Fighting Spirit Series Chapter 57: Royal Lycan

**Jack:**

Mei stood watching as the warriors and Elites unleased their punishment against Dean.

Growling, snarls, the smell of blood filling the air. A loud booming roar caused them to stop, backing away from Dean.

Moon stood tall on the second floor with her radiant piercing jade green eyes. Another roar as she jumped down to stand in front of Dean.

“Shift.” Brutus howled as searing heat rolled through my body.

Feeling my bones cracking, shifting into the massive lycan, standing upright proudly stalking into the center with Moon. Argo and Titus circled around Dean as the warriors and Elites dropped to a knee bowing in respect. Moon snapped at the air, glancing around as she approached Dean.

“Dean, may you find peace.” Moon linked to everyone as she plunged her claws into his chest ripping out his heart.

She released a deep penetrating howl followed by Brutus, Argo, and Titus, then the clan joined in.

Moon shifted stepping forward.

“He may have betrayed us but it does not mean he doesn’t deserve peace.” Mei said placing his heart on the ground.

“LUNA!” Everyone boomed. She stopped mid-step dropping her head shaking it.

“What have I said?” Mei chuckled loudly.

“Yes Mei.” They shouted as Mei continued walking away.

“Eli.” I linked watching Mei disappear towards the house.

“Yeah?” Eli replied with pride etched in his voice.

“Have Desmond look at that photo. I need to check on Mei.” I replied, taking off towards Mei.

Shifting towards the house, knowing it was faster to reach her. Sprinting, throwing the door open, leaping stairs, stopping at our bedroom door, taking a steadying breath. Entering, finding her curled in a ball sobbing on the terrace floor.

“Oh, fuck Mei!” I yelled running over to her, scooping her up into my arms. Gently kissing her head, holding her body to my chest, nudging her cheek with my nose.

“Baby let it out. Let it all out.” I whispered into her ear, rocking her back and forth gently. Her body was trembling.

I cradled her in my arms for two hours as she sobbed before she passed out from mental exertion. Leaving her a note letting her know that I would be in the basement and to link me when she got up.

Seth, Max, and Lexi greeted me quietly when I walked in. Desmond was nowhere in sight but knowing him he probably would ‘poof’ any second.

“How is she?” Seth asked with worried eyes; poor Max and Lexi looked defeated.

“She’s sleeping.” I said walking over to the screen looking at the photo.

“She didn’t have to push herself like that.” Lexi said with a soft concerned voice. I nodded in understanding.

“She did what she felt needed done. She protected her family, even though it ended up being someone she saw as family.” Exhaling heavily, getting angry all over again at the thought of his betrayal.

“She’s still sleeping. Izzy is with her now.” Desmond said ‘poofing’ right next to me, causing Brutus to go berserk.

Growl…

“Easy big guy.” Desmond said throwing his hands up.

Brutus released a roar calming himself down.

“FUCK! Desmond, Brutus almost took your head off. Don’t do that again.” I huffed releasing a long breath. Desmond placed his hand on my shoulder, giving it a light squeeze.

“Where did you find this photo?” Desmond asked walking up to the monitor, staring at the enhanced image.

“It was in a file labeled “Victor Trophies” at Raven’s warehouse.” I said leaning against the edge of the conference table, rubbing my hands over my face.

“We already know Victor and Ivan, but the front two, we have a suspicion its Mei and Lexi’s relatives.” Eli stated as he entered the room with drinks and sandwiches.

“Correct you are. Looking at this photo I want to say it was taken around mid-to-late 1800’s.” Desmond looked over his shoulder as I nodded in agreement.

“1877 Italy.” I replied watching him study the photo.

“Let me introduce: Adalwolfa and Adaulfo Arkas.

Royal Lycan family. This must have been taken at a Royal Supernatural Summit in Italy.” Desmond said taking a seat in a swivel chair, crossing his arms.

“Arkas?” Eli asked leaning against the table edge taking a bite of his sandwich. Desmond got the brightest smartass smile narrowing his eyes.

