The Lycan's Little Witch
Author
Harmony S.
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Chapters
35
Emily is the daughter of a witch and the stepdaughter of a werewolf. When she’s rejected by her mate, she moves into her godmother’s house to continue her training to become the next High Magus.
Three years later, she attends her brother in spells’s welcome ceremony. There, she meets the third prince of the lycan kingdom, Fabian, who claims her as his amore, the fated mate of a lycan.
But can Emily overcome her initial instinct to reject Fabian? Is she ready to heal the heartbreak of the past? Will she survive being kidnapped by the Necromancer and pass the trials sent her way?
The Letter and the Blade
EMILY
What do I hear?
The wind dances in the air, while the leaves and trees join in. An ant is rushing up a tree to join their colony with news of food. Grass ruffling at the movement of bunnies running through it.
What do I feel?
I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, while also feeling the chills of the light breeze. I feel sorrow from afar as a parent mourns the loss of their child. I feel the joy of a man proposing to his love.
What do I smell?
I smell the sweet fragrance of lavender as it travels through my body. I smell—
“EMILY!”
For a brief second, I could’ve sworn I heard glass breaking.
I sigh. So much for meditation…
I turn my head, legs still crossed, to see the biggest pain in the neck, yet the best person I’ve ever met.
“What is it, Theo?” I ask, slight annoyance in my tone.
“You’re still meditating?” He asks.
I nod.
“Ever heard of too much meditation?”
“Ever heard of being too loud?”
He chuckles. “Look, as much as I prefer not to bug you during…whatever it is you’re doing. I just got a letter from Rylter University!”
I gasp. “Are you serious?”
Theo nods vigorously.
“W-well?” I ask, getting to my feet. “What did it say? Did you even open it?”
Theo bites his lip. “No, I didn’t. I’m nervous, and I could really use my Lexkin.”
“Then what are we waiting for? Where’s the letter?”
“In my room.”
I grab Theo’s hand and drag him inside the mansion. Auntie Cheryl was out at one of her council meetings, so Theo and I had the whole mansion to ourselves. Taking the grand steps two at a time, we reach Theo’s room in no time. Though I could’ve used a simple teleportation, Auntie Cheryl always taught us that magic isn’t everything. Once we arrive, I pull Theo inside and shut the door for privacy. Shakily, he walks over to his bed and picked up a white envelope. The bed sank a little under Theo’s weight.
“What’s the matter?” I ask, taking a seat beside him. “We both know you got in, so what’s the problem?”
“It’s just…What if I didn’t? I know it’s stupid, but that ‘what if’ scares me,” he admits. “What if I didn’t get in?”
“What if you did?” I counter.
“Then, there’s a whole new problem. What if I’m not good enough to survive the entire program? I’ve always wanted to be a Warden, just like my father. I was afraid to tell Mom because I knew she had high expectations for me, as did everyone else, as the son of the High Magus. Thankfully, she was okay with my decision, but…”
I wrapped my arms around Theo. As always, he thinks the weight of the world is on his shoulders. “No matter what,” I whisper, “I’ve always got your back, and I’m sure Aunt Cheryl feels the same.”
I feel his hand grip my arm, and his head relaxes against mine. We stay like this for a couple of minutes before we let go. “Now, ready to see what that letter says?”
Theo nods and takes a deep breath. We look down at the envelope with the name Rylter University in the top left corner, with fancy words and letterhead. In the center, Theodore Andrew Davis is written in bold letters.
We look at each other, then nod.
Theo slowly begins to open the envelope, careful not to damage the precious letter inside. We each hold our breath as Theo removes the letter from the envelope. He slowly opens the folded paper. We both gasp at the first sentence.
Congratulations, Theodore Andrew Davis, you have been accepted into Rylter University’s Aegis Major!
Theo and I scream at the same time. Big smiles across our faces and tight hugs all around. Theo got into Rylter! The top school with the best program! I’m so happy for him!
We cry tears of joy and hug for a while longer before Theo ran off. He had to tell Aunt Cheryl the good news right away. Most of all, he had to start packing right away. Rylter University looked like a normal college on the outside, but specific majors like the Aegis major were designed for those from the supernatural world. Warlocks like Theo, witches like me, werewolves, faeries, mermaids, you name it, would attend. However, the Aegis major was the gateway to becoming a Warden.
Wardens were once called Hunters who would persecute the species of the supernatural world. It was a grim time for all, but through a common foe, the Hunters became Wardens, who protected the supernatural world instead of destroying it.
Theo always wanted to be one, just like his dad. I’m so happy for him, but I’m also upset. This meant that our time together was over. I came here three years ago to train for my destiny. Like how Theo chose to follow his father, I chose to follow his mother, my godmother, Cheryl Davis, the High Magus - Sovereign of Mystics, as the Magus Heir. Naturally, approval’s not exactly in my favor, but, in the end, it’s the trials that decide my fate.
I lay back on Theo’s bed.
“I knew it wouldn’t last forever,” I sigh.
