Finding Her True Alpha
Chapter 143: Cats & Protection spells

Ashlyn

“Milo?” I asked Derek, stunned.

“Well, I guess we’ve met his younger brother. Milo will be king if his older brother decides not to take it.” Derek told us.

“So Milo is a Kuran?” I asked him, and he nodded.

“What the hell was he doing out there?” Mason exclaimed. And I also wanted to know. Why would a royal be out there fighting with rogues?

“Okay, so this may get confusing, so keep up. Milo’s dad is King Draco’s uncle. Milo’s dad was also the head of their military for King Draco’s father,” Derek explained.

“So Milo’s dad is King Draco’s father’s brother?” I asked him, trying to piece it together.

“Yes.” He said.

“That’s an age gap,” Mason breathed out.

“Milo’s father’s first mate was killed before they had any children. He eventually took a second mate later in life.” Derek explained.

“Okay, so now all we have to do is track down Milo and find his brother. Then that solves the vampire kingdom problem.” I told them.

“And it’s a good thing the warriors took everyone’s names and rough locations, just in case we needed to find them.” Derek said with a smirk.

“Look at you being more than a pretty face.” I teased him, and Mason chuckled.

“Thanks, babygirl. Not that we needed it. I asked King Draco to invite them to the council building for a meeting with us,” Derek said.

“And King Draco is okay with all of this?” I asked Derek.

“He’s upset that it isn’t his son, but he understands. He also told me he doesn’t blame you for what you did.” Derek answered and I nodded.

“Aren’t you glad you didn’t go rushing in there?” Mason asked me.

“I could have found this out all yesterday if I had.” I grumbled and both of them chuckled.

“But this way, you are safe,” Mason said, k!ssing my neck.

“Yes, but now I have to keep you both safe. Clearly, someone is after you. Someone knew that I would not be at the castle and planned that attack.” I told them.

“Once King Jordan calls, we will figure out a plan. But right now, there’s not much we can do.” Derek said, and I sighed. That got me thinking, though.

“I need to find Sage.” l exclaimed, standing with James and rushing out of the room. Mason and Derek were calling out to me as I rushed down the hallway.

I found her in the living room by the kitchen and dining room. She was sitting on the couch with Gabby and they were both looking at a tablet.

“Sage?” I said, sitting with James.

“Mom, I love mermaids and cats.” Gabby exclaimed, looking up at me.

“Awe, I love them too. Tundra loved cats. We would spend hours watching funny cat videos.” I chuckled at the memory.

“The cat thing makes sense. It’s a witch thing.” Sage laughed, and it all made sense. Tundra was with a witch before me.

“Sage, I want to put a protection spell on Mason and Derek.” I told her.

“Ashlyn, doing that spell once is intense, but twice,” She said. Mason and Derek came into the room. Mason sat down beside Gabby and she was showing him all the things that she and Sage had found. It was so adorable watching him with her. Derek sat down beside me, since the couch was full.

“I know, but I have to try. Someone is after them, and I would feel better if I could protect them. James and Gabby are always going to be with me, but Mason and Derek will have to leave eventually.” I told her. And she sighed.

“I’ll show you what to do, but if it becomes too much, I’m going to make you stop. And you’re not to fight me.” She told me sternly, and I nodded.

“And if you use this much magic at once, it could take a few days to recharge.” She explained.

“Babygirl, I don’t think you should do this?” Derek said, and I looked at him.

“Then neither you nor Mason are allowed to leave the castle grounds.” I told him.

“We will both have to go to work” he said, and I shook my head.

“You either let me do this to keep you both safe or you’re not leaving. Choose,” I told him.

“Baby, if you want to try, then you can, but I don’t think it’s safe for you to be without your magic,” Mason said.

“I understand, but I need to keep you both safe and I’ll be safe here. So please, don’t fight me about this. And I have Freya.” I pleaded. Mason was the first to agree.

Derek hesitated, but finally nodded.

“Gabby, what have you found?” I asked, turning my attention to her.

“So much. Can I get a cat?” She asked, and Mason gr0aned.

“How about when we go to the magic kingdom, you can pick out a special kitty? One that’s connected to your magic,” Sage said, and I nodded.

“I want one too,” I said, and Derek gr0aned.

“What?” l asked him.

“A cat, really?” He asked, and I nodded.

“Tundra loved kitties.” I told him and he sighed.

“We can talk about getting a cat later.” Mason chimed in.

“Fine, we will put a pin in this conversation. Now Sage, how do I put the protection spell on a person?” I asked her, changing the subject back to the protection spell.

