Witch's Daughter And The Devil's Son

Erebus arrived at the place where he had built his nest, his home for his mate and himself.

A beautiful cottage settled at the end of vast land that led to the valley ahead. The vast land was covered in beautiful greenery, a lush lawn, numerous plants bustling with beautiful flowers blooming everywhere.

On the other side of the valley there were tall snow covered mountains, a beautiful view which could be seen while standing at the entrance of the cottage which was built facing the valley and the snowy mountain ahead.

Carrying Seren, he walked inside the newly built cozy cottage which had one drawing room, kitchen and huge bedroom with a vast bed in the center, huge windows behind the bed and a beautiful view of snowy mountain.

He placed her at the center of the bed gently, his dark gaze not living his mate's beautiful face. He climbed the bed, enveloped his arms around her, pulling her closer as if coaxing her to a comfortable sleep. Her small body pressed against his, her delicate face snuggled against his chest.

He pressed his lips on her head and inhaled her enticing scent which was now stronger after he marked her. He closed his eyes as well, enveloping her protectively as if keeping her from any harm.

For the beast, they had to be most alert when their mate is unconscious after marking and in her weakest condition where her soul is fighting to stand against the marking. If there are any enemies of that beast, they would try to eliminate his mate so it would end up hurting that male and eventually defeat him.

Though Erebus had no such threat around him, his beast instincts couldn't help but want to protect her. If anyone by chance appeared even closer to his nest, he would end up killing them.

The beasts of feathered races who often patrolled the sky had been instructed not to fly around this area, unless they want to lose their life in the hands of a Dragon.

By the late noon, Erebus shot opened his eyes as he sensed someone's presence around. His senses clouded with protective instincts made him fail to recognise the person.

With his gaze turning darker with a killing instinct, he stepped out of the cottage and darkness started to surround him. He was about to shoot the blow of his darkness everywhere around the cottage to get rid of wherever was around, he heard a familiar voice.

"Erebus, it's me. Your mother."

He looked at the familiar woman standing to his right side. She was smart enough to not stand straight ahead of him, giving him a chance to recognise her before he could directly attack the one who intruded his nest.

Recognition flashed in his dark eyes. He slowly retreated to the darkness forming around him and watched his mother approaching.

As Evanthe walked towards him, she could not help but think. 'The intensity of his darkness is as powerful as his father's. If he ever gets hold of his power entirely, he can even destroy all three realms. Thankfully, Drayce is rational and never tried to tap on his powers to that extent. Somewhere it is a good thing Drayce has suppressed his darkness, and didn't let it take over himself.

Erebus can truly be dangerous if ever loses his rationality, but Seren might be the reason to keep him in control. I have to try my best to not let his power be displayed entirely, so deities would never be able to find him. If they did, they would do the same thing with him as they did with his father, or might be something even worse. I can never let deities know about my son's existence.'

She stood facing him, her eyes observing him as she was seeing him after so long.

Erebus looked at her as well, the predatory aura around him disappeared at the sight of his mother.

She slowly moved her hand to touch his face, being careful of not imposing it on him. If he showed any reluctance to be touched by her, she would stop.

But he stayed still, simply looking at her face, letting her hand touch his cheek. .net

Evanthe felt relieved that he didn't reject her.

Especially when the beast has their mate just marked, waiting for her to wake up, their world revolves around their mate and they doesn't like anyone's presence around whether it was even their mother or a sister, let alone being touched by them. Erebus was a beast through and through as his human side was with Drayce, she was surprised he could suppress his beastly instincts and allowed her to be close to him or even touch him.

Her hand gently caressed his cheek with motherly warmth, her eyes moist. "I am glad you recognise me," she said softly, "It's been so long since I saw you, Erebus."

The last time she saw him, he was barely four and half years old. He started to show his existence when Drayce turned three and had started to develop strong emotions like any other kids, but the anger was the prominent one. By three Drayce started to understand the things that offended him and his darkness would show up as a result of his anger.

Then she started to teach Drayce not to let his anger or dark side take over him, that he was a human who lived among humans so he should never use his powers. His destiny was to be a King of Megaris, a human kingdom and he should not rule them with the fear of his powers.

She wondered if it was because of her teaching and the promise he had made to her that he wouldn't use his powers unless it meant to protect someone. He had started to separate his dark side and also, his will to live like a human, which made him hate it.

'He would eventually do whatever he is destined for, and being surpassed till now must be for his own good.'

Erebus simply looked at her wordlessly, his dark eyes unable to let her see any emotions in him.

When she was about to retreat her hand, he placed his hand over hers to keep her hand against his cheek and spoke, "Mother!"

His voice was deeper and heavier than Drayce's, a tinge of roughness to it.

The emotions she was fighting, they showed up, tears started to appear in her eyes. She didn't know what to do and wished she could just hug him, but held back. Letting her touch him was already a limit to the beast's tolerance.

She wiped away her tears and spoke, "I would like to talk to you for longer, but at this moment I am here to help you with your mate. Would it be fine for me to check how she is doing?" she waited for his approval, "Only if you allow me to."

He stared at her wordlessly as if thinking deeply about it and then stepped away, letting her see the entrance of the cottage, the view he was blocking.

Evanthe understood he permitted her. She felt happy, that whether it was Drayce or Erebus, they both loved her the same way.