Part 3 Tears Under the Moon

He wants to have everything

"What is the most powerful hypnotic spell you have? I want to make a white witch my pet." Aphena giggled like a schoolgirl.

"Have you ever heard of King Marcel?" The woman draped in a white rope specialized in spells.

"Refresh my memory," Aphena said eagerly.

"He fell in love with a powerful witch doctor from the dark side and she was an enchantress. He wanted her so much, love at first sight but she was a black widow she made love to her men and then consumed them for her power this is how she kept her youth and beauty. The problem was she did not know King Marcel had the gift of sight. He saw her coming so he created the most powerful hypnotic spell ever. He let the witch doctor think she was seducing her and then he inserted this inside her."

Aphena's mouth watered at the thought of being that close to her sweet Helen again.

"She was under his spell for nearly a hundred years and right before his death after she had given him three heirs he released her back to the dark side ceiling off the door forever."

"So the spell worked that long?"

"Well, there is a backdoor to any spell. This one is true love. Now the good part about it is witches have no mate or Amore. They don't have another half they are like humans and with her being an enchantress and consuming all her mates well who would come for her? This Witch you wish to turn into a pet does she have a love?"

"I am her love, she just does not know it. If there was another I would kill him but I'm sure there is not. She is my heartbeat. Mine and I have her and when I am done I will consume her." Aphena said, smiling wickedly. "I just have to find a way to get next to her."

"Would you like an invisible spell it would get you close to her?"

"Perfect!"

Aphena practically danced around the palace as her plan began to form. She would have her Helen again! They would start all over just like in old times. Before that awful Alpha came along and impregnated Helen. She could not believe she was so obsessed with that silly King now. He was old and wrinkled time had not been as kind to him. It was a good thing he had been promised to another otherwise how would she have even met her Helen?

Ophelia had come back to the palace to gather a few items for Blaine and she had been in a hurry to be in and out but as she watched Aphena dancing around in circles her blood began to boil. "What is wrong with you?" She hissed as she glared at Ophelia, "your son is fighting for his life! He died and they had to shock his heart. Yet you are dancing around here like you have no care in the world what is wrong with you, have you no heart?"

Aphena stopped a moment and stared at her.

"What! Why are you just staring at me?" Ophelia asked trying to figure her out.

"Oh, I'm trying to figure out why you think I give a damn about your opinion." Aphena cackled, "You are useless dear a Queen with no power. I didn't even know it was a thing. Even if you are his mate I don't understand why he didn't just make you a bed w***e and get a real queen."

"Oh is that a page you pulled from my father's book?" Ophelia asked as she gave her the most hateful glare.

"I never thought these words would escape my lips but a prefer that smelly b***h over you. She was a w***e but at least she had strength." Aphena laughed, "Darling the King has fallen. And the Queen is powerless" Aphena laughed "So as always I guess Mummy will have to step in."

"Over my dead body!"

"That can certainly be arranged." Aphena flicked her hand and Ophelia went soaring into the air and slammed into the wall. Aphena squeezed her fist tight and Ophelia cried out in pain as her stomach felt like it was being tied in knots. "Aphena! Put her down!" Patrick Noble yelled as he walked into the room.

"Gladly." She said releasing Ophelia she came hurling from the ceiling screaming the whole way down. Patrick Noble waved his hand before she hit the floor allowing her to land on her feet. Her eyes bulged with shock at what happened. Holding her stomach she cried as she felt blood dripping down her legs. "What did you do!" Ophelia screamed. Aphena had a look of disbelief and innocence on her face. "You're pregnant?" Aphena asked her, "Oh dear this is becoming a habit." Aphena shook her head.

Ophelia lunged for her but Patrick grabbed her swooping her up, "You need to be in the hospital, Ophelia." He said softly as he hurried out the doors she wrapped her arms around him and lay on his chest and cried. She did not know how or when but Aphena would have to die. There was simply no other way.

Laying in a hospital bed next to Blaine, Aphena's words started to resonate. "I never thought these words would escape my lips but a prefer that smelly b***h over you. She was a w***e but at least she had strength"

Ophelia had begun to play every word in her mind over and over that Aphena had said to her,

Your nothing a Queen with no power, you're a bed whore

My son's taste in women never ceases to amaze me

She looked over at Blaine who was fighting for his life, who still did not know she was pregnant or had lost the seed she carried. Her people were not healers they used modern medicine just like the humans. How would she survive if she lost them both?

