The Elf King & His Complicated Mate (The Hybrid Series) Book 11

Chapter 22: The Visit Part 1

One Year Later

Emile

We have been slowly sabotaging Roman's allies and businesses, Aidan wanted to break him financially and make sure he loses everything before they kill him. I was in the gym working out when I got a link from Lamira, I was shocked, she said, "Hey Eme, I am in town, can we meet up?" I told her, "Of course, meet me for coffee at Brigade Cafe on Main Street in about one hour," she said, "See you there." I got in the shower and dressed quickly, I got in my car and was there in fifteen minutes, ten minutes before our planned meeting time. I sat and waited until she arrived, I looked at the door as she walked through, she had cut her hair shoulder-length and dyed it brown. She still warms my heart after all these years, I got up to greet her kissing both sides of her cheeks and we sat down. She told me that she was on her way to visit, Zack, and I wanted to ask about him but I refused.

We had lattes and breakfast, and she told me, that she was thinking about moving back to Elvira but Malric loves it in Faeora, I told her, "You are missing nothing here." I looked at the love bite near her mark and knew she was happy with Malric, she held my hand and said, "You deserve happiness, Emile, you should marry, Vicki." I smiled looking at her and thought I should take the plunge, it's not like I will step down anytime soon and I could always let Levi or Jared's future heirs take over. I also got the law changed for same-s*x unions, so my son could come home when he is ready, even if it is with his companion, Laddie. We spoke about her other kids, she was a grandmother now, I must say, a sexy one. She got a call from Malric and headed to meet up with him, I watched her walk out and I sat there thinking about how I screwed up with everyone I ever loved in my life.

I was about to leave when I saw a note appear, it was Zack's address, he was in Elvira on business, I knew it was Lamira who sent it. I left the cafe wondering if I should visit him, we hadn't spoken since Eva died, and my heart was heavy, so I decided to take the plunge and see my son. I reached the resort and I was given his room number since my brother own the place, I knocked and Laddie opened the door in a towel, he said, "Babe, you got a visitor," letting me in. Zack came out of the bedroom with a towel on also, he looked at me, I could tell he wasn't happy to see me when Laddie excused himself back to the bedroom. I said, "You are staying in Jared's suite," hurt that Jared didn't say anything. He pours a scotch saying, "I stopped speaking to you, not my uncle, how did you know I was here anyway?"

He put the glass to his mouth waiting for my answer when Laddie came out dressed in jeans and a t-shirt kissing, Zack, before leaving. I hated him but held that in because I had to accept him if I wanted my son in my life again, once the door closed, I said, "Your mother met me for breakfast this morning." He didn't seem amused and sat down, saying, "Mother thinks we should bury the hatchet but I think differently." I sat down and said, "I think we should," he started laughing saying, "You hate Laddie, Dad, I'm not stupid," I smiled because he called me 'Dad' and I missed that for so long. I said, "It doesn't matter what I feel as long as you are happy," he looked at me not knowing if I meant it, he sighed and said, "We are here for a meeting with developers, we are thinking about getting a vacation home here but I was also shopping to get an art studio."

I could tell he was having difficulty talking to me, and I said, "You don't have to walk on eggshells around me," he smiled and said, "What are you really doing here?" My heart was still heavy, I said, "I miss you, Zack, I am here because I want to fix what I broke...," he cut me off and said, "It doesn't work like that, you not only didn't approve of my mating with someone I loved for many years, you cut me off, leaving me to struggle but I thank you for doing it because it learn me to live without you, it taught me that you don't matter in my life anymore. I have made my own money by turning my hobby into a career and started businesses because of the man you hate, he believed in me, in us, and not once did he leave my side but you did. I left tickets with Jared for the art show tonight, you can come or don't, I don't care," he then got up and went into the bedroom leaving me in my thoughts, I hurt Zack, and it will take a lot to fix us.

