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Chapter Sixty-Two - Sedjet

Lillian Pov

I stumbled slightly as Diaval growled, clearly sensing my discomfort. Whilst I was yet to bond with him, it was clear we were deeply connected, and his gaze on Damien had shown me everything I needed to see.

Diaval knew we were meant to belong together, I just needed to get to him without Brand snapping Bethany's neck,

But my mother's words shook me to my core, there was no way. The first original couldn't be my father, and if so, didn't that make me related to Damien?

Selene watched me struggle internally as she laughed,

"Before you start to panic my dear, no you have not been fucking your brother" she said as I met Damien's gaze,

"The story of the two brothers who gained immortality was a lie, whilst they were close, they were never blood related. Valamir, your father, and his friend Theudis were close friends, history indeed called them brother. In fact, when they were given the gift of immortality they created the surname Valentiaan, one which they both shared"

"Valamir however grew tired of sharing his throne with his friend and his offspring, and it was he that started the war between the family, compelling those around him to fight on his side as he planned to wipe out his entire race, leaving him alone the most powerful." My mother said as I shook my head,

"Theudis is the father of your mate and Brand here, they come from his legacy, not yours. You are the true heir to this kingdom, that has always been true. The creatures all over the world were not spreading lies, your destiny lies upon the throne."

I shook my head as I struggled to contain all the knowledge,

"Your father however has other plans once he rises again, whilst you are royalty, he is the true king. You will pledge your allegiance to him once he is with us"

"It's not physically possible for me to be his child, he died many years before I was born." I shouted as my mother smiled,

"Lillian, both your sister and you were created many moons before you can recall, Valamir and I decided to aid our cause in the best possible way and to freeze you in time, until you were both needed." She continued as I felt sick, more lies.

Would the deceit ever end?

"You have technically been alive longer than anyone here except me, we just halted your growth until you became valuable to us."

"You have been something that has been prophesised before your conception, legend of your coming has been the one thing that has assured me that one day my mate will return to me" my mother said as my head snapped to her,

Her mate?

Brand stepped forwards with Bethany still in his grip as Diaval growled and I flicked my eyes to him,

His gaze searched me as I narrowed my eyes, tensing slightly.

"Valamir visited me one day, informing me of everything that was to come. He gifted me with my power and instructed me on what I had to complete, I am here to bring him back to ensure he can complete his mission, to rule Ezerene." He said as I watched him carefully, his eyes motioning to Diaval as I frowned,

What the fuck was he hinting at?

Damien pulled against his chains again as my head turned to look at him, "Don't listen to them Lillian, their aim is to distract you, burn those fuckers alive" he yelled as I swallowed tightly, my knees still tensed as I felt Diaval move behind me, he was growing restless, as was I.

Selene took a small step forwards, her hands outstretched,

"Lillian listen to me, claiming that dragon will only lead to more death, more destruction and heartbreak for you. He is almost here, there is nothing you could do now to change it" she said as I took a deep breath,

"Your magic has left you, turning into a vampire has removed you from Hecate's gift and you have no idea what you are doing in this new body. Let us help you" she said gently as I froze, my magic was gone?

I flexed my fingers lightly, expecting the red magic to flow, but it never came. She was right, by turning into the one thing I had hated so much, I had given up the magic that was rightfully mine.

I felt everyone freeze as Diaval growled loudly behind me and I felt a dark shiver run up my spine,

"You need to move now; they are stalling you. Evelyn is almost out of her chains, move now Lillian" Damien spoke into my mind as I glanced between him and Bethany,

"Hyde is on it, just get on the damn dragon" he growled as I met my mother's gaze, her hand slightly outstretched as I took a deep breath.

"GET ON THE FUCKING DRAGON LILLIAN" Damien screamed as I moved and it felt like time slowed down. I sprinted towards Diaval's side as he dipped, ready for me to leap upon his back.

My mother screamed as she ran forwards her hands outstretched, attempting to pull me to the side.

I gasped as I evaded her touch, my wigs outstretching behind me as if they had a mind of their own. They lifted me off my feet as I shot into the air, leaving my mother behind me.

I heard Evelyn break from her chains, Hyde and Damien quickly following suit as carnage began. Men stormed forwards, their armour rattling as my stomach flipped and I watched battle begin.

I slowly plummeted onto Diaval's back as he roared loudly at the contact and I felt something snap into place, almost as if I was looking through his eyes.

He reared up flapping his wings as everyone around took cover and I gasped sliding down his back, I frantically grabbed onto the large spikes covering his side as he began to launch himself up,

My mother screamed as we rose into the air and I clenched my thighs together, in a desperate attempt to not fall off as fear rushing through my body as we rose up into the clouds once again.

Diaval didn't stop until we were hidden from view, the sound of clashing metal coming from below,

I repositioned myself as I took a deep breath, my stomach a pit of nerves. Diaval tilted his head to the side as we waited in the air, whilst he waited for me to command him.

I let out my breath as I repositioned myself, confidence surging through my veins as I gripped on tightly,

"I am Lillian Silverback, Queen of the North, rightful ruler of Ezerene and I am the last dragon partner. I will give them what they deserve" I said as Diaval roared,

"Sedjet Diaval" I commanded as he dove down, his shadow casting across the field.

The men below screamed as I felt adrenaline rush through me,

I was going to burn them all.

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And so the battle begins