The Prophecy Of The Hybrid Heir (Book 2)

The Prophecy

*Roman*

After the door closes behind Symone, I stand close to listen to her conversation with Cesar. I knew that she was hurt, but to hear her cry so much enraged me. It reminded me of the pain I watched her endure. I remember her dying in my arms because of him. It made me want to rip his heart from his body.

I saw him hug her and she sobbed into his chest. I had seen enough. She may have forgiven that old man, but I certainly did not. I opened the door and gave him a deathly glare. Symone walked to me and placed her hand on my chest to calm me. I knew she could sense my anger. I had some words for Cesar, but I was not going to say them in front of her. 

The door was closed, but I never took my eyes off of Cesar. He stared at me for a moment with sorrow in his eyes. It did not waver me for a moment. "You almost destroyed her, and yet you hug her. She may have forgiven you, but I never will." He said nothing. He simply sat down on the edge of the bed and smiled at me.

"She looks radiant. I see you have been taking great care of her. I am proud of you, boy." I take a large stride towards him. "Why are you acting as if nothing has happened!? You are smiling and making small talk after almost killing my wife and our unborn child!" I can hear Goliath in my tone. Cesar flinches.

"I know that there is nothing I could ever say that will make it okay. There is nothing I could say to make you forgive me. I will die regretting what I did to you both. I am just happy that you both are safe and happy now, despite my horrible actions. No two people I know deserve happiness more than you two young people." 

I look down at him, still feeling nothing for him- not even pity. "You die tomorrow morning. I hope your final thoughts are of the pain and suffering you caused on my mate." Goliath spit the words at him. "No worries about that, son. I have thought about it every single day since she spared by life because of you." I begin thinking about the night she almost killed him- how she was so consumed by pain and hatred that she almost damned her soul because of him and my blood boils more.

"Make no f*****g mistake. I only stopped her to save her soul. I couldn't give any f***s about your life or the life of your b***h daughter. You could both burn tomorrow for all I care." He looks down at his hands and I exit the room, slamming the door behind me. 

I step to Oberon who is now talking to Altair. "Where is Symone?" Then look at each other, then me. "She insisted on talking to Lana. She said she had a message for her." the elf said. I got close to the door so that I could hear what was being said. "Roman is an incredible lover. He is so passionate and rough at the same time." Lana's words made me want to vomit at the memory of touching her. "The way he touched me? Mmm. I can still feel his tongue on my-"  I peered in and saw Symone on top of Lana with her forearm pressed against her throat. 

The guard quickly opened the door and I ran in. Symone barely noticed my presence. Altair yells for her. "Night Fire! Her words are just that- words! Do not give her that power over you. You are better than that- better than her!" I gently place my hand on her shoulder and she turns to look at me.

"Let her go babe. She is not worth this energy. You have to think about what this stress can do to you and our baby." I said softly, hoping to calm my mate down. She stood up and I wrapped myself around her body, guiding her out of the cell as the door was closed behind us. 

Altair scolded her a bit for losing her temper. It is interesting to see her interact with him. He seems to care for her as a daughter. I could see that on our wedding day as he walked her down the aisle. And she respects him as a mentor and father figure. 

Oberon offers my wife some chocolate chip cookies to calm her and I knew she couldn't refuse. We go back up into the main floor and he guides her to the kitchen. "There is plenty of room here if you two would like to spend the night. The rest of the council will be arriving tomorrow for the execution. We do not take these things lightly and no one finds joy in having to do this, but it is something that must be done."

Oberon seems to be a wise elf. He seems just and fair. I respect that. I look over at my mate who is nodding. "Thank you, but I can't stay here. I do not want to be anywhere near here when they- when it happens." She looks at me before mind linking me. 

"Please baby, I don't want to stay tonight." I grab her hand and look at Oberon. "If my wife does not wish to stay, then we will be on our way soon." Oberon bowed his head slightly then turned to smile at Symone. "I am truly sorry for all you have endured my dear. You are a very unique human to be able to handle such a situation." he complimented. 

She simply smiled at him softly. "Symone, Roman. Before you two go, I must speak with you both." Altair insisted. We both get up and follow him into the next room and he closes the door behind us. "Please, sit down." He gestures us to sit in the chairs in front of the desk he stepped behind. 

"What's wrong?" Symone asked. I looked at her, then back at him. "Nothing gets passed you, does it?" Altair looked at her with a half smile. "Something's wrong?" I looked at them both again. "He blinks a lot when he is about to tell me something bad." Symone said, looking directly  at him. "Now tell me what it is."

"It's about your baby." My eyes shoot right at Altair. "WHAT ABOUT OUR BABY?" I stood yelled in his direction. "Please, settle down, alpha." I sat down, looking over at my wife. She looked worried too. "Tell me what you know." Symone demanded. 

"As you both know, your bond is incredibly unique. Nothing about the bond between you two is normal- not even for the supernatural  words. It was blessed in a very special way by the Moon Goddess herself. But did you ever ask yourselves why?" 

Symone and I looked at each other, perplexed. Neither one of us ever questioned our bond or why it was so important that it never be broken. "Your bond was reinforced by the Moon Goddess because this baby needed to be conceived and born into this world. This baby is just as special as you." He looks at Symone.