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The Art Show

I had Victoria with me as we were being driven to Zack's art studio, it was an opening and he planned to open more around Elvira, Zack is a famous sculptor that the Elites loved. He made millions with his artwork, the good thing is, many people didn't know he was my son and I was glad he was still protected. Our population grew, but not many people met or remembered him and I loved it that way for a reason. He still had his hair dyed and wore contacts to hide his unique eyes, my family was already there to support him, Vickie held my hand because I was nervous. Aidan mind-linked me, "Hey Eme, I will be in attendance tonight with Drax, I heard this kid was good, I need a few art pieces." I said, "You know don't you," he said, "Of course, I know but your secret is safe with me," I smiled knowing I could trust Aidan.

I met Jared by the entrance with the woman he was seeing, and he linked me, "I am sorry, Eme, I should have told you we still kept in touch, it just got lost with all the s**t we had to deal with over the years." I was still angry with him, he lied to me about Zack but I wasn't willing to lose any more family, so I told him, "I forgive you, Jared, it was just shocking, thank you for looking out for him." Jared walked up to me, hugged me, and walked inside where Mendai and Levi were waiting. Polly was Levi's date and I smiled at them, they looked good together, and Lamira was also on Malric's arm looking amazing. Aidan had Michelle on his arm and Cayden was here with Allison, Zack had quite the turnout. I watched in awe at how he handled his new and old clients, Laddie was proud of him, maybe, I judged him too harshly.

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Victoria

I was happy to be at Emile's side, I looked at the engagement ring on my hand and smiled, he finally proposed tonight and although I was shocked, I accepted. We decided to keep it private for now, we talked about kids because we were chosen, I couldn't give him any and he didn't care. I decided then and there to give up my fated mate by wearing his mark once we had the wedding and coronation. I haven't met my mate and I kept out of Faeora for that reason, I wish Emile was my mate but he is not, I love him and that won't change any time soon. We both know the risk and agreed if we do find our mates, we won't reject them and will part on good terms with each other. I walked with two flutes of champagne heading over to Emile, he smiled took one, and kissed my lips, his friend Alpha Ares looked at me and smiled.

His girlfriend Michelle smiled at me and we decided to leave the boys alone when Emile linked and asked me, "Did I give you permission to leave, my little flower?" I knew what to expect as my p***y got wet instantly, Alpha Ares cleared his throat because as a hybrid, he probably smelt my arousal and I turned around and tip-toed kissing my man and linking him, "When we get home you can punish me, Master," then walked away with Michelle as he groaned in link telling me about his hard-on. I smiled as we met up with a few other ladies and I admit I love the life of the Elites, Emile changed my life when he took me out of the brothel, I worked it because it was the only way to raise my little sister after our parents were killed. I tried to get jobs but whoever hired me whether as a maid or stable girl made me f**k them before p*****t.

Eventually, I met a 'nice guy' who talked me into the nightlife because I was young and impressional, he told me men would pay a lot of money for s*x. I was already being exploited, so I did it to rent a little cottage and feed my sister, the night I met Emile was my first night there, I was shy but had to brave it out to make money. I was shocked that he decided to take me back to Elvira with him, I brought my sister along but I kept her hidden at his request from everyone, except for Jared. He had her placed with a nice couple since I spent most days in the Palace as one of Emile's mistresses, something I didn't want my sister to find out about until she was an adult. Later, she was kidnapped by Roman's Beta, Axel while hanging out with friends. She was forced to do things I could only imagine but she survived and I owe it all to my fiance. I could never betray Emile, I owe him and I would give my life before I let anyone hurt him again.

Emile put his hands around me and said, "Excuse us ladies, I need my fiance for a minute," not realizing what he said when everyone cheered. I saw Zack out of the corner of my eye and he wasn't happy, Emile kissed my neck but I could also smell the alcohol on him and knew this was bad because he only drinks to bury his feelings. I walked with him to the bathroom and locked the door, he smiled and pulled me to him kissing my lips, I mind-linked him, "You need to sober up, don't ruin it for Zack." He placed me on the counter stood between my legs and said, "He hates me," rubbing my n****e from the outside of my dress. He sucked my neck and I moaned, he put his hand under my dress took my panties off, and threw it on the ground. He pulled me to the edge of the counter, I didn't realize his d**k was out and he started sweating profusely, something wasn't right before I felt him enter me.