As soon as they landed in Zerion, Tabatha gasped at the destruction. "My God!"

"Yes, Kreis the dragon lord is a formidable opponent. Of course, that is to be expected being the mate of the Chosen."

"You knew he was her mate?"

"Of course, we know quite a few things we are seers remember?"

Tabatha looked at him her shame on her face and remembered the words he had said to her. All coming true.

"You know he still loves you. He was gifted a crystal ball by a neighboring magic kingdom and he spends hours at his desk gazing at you. When he is not at war. You need to be careful your treading in very dangerous waters."

"How so?"

"You're riding the fence instead of taking a side. It comes back to bite you. Ophelia despises you. She hides it well but your death would bring her much pleasure."

"Why are you telling me this?"

"Because I think you're pretty," he laughed "and because I know what others don't"

"Which is"

"Your loyalty is your best and worst characteristic. I find you fascinating and very underappreciated."

"Thank you," Tabatha said blushing she wanted to ask him if there was love in her future but she feared the answer. So she decided not to ask.

"Come shall we get this over with."

"Yes."

"Put this around you. You are about the same size as my sister. People will assume you are her." Valance peered deep into her eyes causing butterflies in her stomach. She looked like crap, with puffy red eyes, from crying, she had not even brushed her hair or put on makeup. Why was she noticing how handsome he was now?

Tabatha followed Valance toward Zerions large hospital. It was much bigger than their facilities in Mystic mainly because as wonderful as the use of magic is they were weak they had no healing abilities. Because they thought they were better than other species or mankind in general they did not have help with their ailments their arrogance was a hindrance.

"This will not be easy. The Queen's hatred and jealousy grow stronger every day. She will not want you here, and I will not be able to protect you."

"Will you protect your King?"

"With my life, my loyalty belongs to the crown."

"I can save him protect your King and he will protect us both."

"I am told he is ruthless, murdered the Chosen." Valancepointed out.

"A murderer yes. Ruthless no, you are confusing him with his mate." Tabatha said bitterly.

"You have the gift of site."

"No, common sense, he is not a monster he has just made unforgivable bad choices."

Tabatha looked Valance in the eye and he smiled, "Careful with your tongue once inside Shewolf."

Tabatha gave him a sheepish look as they entered the facility. She walked closely beside him with her head downward. the hospital was heavily guarded but they all said nothing as Valance strolled past until he came to the doors.

"Sorry Valance we have strict orders from the Queen no one is to enter the room, no one!"

"So am I to understand you are denying my assistance in the king's recovery?"

The guard seemed to think his words over. The other guard was more focused on who appeared to be his sister holding her head down.

"Hey!" He said to Tabatha

"Don't address her; she is in deep meditation."

A nurse was leaving the room and Tabatha wasted no time as the men went back and forth she side-stepped past them and the nurse and ran to Blaine's side. Ophelia was holding his hand and she looked completely distraught had she not been such a b***h Tabatha would have felt bad for her. Tabatha immediately lays her hands on Blaine's chest. Ophelia looked up as she heard the commotion from the open doorway. "What is the meaning of this?" She rose angrily stalking toward the door not even realizing Tabatha was there, "I asked for no visitors your King is fighting for his life."

"Your majesty!" The guard pointed at Tabatha.

Ophelia turned her head, "You!" She screamed as the doctor came barging in.

"What is going on here? My patient needs rest and peace he is fighting for his life!" The doctor yelled.

"I said no visitors! Especially not her! She tried to stop me when that animal was trying to kill me! Get away from him."

"No, look at him he is dying and your medicine will not save him!" Tabatha yelled.

"It is true." Valance spoke up, "I saw his death, prominent it was, and then I saw her."

"You have got to be kidding me she is nothing but a.."

"Say it!" Tabatha growled, "I know you hear your mate Blaine the same blood that runs in my veins runs in my son's! So what Ophelia what are we?" Tabatha hissed.

"You are nothing but a Shewolf, BJ is royalty you are not the same!"

The doctor held his hand up. He was intrigued, "the king's care is in my hands and I certainly do not want to lose him on my watch. At this point, we are making him comfortable. The swelling in his brain can not be stopped. What makes you think You can help?"

"She is a liar and I am your Queen and I demand her to be seized and taken into custody."