“Remember what Izzy explained about Demon Wolf being that of the First Wolf King, Lykaon. Arkas was his grandson. Mei and Lexi are from that family. This is great-grandma and her brother. Greek Lycan Royals.” Desmond said pointing at each one looking over at Lexi’s eyes bulging.

“So, what is the connection with your father and his brother Victor?” Max asked taking notes down hissing out Victor’s name.

“My father was friends with them, along with Victor, but if memory serves me correctly, something happened around this time, causing Victor to grow bitter and angry.” Desmond rubbed his fingers on his forehead. Tapping gently trying to remember events.

“So, what you are saying is Victor used my great-grandmother to overthrow your father. Wouldn’t he need her brother also, because Izzy said the Spirit Wolf is two? Twins.” Lexi said leaning back in his chair.

“Correct. The old wives’ tale is pretty close to what happened. Victor thought if he could manipulate his brother Ivan with the Spirit Wolf, then he could get the throne free and clear, but something happened to cause his plan to fail. By the time his plan was discovered, Ada had disappeared and Adaulfo was dead. Luckily, he had not found his mate, so dealing with a heart broken crazed lycan was avoided.”

Desmond hummed closing his eyes, furrowing his brows.

“So, how did you end up meeting Izzy?” Eli asked raising a brow, smiling sheepishly.

“I am 175 years old. I was 32 when this was taken. After Ada disappeared, my father wanted to make sure she was safe, and wanted to protect her. A few Vampire Elites and I were sent on an expedition to locate and protect Ada.” Desmond paused looking at me with bright eyes.

“Creepy.” Brutus laughed.

“About three years later, we ended up in North America, more precisely the mountains of Virginia. Silverstone was a small Lycan Clan hidden in the dense mountain forest. Adalwolfa changed her name to Ada Silverstone; she had twin boys, Travis and Dimitri. Their father was the Alpha of Silverstone, Devon. Ada was scared when we showed up but after I explained that my father wanted to make sure she was safe, and offer her protection, she relaxed.” Desmond broke thought looking at the photo.

Turning swiftly on his heel.

“So, Ada ended up having twin boys with this Alpha, her mate.” I stated kind of asked in a way.

“Second chance mate.” Desmond replied. Sadness growing in his eyes.

“So, her first mate was killed.” Max said leaning forward on the desktop, tapping his pen against his forearm.

“Yes and no. Ada killed him.” Desmond sighed annoyed.

“She killed her mate, why?” Seth asked leaning forward in his chair curious.

“Apparently, he is the one that convinced Victor to use the Spirit Wolf in return for control over the lycans. In the lycan world, it does not work like that. Each lycan descendant has a lineage that follows him or her. When the last Lycan King descendant passed, the Arkas family took over as caretakers of the throne until the next descendant appeared. Ada was able to read his thoughts and memories, discovering his plan with Victor. In order to get close enough, she informed my father of the plot, and to go along with the ploy.” Desmond raised an eyebrow with a cold smile.

“What else is there to the story?” I asked crossing my arms over my chest looking sternly.

“Victor thought he had Ada cornered making her think he was going to kill her mate, but Victor had his own plan. Victor planned to kill them both, but he only managed to wound her and that is how he got ahold of her blood to create the connection. However, her brother managed to stop Victor before he could complete the ritual. My father ‘poofed’ her out and ‘poofed’ back to stop Victor but Adaulfo was already dead.” Desmond was getting annoyed, pacing steadily.

“Okay, so Ada managed to poison her mate, during the blood ritual. It was a slow poison but it did the job. By time Ada made it to Silverstone, he was already dead.”

“After we found her and she explained what occurred, we made an agreement with Devon to provide protection to the clan in return for safe housing.”

“We taught the twins fighting, literature, anything we could to help. I watched them both start their families and so on. Dimitri left to take over his mates’ clan, while Travis stayed behind to take over Silverstone. After the twins took over their clans, the Elites and I returned so that I could take over the throne.” Desmond said smiling proudly, gaining short laughs at his expression.