Page 110 of A Female Alpha for the Lycan Prince
“What’s the issue with the mountains?” Eric wants to know.
I point in the direction the mountains are located. Even from this distance, they look rough and impassable. “I see,” Eric frowns.
“The man had a witch helping him, probably more than one,” Desmona says. “We know that for certain, as we saw two during the girls’ birthday party. She’s probably enchanted and cursed the whole area around the mountain.”
“I agree,” Jade nods.
“If there is a castle somewhere up there or a house, there has to be an entrance though,” I point out. “And there’d have to be some documentation about a building being up there. They couldn’t have used spells to cover it since the beginning of its existence.”
“You’re absolutely right,” Elden nods. “Would it be possible for you witches to find the entrance?”
“It should be,” Jade nods. “But it might take a few hours, and we would need some help. We’d need more energy to find it. If Celine is right, it probably wasn’t masked when it was built, but still… it has been hidden for many years, maybe centuries… it would have become one with its surroundings.”
“And we’d need someone to take us to the mountain base,” Desmona points out. “I’m too old to teleport.”
“I’ll tell Marcel to bring the truck,” I nod. “Some of my warriors will accompany you for safety. As for the extra energy, what do you need?”
“Justus needs to come with us,” Jade says. “He has witch blood in him. He might not have any powers, but it’s my blood running through him. I can borrow some of his strength.” She looks at me. “You’re needed here, my sweetheart, but maybe you can lend me the twins?”
“The twins work for Prince Eric,” I tell her.
Eric raises his brow and turns to his twin advisors. “Elise and Elodie?”
“Sure, we can help,” Elise starts. “But—”
“—what do you need from us?” Elodie finishes.
“Twins are said to have mystical powers,” Jade points out. “Believe it or not, there is something magical about your mind bond. I just need to borrow some of your energy.”
“Would that be okay with you, Prince Eric?” Elise asks.
“We will be careful,” Elodie adds.
Eric nods. “You can go, but take Emilien with you.”
Emilien looks torn. “And leave you behind?”
Eric beams a smile at him and puts an arm around mine and Elden’s shoulders. “I have two alphas protecting me,” he winks.
Elden snorts. “You’re of alpha blood too. You can protect yourself.”
“If my king says so,” Eric says sweetly.
“Goodness,” Elden groans. “Drop it already.”
“By the way, I’m going to stay here until you accept the throne, Uncle,” Eric says, sounding pumped.
Elden almost looks defeated. It’s a rare sight, but Eric is a force to be reckoned with. Smart, cunning, a bit sly… and always underestimated. I know that his surname is Félin. French for feline predators. How fitting.
Eric stretches. “Show me a photo of the girl, will you? I would like to know who we are searching for. And maybe I could pick up her scent from somewhere too?”
“Right,” I nod. “I forgot you’ve never met Val.” I mind-link Jazz, having her bring her phone with photos of Valerie and one of her sweaters. Jazz is so eager to help she arrives within a couple of minutes. When she shows Eric some photos, Eric beams at us. “What a beauty, she has that Snow White look going for her.”
“You’re aware that she’s being held captive, and we are on a rescue mission,” Elden points out, slightly annoyed. “And that it’s not some sort of bazaar.”
“Absolutely,” Eric nods. “We need to find that beautiful rose.” He ignores Elden’s frown and grabs the sweater Jazz hands him, taking a careful sniff. He blinks, looking a tad confused, before sniffing at it again.
“Is something wrong?” I ask, alarmed.