“What have you done before?” She asked me.

“I draw the symbol with my b***d and the magic just flows, I guess.” I told her.

“Interesting,” She said, thinking.

“Wait, can I attract the spell to their mark? It has the same symbol.” I asked her and she sighed.

“l don’t know, but you could try it” she said.

“Take your shirt off.” I said, turning to look at Derek.

“What?” He asked, confused.

“I need to see your mark. Take off your shit.” I told him. He was wearing a t-shirt and I couldn’t pull the collar down far enough to place my hands over his mark.

“Mason, take James,” Sage said. Mason stood up, and I passed James to him while Derek pulled off his shirt, exposing his rock-hard chest and abs. f**k, my mate is se*xy. Derek reached up, wiping the corner of my mouth.

“Babygirl, you’re drooling.” He said with a smirk, and Sage started laughing, while Mason chucked.

“Shut up,” I told him, rolling my eyes.

“We could go upstairs.” He said in my mind, and I gave him a smirk.

“You would like that,” I said out loud.

“I’m sure you would too,” he said with a smirk.

“Both of you stop.” Mason said, and I looked at him, blowing him a k!ss and he gr0aned. The tablet distracted Gabby.

“I’ll watch the kids after, but I’m sure Ashlyn is going to pass out,” Sage said, and chuckled.

“l don’t think they care.” And she laughed.

“You’re probably more bearable that way.” She laughed, and I glared at her. Both Derek and Mason were trying to hold back their laughter.

You guys are so mean.” I huffed.

“I love you, momma.” Gabby said while playing on the tablet.

“I love you, Gabby bear.” I said, glaring at my mates and sister.

“At least someone does,” I grumbled.

Before either of them could defend themselves, I placed my hand over Derek’s mark and willed the protection spell to life. My magic tingled under my palm as it glowed purple, then changing to white. I could feel my magic draining as I willed my magic into Derek. When the light faded, I fell back onto the couch, feeling exhausted.

“Babygirl?” Derek exclaimed, worried.

“I’m okay, Derek. Just tired.” I said, patting his chest.

“Ashlyn, it’s a lot,” Sage said, and I nodded.

“l’m okay.” I said, yawning.

“Okay, now switch. Mason, get over here.” I said.

“Ashlyn, no way l’m letting you do another spell.” Sage told me, but I shook my head.

“Babygirl, take a rest. Mason isn’t going anywhere.” Derek said, k!ssing my forehead.

“Fine, but after a nap, I’m doing Mason.” I said.

“You can do me whenever you want, baby.” Mason chuckled, and the others laughed.

“So funny.”‘ ! said, rolling my eyes. Derek pulled me to his side just as his phone rang. Pulling it out of his pocket, I looked over to see that it was King Jordan.

“King Jordan, thanks for calling me back.” Derek answered his phone.

“Gabby. you stay with Aunt Sage.” I told her and she nodded.

“Mason, I’ll take James.” Sage told him and he passed James to her.

“Lets go to the library.” I said, standing up from the couch. I felt dizzy and, luckily, Derek noticed and grabbed my waist to steady me.

“Baby?” Mason came over to help me while Derek was on the phone.

“l’m okay. Let’s get to the library so we can all talk with King Jordan.” I said, and he nodded. As we made our way to the library, Derek handed me the phone. Confused, I took it, holding it up to my ear.

“King Jordan?” I asked.

“Ashy!” Aurora squealed in my ear.

“Princess Aurora! How are you, sweetheart?” l asked her.

“It’s my birthday party and l want you to come.” She rushed out. She was clearly excited.

“I’ll be there.” I told her and she let out a loud squeal and I had to hold the phone away from my ear.

“I knew you’d come.” She exclaimed, and I giggled at her excitement.

“Ugh, daddy wants to talk to you.” She whined.

“It’s okay, Aurora. I’ll see you are at your party,” I told her.

“Okay, bye.” She rushed out, and I heard muffling on the other end.

“My Queen, Aurora, was very excited to speak with you,” King Jordan told me.

“Please, call me Ashlyn. And I was happy to talk to her, and you must send me the details of her birthday party.” I told him.

“Thank you, Ashlyn. You’re the only person she wants to invite.” he sighed, and I giggled.

“Of course, I’ll be there.” I told him, walking into the library. We all sat down and I put the phone on speaker.

“King Jordan, we need your help in finding a man named Ryan. We believe he’s a Fae or a warlock.” Derek told him.

“Give me the details and I’ll see what I can do.”