***
After a boring moping session and feeling sorry for myself at the same time, I decid that enough was enough! I need to be happy for Theo. His dream came true, yet here I am moping ABOUT his dream coming true. He’s my Lexkin! I should be happy for him!
So, as his Lexkin, I need to give him the best congratulations gift ever! Which is why I am currently walking around the streets of a plaza in Eugene, Oregon, for three hours to find the right gift for him. The school is in Hawaii because of the balance between nature and civilization, so he won’t be too far away…
I think?
Oh, who am I kidding?
I have no idea what to give Theo, and Hawaii is extremely far away!
I sigh. What do I give the best person in the whole world? At that moment, an idea came to mind. If I can’t find something here, then I’ll go directly to the source. I run back to the mansion and use one of my aunt’s teleportation mirrors to go to Hawaii. The Lilac Mansion is the home of the High Magus, and as such, there are many amenities included in it. One of them is mirrors that take you wherever you want. The mirrors are connected to certain shops with ties to our magical world. The one specifically for Hawaii near Theo’s school is at a cute little flower shop owned by an old lady and her husband. The mirror takes me to the shop's basement, where I can easily slip out the back entrance without being seen.
Now that I’m in Hawaii, I just need to figure out what to get him. I head straight to the university while also taking a minute to admire the surroundings. Witches have a deep connection to nature, so it’s not strange for us to literally stop and smell the roses. The area’s so full of life, both natural and civil. I think Theo will like it here. Hopefully, I can find his gift too.
I make my way to the campus entrance. It’s closed off like a gated community, giving off that prestigious feel, which it is.
“Hello!” I greet the guards standing watch.
One of them approaches me. Between the sunglasses, buzz cut, and toned muscles, one would think he was a former military member. He inhaled deeply through his nose, then raised a brow. “What can we do for you, young lady?” he asks.
“I’d like to go onto the campus, please,” I answer.
“Reason?”
“I need to get a gift for my Lexkin. He was just accepted into the Aegis major.”
“Really?” the other guard jumps in. He had the same build as the buzz cut guy, but this guy wore a hat with the university’s logo on the front.
“Yes, sir!” I smile.
“Wow, that was fast. They don’t usually send those things this early,” he comments. “I guess they wanted to give everyone a head start. It takes a lot of time to prepare and stuff.”
“Yeah, he just got the letter today, so packing hasn’t even started yet,” I shake my head.
“Makes sense,” the buzz cut guy shrugs. “So, what brings you out here? You said something about a gift?”
I nod. “I’m trying to get him something that he’ll love, but also something that he’ll use. He’s pretty practical when it comes down to gifts on something like this.”
The guards nod. “I get that,” the one with the hat agrees. “Well, if anything, you’re actually in luck, there’s an auction going on in the main building right now for weapons and stuff.”
“Really?” I say, my eyes lighting up.
“Yeah, they were going to hold it next week, but with the letters being sent out, they decided to move it to this week instead. It’s mainly for upperclassmen, their families, and other supernaturals, since they have more experience in the weaponry department, but there should be some items that freshmen can be given. Like amulets, books, maybe a couple daggers…” He trailed off.
“Any idea how long you’ll be?” the buzz cut guy asks.
“Not long, maybe like an hour or two. I have to get back home and help him pack,” I answer.
The guards nod and open the gates for me. I thank them and head to the main building.
Thankfully, I remember where it is from the tour Theo, Aunt Cheryl, and I took when we came. To say that the campus is beautiful would be an understatement. Trails that flow with the trees and forest around them. Flowers along every building, and the small lakes that housed little ducks. This campus is a witch’s best friend. I wish I could spend the day rolling around in the grass, but I am a woman on a mission!
And this woman is suddenly craving chocolate…again.
This is the second time I’ve been craving it.. It might be the excitement of the campus, but the last time we came here, I got a sudden craving for chocolate, too. I brush it off because, right now, getting a gift for Theo was top priority.
I enter the main building and another guard greets me. She shows me the way to the auction. We take the elevator down to the lowest floor, where the doors opento a huge auditorium. There were stands with students and parents being shown many objects. Some were shown amulets, others books, and everything else a student of the supernatural world would need. I pass by a stand where a student holds a wand and conjures fire from its tip.Wands aren’t a necessity for witches and warlocks, but they do help with conducting the magic properly.
My problem’s finding something Theo would not only like but need as well. He doesn’t need a wand or a book, so those two were out.
Clothes?
Nah. He’s got plenty of those.
Gloves?
Maybe. He does like fingerless gloves. Something about them making him look cool, but…not really a necessity.
As I pass by more stands, I start to think I wouldn’t find Theo’s gift here. Even the amulets weren’t something he would want. I’m sure Aunt Cheryl has that department covered. Just as I’m about to give up, something catches my attention. I walk closer to the stand that held many different daggers. However, one caught my eye the most—a blue and black dagger inside a glass case.
“Hello! I see you have a good eye!” the woman watching the stand exclaims. “This dagger is going to be auctioned off in a few minutes. If you would like to, you are more than welcome to stay and bid for it.”
Hmm…Maybe I should stick around…
