Finding Her True Alpha
Chapter 85: Milo and Eric

Ashlyn

I followed Sage out of our tent with both my mates on my heels. They weren’t happy about me not immediately jumping into their arms, but I was still upset. I understand their need to protect me, just as I have the same need to protect them. But we need to stick together. We should be equals. And they need to learn that I can take care of myself.

Milo was waiting outside my tent to speak with me.

He seemed pretty anxious, but maybe it’s because my mates are following me like guard dogs.

“Milo, Hi, is everything okay?” I asked him, giving him a hug. He hesitated at first, but soon returned the hug.

“Everything is great, my queen. I heard we are leaving soon, and I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you have done for us.” He said with a smile.

Milo was a very handsome guy with dark shaggy hair, bright blue eyes, and was around six feet tall. He definitely could have all the ladies.

“Milo, there is no need to thank me, and I’m glad that you are going home safely. I want you to know that I will keep tabs on the investigation that King Theo is leading.” I told him and he nodded.

“Mates?” He asked, pointing with his head, motioning behind me.

“Yes, Milo, this is the Dragon Prince and the Alpha Prince.” I introduced him.

“And you told them?” He asked me.

“Yes, they know,” l answered him.

“What, you told him?” Derek huffed out, and I sighed.

“l can hear the heartbeat. She wanted to help feed us and I told her she couldn’t because she’s pregnant.” Milo explained, and Mason growled, causing me to turn to look at him.

“You offered to feed vampires?” Mason asked me, stunned.

“Of course l did. They are my people, are they not?” I asked him.

“That’s quite an intimate thing to offer.” He said, pushing his l!ps into a line, and even Derek looked upset.

“I was going to put it in a cup. Really, you two?” I asked them with a huff. And Milo let out a laugh, shaking his head.

“It’s okay, my Queen. Not everyone knows the ways of us vampires,” he said.

“Thank you for being so patient. And I would love to learn more about the vampire race. I will have to come for a visit after this is all over.” I told him and his face lit up.

“It would be an honor, my queen.”

“Now, please give this to your father. I hope it will help him get better,” I told him. I touched his arm and my body glowed white. The magic flowed out of me and into him. He gasped when the light touched his skin and I could see goosebumps erupting all over his body.

“My Queen. Thank you.” He said with tears in his eyes. He wrapped me in a tight hug and I returned it. I was happy to bless him. He sacrificed so much for his family, and meeting him put a lot of this war into perspective for me.

“Milo, we are leaving now,” Sage called over to us.

“Be safe.” I told him once he let go.

“You as well, my Queen.” He bowed before he followed Sage. Derek moved up to me, wrapping his arms around my waist. I was watching Sage and Nathan leading the vampires to where they would open a portal.

“That was queenly of you, Babygirl.” He said, while resting his chin on my shoulder.

“Tm not happy with both of you, but meeting them has put a lot into perspective for me. They aren’t here, fighting because they want to be. They are being forced.

And I’m even guilty of not listening. I have innocent b***d on my hands.” I told them with tears in my eyes.

I’ve killed more than my fair share of vampires and I should have stopped to listen to why they were there. I didn’t know that they were being forced to fight. And I even understood Eric’s position. He was just trying to put his skills to work and make some money for himself so he could survive.

Mason walked over to me, standing in front of me.

He took my cheek in his hand and I leaned into his touch.

I’ve missed them both so much.

“Baby, what b***d are you talking about?” He asked me and I sighed.

“The vampires at Blue Moon, I should have stopped to listen. But l let my emotions fuel my actions. And I shouldn’t have done that. I shouldn’t have even killed Chantel. Honestly, I don’t even remember doing it. I was just so angry and hurt, and then she was gone.” I told them. Derek squeezed me tight to him and k!ssed my neck.

“I’m sorry she was here. I thought she would actually do her job.” He sighed into my neck.

“You have no more exes hanging out here, do you?” I asked him.

“No, I promise.” He answered. He turned me in his arms, forcing Mason to let go of my cheek.

“You are the only one that I want,” Derek whispered before he crushed his l!ps to mine. It would have been a super romantic moment if a sweaty and very na*ked Liam hadn’t interrupted.

“Ashlyn, you’re okay,” he panted, pulling my attention from my mate, who was clearly holding back a growl.

“Liam, you’re here! And na*ked.” I exclaimed, looking up at the very interesting sky.

“Yeah, sorry. I arrived this morning and they wouldn’t let me see you. I was just on patrol,” he said.

“How fucken dare you leave without telling me?!” He exclaimed, and I glared at him.

“You wouldn’t have let me leave and you know it. I had to do what I needed to do.” I scolded him.