"Roman, you are an alpha. You are stronger than an average wolf. Symone, you are human, but were chosen to hold a very special power from the Moon Goddess. You hold the power to protect and heal those around you." Altair continued. 

"Yes, but I still don't know how to use it. I have only managed to use it twice and it was when Roman was hurt. I can't call on it on a whim." Symone confessed. "The powers you possess are like any other skill you have learned in your life. You must train hard in order to harness it." Altair explained.

"Wait. What does this have to do with our unborn baby?" I interrupted. He cleared his throat. "The power that you two possess give this child power that no one has ever harnessed. Your child is obviously a hybrid- human and wolf. But since you, Symone are no ordinary human, you are passing down a great power to your baby. This power makes your baby a target for evil."

Symone and I look at each other, then she places her hand on her belly. "But why would evil want our baby?" Altair stood and walked in front of the desk and leaned on it. "There is a century long prophecy of a baby born between two powerful beings. One of them is a wolf, and the other is an abnormal human. 

Your baby will tip the scale of good versus evil. Good will have a great advantage with this infant growing up with two good, powerful parents. The demon that helped Cesar control you, Roman? He was a mere minion of someone much stronger. He will seek your child to try to tip the scale in their favor."

I felt my heart begin to pound, threatening to burst from my chest. "I will not let that happen. I will die before I let someone take our child away." I looked at Symone and her face was riddled with fear. "Fear not, Night Fire. You have the power to protect yourself and those around you. You need only to learn how to harness that power."

Symone stands and steps towards him. I come to her side swiftly. "I need you to teach me how to control the power that was given to me, Master." I look at her and raise my eyebrow. "No, you are in no condition to be training. You need to relax. I will take care of you both. I promise." Symone shoots me a look of annoyance. 

"Roman, I was given this power- I was given this baby to protect. This is not just your job. I cannot, no, I will not just sit around and have others protecting me when I have to power to protect myself and others. I have to learn how to control this power. Otherwise, what would have been the point in giving it to me?"

She places her hands on my chest and looks deep into my eyes. "I love you, Roman. But you can't stop this. We have to do this together. I have to become stronger to protect my loved ones just as you do. I need you with me on this. It will be harder to do without you."

I kiss her sweet, full lips and brush her soft hair from her face. "Of course, my Luna. Anything your need, I am there." She smiles at me, then turns back to Altair, who then turns to me. "If it will make you feel better, I will train her on a schedule that will fit you both. That way you two will not be away from each other much, and she will always be safe." 

He said to me. I nodded in agreement. Although I did not like the idea of her being away from me while a potential threat lurks nearby, I knew that there was no safer place for her than with the powerful and masterful Altair O'darius. No one can even locate him, let alone stand toe to toe with him. She would be safe, always. 

But I cannot help worrying about my pregnant wife when she is not near me. "Weekdays only, no weekends. She also can't be gone for longer than 4 hours a day. She has other responsibilities as Luna and as a business owner. She cannot be overworked in the condition she's in." She looked at me with a raised eyebrow and a half smile. 

Altair gave a chuckle and shook my hand. "Sounds good." 

*Symone*

I stood there looking at my husband and my mentor shake hands after they decided on a schedule for me. Normally I would be putting my two cents in, considering it had something to do with me, but I was still so distracted by what Altair had just said about my unborn baby.

I am carrying a legend. This baby is the future of good and I am its mother, its protector. I knew I had to become stronger in order to make sure my baby is brought safely into this world and away from evil. That was my only priority now. I must get stronger. This baby needs me more than I ever imagined.

I knew that things would change even more now. Roman had been so cautious with be since Stephen kidnapped me and tried to force me to be his mate and Luna, but now? I already knew things would get worse. I probably wouldn't even be able to pee without him going into the bathroom with me. 

But I don't hold it against Roman for being so overprotective. The last time a threat was made against he, he sent his best warriors to protect me and they weren't enough. I know he won't like me being away from him to train with Master Altair, but I must go. I must learn how to finally call this power that was given to me. I can't just cross my fingers and hope it works the next time I might need it. 

Of course, I don't want to live in constant fear of the unknown. I want to know that anything that may come our way, I will be able to handle myself if necessary. 

We say our goodbyes to Oberon and Altair, then step outside just as Roman's truck is being pulled up in front of the building. I give Oberon and Master Altair a hug before we are on our way. "I will be seeing you again very soon, Night Fire. You get you some rest, huh?" Altair smiled at me. 

I nodded and let Roman help me into the truck, and we drove off the property and out through the gate. We were silent for a short while. My guess is he was in deep thought about what Altair told us, as was I. "Are you worried?" he finally said. I shook my head and smiled at him. "No. Between you, me and our entire pack, this baby will have plenty of love and protection. I think it's a waste of time to be concerned."

I grabbed his hand and kissed it. He kissed mine in return. "True, but you know I am going to beef up security." I laughed. "Yes, baby. I know. I would expect nothing less from you." We drive a few hours then decide once again to get a hotel for the night before making our way back to our pack.