Tabatha growled just as Aphena came prancing in.

"Oh my God, not you too. I can't deal with both of you now!"

Aphena shook her head, "you are pathetic why would you allow another woman to comfort your man on his deathbed?"

Patrick Noble came in behind her, "Silence Aphena this is not the time. Why are you here?" He said, looking at Tabatha.

"I have healing abilities I can save him." They stared at each other for a moment in silence.

"Very well but if you do not save him. I will kill you myself."

"Fine," Tabatha said flatly.

"YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS ALL OF YOU PEOPLE ARE CRAZY! THE THROWN HAS GONE TO HELL!" Ophelia screamed. Tabatha went to place her hand on Blaine's heart.

"No!" The doctor interjected, "he will die quicker from his brain injuries, start there." He demanded.

"Fine." Tabatha walked around to the head of the bed leaning in she whispered in Blaine's ear, "this is going to hurt but I must heal you internally it's the only way."

She removed the bandages around his face and placed her hands on both sides. As soon as the warmth began to flow Blain's body began to jerk and shake as if he was seizing.

"I KNEW IT! I TOLD YOU SHE'S KILLING HIM AND YOU ALL HELPED HER! SEIZE HER!" Ophelia yelled. Guards flooded the room and Tabatha's eyes grew huge, "Blaine" she said in a very strained tone.

Before they could reach her Blaine's hand shot up. "If anyone lays a f*****g hand on her they will die!"

Everyone froze as their King rose.

"No Blaine I only repaired your Brain injury! You must lay down I have to gather my strength to heal your heart."

Blaine turned toward the sound of her voice. He reached out and grabbed her arm pulling her to him he lay his head on her chest and cried. "You came. You risked everything. You came." He was barely able to choke out. Seeing him weak like this made tears roll down Tabatha's cheeks, "of course I did." She croaked out, "how could I not."

"Blaine what are you doing? We can use her and get the book back she can be our leverage." Ophelia pleaded.

"No, she risked everything to save me. She could be banished. You wish me to repay her by turning her into a rogue the mother of my children. I have lost Leigh and driven a wedge between everyone who respected me. I will not hurt Tabatha, ever!" He held her tight around the waste. Ophelia looked broken. She swallowed hard and turn to leave the room.

She had been carrying this man's child, she fought for him and still, he held on to that woman. He promised to respect her but at every turn the disrespect was evident. She was still cramping, from the abuse afflicted by his mother. She hadn't even processed the loss of their daughter because she was worried about him. And he held her so boldly in front of her like she was nothing. Ophelia pushed her way through the crowd. Valance felt bad for her. He understood where her jealousy derived from and she was given a raw deal. She looked dazed, Valance walked over to her.

"Your Majesty."

Before he could say more Ophelia collapsed, Valance grabbed her and carried her into an empty room. Laying her on the bed he called for a nurse.

The nurse came in and they immediately began working on Ophelia but it was evident she had zoned out.

Tabatha pushed Blaine back into the bed. After allowing him to just hold her for a good 15 minutes but once his hands began to roam she knew it was time to get back to business. "Your heart must be healed. I only have a short amount of time so I can heal your internal injuries but you going to have to look at that face until it heals. "GET OUT ALL OF YOU, let her work." He demanded. The staff and guards left the room closing the door behind them.

"How bad will it be when you return."

"You should know you have been spying on me," Tabatha whispered as her hand touched his bare chest. Small sparks moved under her hand remnants of a severed bond.

"How do you know?" He asked rubbing her arm.

"Stop it, Blaine." She said with a warning glare, but she knew he was just getting started

"Tabatha, will you ever forgive me?"

"For her or for allowing your mother to live after taking my child?" Tabatha asked he did not deny her accusationsCapturing her hand he whispered, "Sorry."

"No. You took her from all of us. Why did you not trust me, her." She asked.

She watched the tears roll down his cheek. "I'm a monster. I am my father."

"You are not!"

"I am I was supposed to protect her. She was my blood. You know I saw her?"

Tabatha went stiff, "what?"

"In the afterlife, I tried telling her I was sorry and she turned me away."

"Blaine you were probably dreaming."

"I don't think dead people dream. Besides I feel the burn."