“Okay, that’s fair, but still. You could have left a note. I was so worried about you.” He said with concern.

“I’m sorry. Next time, I promise to leave a note if you go shower and put some damn pants on.” I told him with a smirk.

“Fine, I’ll go put pants on, but try not to stare as I walk away.” He whispered, k!ssing my cheek. And I started laughing.

“Just go before my mates try to kill you.” I shook my head at him. He seriously had a death wish saying that in front of Derek. Mason probably wouldn’t kill him, but I knew Derek would.

“You’re no fun, beautiful,” he said before he wandered off.

“I swear to the goddess, I’m going to kill him.” Derek grumbled out, making me laugh.

“Liam is harmless. Besides, he’s going to make the best uncle.” I said, and Derek looked down at me and smiled.

“We are having a baby.” He smiled and both of them Wrapped me in a group hug.

“I know. He has to be pushed out of my body.” I mumbled into Derek’s chest.

“You’ll do fantastic, Baby. And we’ll be right beside you, taking all the insults. I’m sure you’ll be yelling at us.” Mason said, squeezing me tight.

“Okay, both of you stop. You’re squishing the baby.” I squealed out. And they both stopped squeezing me.

I looked around Mason and I noticed Eric was talking to one rogue he was working with. I knew I had to tell him about Donny. They were such good friends.

I could feel the emotions building in my chest at the thought of having to say those words out loud.

“Baby, what’s wrong?” Mason asked me, concerned.

He took my cheeks in his hands so I would look up at him.

“I have to go talk to Eric. I’ll be right back.” I told them, moving away from both of them and walking towards Eric.

“Buttercup,” Eric exclaimed when he noticed me. He wrapped me in a hug and k!ssed my forehead, and I couldn’t hold back the sob that escaped. He pulled away from me, looking down at my face. The tears were falling as I looked at his concerned face.

“Buttercup, what’s wrong?” He asked me. “Buttercup?” Mason asked behind me.

“I was friends with Brad,” Eric told him.

“But you’re a rogue,” Mason questioned.

“It’s a long story,” he answered.

“Eric, I don’t have good news.” I hiccupped.

“Hey, whatever it is, you can tell me, okay?” His voice was soothing.

“It’s about Donny.” I choked out, but I couldn’t finish what I needed to tell him. I am full on sobbing now. Poor Donny, he didn’t deserve to be pulled into this.

“What’s wrong with Donny?” Eric asked me, but it was Mason that answered.

“We found his body a few weeks ago after we arrived here.”

“Wait, what?” Eric yelled out.

“I’m so sorry, Eric. They killed him to get to me.” I sobbed out and Eric wrapped me in a hug.

“No, Buttercup. They killed him because they’re monsters. And you know, Donny, he would have protected you with his life. We all would.” He whispered, and I nodded. I knew he was right, but it didn’t make the guilt any easier to, shallow.

He held me until my sobs finally calmed down and I knew I looked like a hot mess when I finally pulled away from him.

“Buttercup, I have to report to Delta Dylan, but I’ll find you after my patrol, okay?” He told me and I nodded.

Eric looked behind me at my mates.

“We have her. Go on.” Derek said, and Eric nodded.

But before he left, he k!ssed my forehead. I was feeling emotionally drained, and it wasn’t even noon yet. I was ready just to crawl into my sleeping bag and go to sleep. Mason grabbed my hand and pulled me into his chest.

“Eric is a friend of Brad’s?” He whispered, and I nodded.

“He’s rogue now because he killed the guy his mate was cheating on him with. I’ve known him for years. He was being paid by Susan for his services. He was a part of the group that I stumbled upon,” I explained.

“He shouldn’t have been banished,” Mason said, and l agreed.

“His mate was lan’s father’s, Gamma’s daughter.

She was safe, and they banished him. I’m going to bring him back to Silver Moon. He’s an excellent warrior and person.” I told both of them.

“l understand, Baby. I’ll make sure he has a place in the military, if that’s what he wants.” Mason said, and I looked up at him.

“Thank you.” I breathed out.

“Babygirl, you did nothing wrong. Donny’s death is not on you.” Derek said, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind.

“He died because he knows me. Not only do I feel guilty, but now I’m more worried than ever about all the people that I love.” I sighed.

“Babygirl, Mason and I aren’t going anywhere, you’re officially stuck with the both of us.” Derek mumbled into my neck.

“Promise?” I whispered.

“Promise.” They both said together, making me smile.

“Have you eaten today, Baby?” Mason asked, and I shook my head.

“Just the granola bar. I didn’t even get to eat my apple,” I told them.

“Okay, let’s find you something to eat and then you can lie down for a bit.” Derek said, k!ssing my neck.

“I really want a cookie.”