Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 62

"Can I just be healed already!" Lucy growled and crossed her arms over her chest. It had been several days since she was rescued. Several days of still not being able to heal or be healed. And her family was keeping her still. From the bed to the couch. At least now she was moved back to the main floor. But it was ridiculous. They even had her in a wheelchair now. Between Derek, Aba and her family, she was being smothered.

Though Aba had been sent to give the king and queen an update and they were waiting for him to return. And Jasper and Brian had went back to witch hunting. They both formed a partnership together and made a friendly competition. The first one to capture the witch wins. And the loser must shave their head. Either way... this was a win win situation for Lucy.

"Just enjoy the pampering my love." Derek chuckled as he brought a drink next to her. He leaned his head down to her and gently pecked the top of her head. Taking a moment to let his nose linger in her hair while he took in hits of her scent. "I don't want to be pampered. I want up!" Lucy snorted with a pout.

"Even once you are healed I'm putting you in bubble wrap." Justice beamed at her while she shot him an irritated look.

"I feel just as confined as Lucy. I'm stuck holed up here while Brian and Jasper get to stretch their muscles." Aiden growled. "Though it is nice to be with everyone. Mom and dad are enjoying spending time with everyone as well. Even though grandma and grandpa had to leave today. Even Cody and Jason are getting to spend some rare time together too. I guess this is the positive. We are all getting to spend some precious time with everyone. Even you and me Lucy. Our time together is coming to an end too." "It isn't coming to an end Aiden. Sure we might not live together but we are only a portal away." Lucy gave him a small smile. Then she felt the familiar burn as if she was about to shift. This must be a good sign. Her magic must be coming back. Her eyes met with Aiden's who also had a peculiar look on his face.

And then just like that they both shifted into their lycan's forcefully.

"What is going on?!" Derek asked in shock.

Lucy and Aiden looked at each other. At that moment Lucy felt her body completely heal but this wasn't just about what happened to her. Something also forced Aiden to shift.

"Great... something weird is happening again..." Micah stood up sprinting out of the room. "I'll get Wyatt."

Lucy tried to shift back but couldn't. And even more weird... she couldn't communicate with anyone.

Aiden?

I hear you Lucy.

Okay... she could communicate with Aiden. But why couldn't she communicate with Derek? He was her soul mate. What was severing that connection?

A mass entrance of nervous family members came into the room.

"What is going on?" Wyatt asked. Lucy! Aiden! But they didn't answer him. Their heads looked his way but he couldn't hear their voices.

Derek walked up and touched Lucy. "I can't hear her thoughts... but I can sense her emotions. She is confused too..." He ran his fingers through her fur and squatted down to her. "It is just one adventure after another for us, huh?" Lucy licked at his face and gently pushed her muzzle under his neck. She felt him wrap his arms around her neck and hug her body closely.

Lee's eyes darkened as he felt the aura in the room. There was a small trace of the energy of Lycaon. Lycaon was the deity of the lycan's... once upon a time. But when the lycan's 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. But Lycaon wouldn't do anything to hurt his precious lycans. This must be a test of sorts.

So I guess we are stuck like this for now? Aiden looked up at Lucy who turned her head to look at him.

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 silence again.

Aiden, Lucy. A familiar voice entered their minds next. They both turned their heads up to Levi.

Levi sighed in relief. At least he could communicate with them. He was a deity after all certain perks came with that. Good, you can hear me.

Yes, we can't shift back. A voice said if we want to be able to shift we need to find one frozen in time and release her from her fate... I think she is meant to be Aiden's mate. Lucy listened as Aiden 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 it is 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? Lee chuckled darkly.

But they are mine. Like the dragons are yours. And the future king must claim his queen. Until then they will be stuck in this form.

Why drag my sister into this if it is my task? Aiden 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 is it I can do? Lucy asked the voice in her head.

This is where I'll find out if you are 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 aid Lucy and Aiden now. The code is 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 are 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? Aiden asked.

This was an arrangement between the moon goddess and myself.

You are interfering with a soulmate bond. Lee growled.

No, I haven't. They are still connected. The mind link 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 antiques. 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. And Rogio has agreed to stand aside for this trial. After all... she was mine before she mated to one of his. Now... lets see if they are worthy of their species.

They felt the connection cut out and Lucy and Aiden just looked at each other quietly. On the positive from the sounds of it whatever potion the witch had it should not affect them. But on the negative, they were stuck in this form right now.

Lee sighed and looked up at Wyatt and Freya. "Lycaon has given Lucy and Aiden a task. I can't intervene because he is their deity. But I did find out some good news. Lucy and Aiden are no in danger from the witch's potion. They are not separate from their wolves. They are one. 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 Aiden'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," Wyatt growled angrily. He was so tired of deities involving his family in their antiques.