"The burn?" He set up and turned to lift his shirt on his back was a very clear hand print. "She asked me to feel her suffering and placed her hand on my back in the same spot I stabbed her. I felt it Tabby I felt her pain." He bowed his head and cried in shame.

Tabatha was speechless as she stared at the handprint. Finally, she placed her hand there and attempted to heal the mark, "ah!" She screamed jumping back as the pain went through her arm. "Holy s**t!"

"I'm cursed." He said to Tabatha. What was she to say to that he was cursed?

"I can't fix that Blaine."

"I know. I can't protect my people I am a terrible man. A terrible father and a horrible King. The only thing that ever felt right was us."

"Blaine-"

"Please Tabatha we most likely will never see each other again. I know I have no right to ask but tell my son good things about me and… give me this moment. One last moment with my heart."

Tabatha's forehead wrinkled, "Blaine what are you asking me?" Before she could gather her thoughts he had pulled her on top of him and rolled over so that she was now pinned underneath him. "Blaine you are impossible my time is short and instead of healing you you want to" his lips crashed against hers and everything thing in her being was telling her she was wrong but she could hear her wolf whimper from his touch. His tongue forced its way into her mouth and she felt her shirt being pulled over her head. He kissed her with so much passion so much want so much need. She melted as his lips moved to her neck and he began to suck. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head as he pulled at her pants. It had been so long, so long that one minute he was kissing her, and the next he was inside her, stroking her as he groaned with pleasure. The man was on Tippy's toes as if he was trying to reach her inner core. He practically had her head in a headlock as he lost himself inside her, "so tight," he said as she gripped his hardness moaning in pleasure. His head bent down as he took her breast sucking her n*****s. The sensation felt so good her juices were pouring, she could hear the wetness as he kept digging deeper and deeper. Her body began to explode and she called out as she felt his seed spill within her. Blaine paused for only a moment as his p***s pulsated, then just like old times began to move on her again.

"Blaine no we can't."

"Yes, we can one more time, please."

" He begged as he was already moving in and out of her he rolled over pulling her atop him.

Tabatha knew she was risking everything but her body responded and he grabbed her waist and started pumping upward with full force. She threw her head back and grabbed his legs she positioned herself properly and began to ride him as he held on to her breast. "Oooh f**k f**k!" She screamed as she felt herself about to come yet again.

"You like that don't you baby you miss this don't you?" He grabbed her hair roughly pulling her to him, slapping her ass as he plunged deeper. Finally emptying his seed within her. Tabatha came so hard and was so relaxed she drifted off to sleep. She didn't even realize it until Blaine nudged her. She was fully dressed now. "How did you do that without waking me?"

"I have many talents woman don't act like you don't know." He kissed her soft lips, "as much as I would love to hold you forever you need to get back." Tabatha bolted upright. "Oh no, what time is it?"

"It's okay let me walk you out." Blaine was completely healed on the inside now and only had minor bruises on the outside. One of the luxuries of making love to a healer. As the door opened and Blaine stood in the doorway everyone dropped to the floor kneeling before their King. He did not even acknowledge them as he led Tabatha outside of the hospital he opened a portal. Kissing her one last time deeply he did not care who saw. "Be safe," she whispered

"I can't hear or see you with that damn shield over Mystic but I have an open frequency here for you all you have to do is call out and I will be there outside of Mystic."

"Okay." He smacked her ass as she stepped into the portal appearing outside of Mystic Moon.

"Goddess woman I didn't think you would make it back. Nobody noticed you were gone. Come on hurry!" Richard said, ushering her inside.

Blaine felt fabulous; he felt like skipping. Then something hit him, a pain, "Ophelia."

He headed for the palace searching every room, "who are you looking for son?" Aphena asked as she sat on Ophelia's throne eating grapes.

"My queen."

"You look much better. I suppose I was wrong." She sounded annoyed as she said "that she-wolf is useful. I say we get rid of the bed w***e and replace it with the doggy. She will smell up the place and she is a w***e too but at least I will have grandchildren. That Ophelia can't hold water." She pointed at the blood on the floor, "She will never be able to give you a seed."

Blaine stared at the spot in horror, "What happen"

"Oh she and I had a little scuffle and" Aphena held her hands up, "bye bye baby"

"AGAIN! Mother what the hell is wrong with you!" Blaine tossed a bolt of power at her knocking the throne back now all you saw were Aphena's feet dangling. "I have had enough of you" he lifted his hand and Aphena went soaring into the sky.

