privileges that other deities didn’t have.
I won’t let anything happen to them. Damn the code. If they end up in danger …Levi’s eyes darkened as his heavy aura filled the room.There is a witch out there right now looking for these two. You’re putting them in danger.
A loud scoff was heard in their heads.They aren’t in danger of the witch you speak of. Not my children.
But the potion is separating their wolves—Levi was interrupted by the voice laughing loudly in their heads.
They are lycans, not werewolves. They were created as lycans. That means their true form is a wolf, not a human. Don’t compare them with a creature so much weaker. Their wolves can’t be killed separately from them.
And how exactly are we lycans?Aedan asked.
This was an arrangement between the Moon Goddess and myself.
You are interfering with a soulmate bond,Levi growled.
No, I’m not. They’re still connected. The mindlink and thoughts are blocked off. Can’t have the vampire aiding them on their challenge. This is meant for the two of them and the two of them alone, and I suggest if they ever want to be human again, they do the task on their own.
Rogio is involved now.Levi tried another angle, hoping to call whatever this was off.
I am quite aware of Erebus and his antics. Rogio and I are on the same page. The lycan female is also precious to me, just as much as she is to Rogio. Erebus’ days are numbered. Rogio has agreed to stand aside for this trial. After all, she was mine before she mated with one of his. Now … let’s see if they are worthy of their species.
They felt the connection cut off, and Lucie and Aedan just looked at each other quietly. On the positive, from the sound of it, whatever potion the witch had shouldn’t affect them. But on the negative, they were stuck in this form right now.
Levi sighed and looked up at Hunter and Freja. “Lycaon has given Lucie and Aedan a task. I can’t intervene because he’s their deity. But I did find out some good news. Lucie and Aedan are not in danger from the witch’s potion. They’re not separate from their wolves, since they are lycans. This brings me to something you won’t like. They will have to leave the safety of the dragon kingdom to perform their task. It involves Aedan’s mate. And if they want to be able to shift back, they must find the one frozen in time.”
“I’m going with them, then,” Hunter growled angrily. He was so tired of deities involving his family in their antics.
“No,” Derrick said calmly, trying to feel what Lucie was thinking through her emotions. “It’s best for you and Freja to stay here where it’s safe. I’ll go, and I’ll take Abe and Justice.”
“You won’t be able to help them with their task,” Levi warned.