"No." Derek said calmly trying to feel through Lucy's emotions what her thoughts were. "It is best for you and Freya to stay here where it is safe. I'll go and bring Abaddon and Justice."

"You won't be able to help them with their task..." Levi said quietly.

"I won't leave Lucy's side. Not after... what happened." Derek's voice grew quiet and he felt Lucy nuzzle her head into him. It still stung. Lucy being taken still was bitter and painful for him. It was something he wasn't sure he would ever get over. The fear of of losing Lucy and what she had been through... He shifted his fingers through the fawn-colored wolf. The feelings of her love flowed into him. He smiled. No matter what form she was in she was still his. She was still the one his heart was connected to. Still... he would prefer her human form for several reasons.

"I can send Micah too." Alexis listened as he immediately objected.

"No. I'm not leaving your side Alexis. I'm your guardian. Justice is Lucy's. It is best I stay with you."

"Who is going to touch me here? With my father around?" Alexis frowned folding her hands over her chest.

"I'm going to be checking in with them and going back and forth. I agree it is best to keep the guardians with their own charges for now. Lycaon wouldn't give them a task they couldn't handle. I'm sure there is another purpose behind this... Let the five of them handle it." Lee said quietly. "This is something that is meant for just those two."

"You can't expect me to just sit here..." Titus said with an irritating bite.

"I'll keep my eye on them." Lee looked at Titus and then to Wyatt. "These tasks are usually for a purpose..." Plus he knew the family right now would intervene too quickly and could potentially sabotage Lucy and Aiden. Lycaon could very well not let them shift again if he gets angered.

"I don't see why we can't just send a small army to accompany them." Titus interjected again. A few of his dragons at the very least would make them all feel better.

"Because this is a challenge, Titus. There can be consequences for intervening. Like I said I'll be watching over them from a distance. If anything seems too bad I'll stop it."

"Sounds like we don't have a choice." Freya clicked her tongue angrily.

"You don't. If we interfere they may end up stuck in their feral form. He can keep them there..." Lee knew everyone was angry over this. The family had been under a lot of stress lately. But there wasn't anything anyone could do. "You two be careful." Wyatt said with a sad frown.

"Justice... stay safe and alert out there." Jason looked at his son... a guardian. This was his role now. It is his sole purpose to protect Lucy. Still... it is hard to let your child go knowing there will be dangers.

"Don't worry I'll keep us all safe." Justice looked over at Derek. "It will look like we are just taking our new pets for a walk." He chuckled and Aiden let a low growl of annoyance slip from his throat. So Lucy... any idea where to start?

Anxious to find your mate? Lucy turned wagging her tail slightly. This was potentially exciting they might end up finding Aiden's other half.

If it is my mate out there then yes. Plus I don't want to stay like this forever. This is a pain.

Aiden, maybe being in a feral form is a hint. Perhaps you can sense her?

Oh yeah maybe. Here I had in my head we would be looking for ice or something...

Lucy rolled her eyes and growled in annoyance.

"What is the matter, Lucy? Aiden getting frustrating?" Derek chuckled feeling his mate's emotions.

"We need an interpreter. I don't speak lycan." Justice chuckled and looked up at Lee.

Just then Aba appeared in the room. He looked around in confusion and his eyes met with the two lycans. "Okay... what did I miss?"

"Quick version... The deity Lycaon forced them into their feral forms to complete a task and if we aid them they may remain in their feral forms." Justice said with and scowl. "Can you hear Lucy's thoughts?"

"I can communicate with my master always. But I won't relay anything... deities can be spiteful asses... no offense." Aba turned and shrugged looking at Lee.

"None taken."

He could have at least told us where to look. Aiden sighed in annoyance.

How about the old lycan kingdom? I think that would be the most logical starting point.

You think my mate is a lycan? Aiden wagged his tail in excitement.

Well, I think that makes the most sense.

Alright... let's go then. Aiden walked up to Freya and leaned his head into her hand. He knew his parents were worrying and he wanted to reassure them. Lucy went it did the same thing. It was a simple gesture but all they could do to convey their feelings. "So Aiden, you going to give me a ride? Look... I think it makes sense. We can cover ground faster on your backs." Justice said chuckling.

Though it was a joke Aiden and Lucy both looked at each other. It wasn't a bad idea. They could cover ground easily and fast this way. And also keeping them all close. Sure, Derek and Justice were fast but Lucy and Aiden's four legs were superior in speed. And their lycans were a towering size that could easily carry someone on their back. Aba could teleport along with them with ease.

"Wait that was a joke." Justice licked his lips nervously as he let out a dry chuckle. Talk about a moment he should have inserted his foot in his mouth.