"Weeee!" Aphena laughed hysterically.

Blaine was convinced his mother was a complete nut at this point. He had no other choice "guards!"

Aphena's smile faded quickly, "You wouldn't!"

"I would and I am! You know Chastity told me about how she came to be raised in a cave mother. She told me what you did to her mother! What you tried to do to her! You have so much blood on your hands!"

"Oh stop being such a p***y, Blaine! It's all lies son. I didn't mean to hurt Ophelia but you know how she always roams around here barking orders like she is something great! She is nothing I have more power in my pinky toe than she has in her entire body. The truth hurts but it is still true. Ophelia is not a suitable queen..but still, I meant her no harm I didn't even know she was with child."

"Neither did I and thanks to you it is another child I will not know."

"Are you kidding that Dog was not carrying your child?" Aphena said, "why don't you let me find you a suitable mate?"

Blaine laughed as the guards stood silently by, "take her to the Marques ."

"NO! BLAINE PLEASE IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!" Aphena shrieked realizing she had finally pushed him too far. Marques was the city the Chosen had made that held some of the most powerful beings in the world prisoner. There they were unable to use their magic to escape.

"No please Blaine please!"

"Once I feel you have changed your ways I will come for you mother. This will be a good time for you to think about your wrongdoings."

" No no no! Daddy, please help me!" She called out to Patrick Noble who was nowhere in sight.

"I am King of Zerion mother, not your father no one can help you now." Blaine watched sadly as Aphena was carried away. He made his way to the hospital. Arriving at the hospital Blaine stood peering inside Ophelia hospital room. Valance held Ophelia's hand in his as he appeared to be comforting her.

Blaine suddenly remembered Kevin and Tabatha. He came barging into the room "Why are you touching her?" He demanded to know.

Valance looked surprised, aside from a few bruises the DemiGod looked fine..the Shewolf was really blessed with healing abilities.

"Your majesty I meant no harm or disrespect. It was just that…"

"What?" Blaine demanded.

Valance was at a loss for words, "Well umm… uh we could hear you."

"What are you talking about?"

Valance still held Ophelia's hand as she had cried herself to sleep. He released her hand and walked over to Blaine. He whispered "she was already upset over the loss of the child but the sound of the lovemaking between you and the she-wolf seem to send her over the edge. No one else was there so I simply offered her a few kind words to calm her. She was crying hysterically it was quite painful to watch." He said looking back at the bed. Blaine offered no apologies he just nodded toward the door dismissing Valance. He crawled into the bed next to Ophelia pulling her close to him, "I am sorry I didn't mean to hurt you." He whispered into her ear, "I sent my mother away so she will no longer be a danger to you. She will be in Marques until I can make other arrangements."

Ophelia who was laying stiff in his embrace relaxed a little against him.

"I don't understand why you want me by your side when you put me through so much physical pain." She removed his hand from around her waist.

"Ophelia I am sorry."

"I am too because she broke you and I tried to put you back together for you to break me." She turned to face him, "she took your child I tried to give you another. Nothing I do will ever be good enough because I will never be her. I can't do this with you."

Blaine's eyes darkened"you have no choice." He said coldly

"We all have choices, Blaine Noble. I may be physically here for you, but I will never give you my mind, heart, or body again! You humiliated me in front of my people. ALREADY I AM WEAK TO THEM A QUEEN WITH NO POWER, A QUEEN INCAPABLE OF A CHILD, AND NOW A QUEEN THAT CAN'T EVEN PLEASE HER MAN TO THE POINT WHERE HE LIES WITH ANOTHER WHILE SHE IS IN A HOSPITAL BED AFTER LOSING HER CHILD. YOU ARE A MONSTER AND I WAS CURSED THE DAY I MET YOU!"

"OPHELIA NO I MADE A MISTAKE!"

"NO, YOU ARE A MISTAKE! YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN CREATED."

She went to slide off the bed but he grabbed her around the waist, "I can't lose you, Ophelia." He said desperately.

"You already have. Please go I don't want you here!" she cried.

With shame, he released her and rose, "you can have this moment Ophelia but you are mine and I will have you whenever I choose and any man you think to give yourself to just know you are signing their death certificate." Blaine walked out of the room leaving behind a very confused Ophelia. He wants to have everything she thought to herself.