Alpha's Nala novel Chapter 23

Legaxy

I guess it was already an obvious factor from the start — also mentioned it a few times — since I do have a mixed-race of Vampire and Witch for a family.

And positively, you'll find it hard to believe that a human actually exists in that mix, or even born from supernatural beings without actually being one.

So rare…

But unlike other adopted kids out there that were acquired because one family was childless or cannot bear a kid of their own, I was adopted because I was a NOBODY.

‘You're a nobody's child, hija.’ a voice, in my memory, reminded me.

Without any warning, my harmless phasing out turned into a more serious condition; another one of my ‘episodes’ transpired.

I felt myself go stiff as my brain started to spark up and began replaying — recollecting — the days I first came to this place. It was like an intense movie, playing from slow to fast-forward on a big screen in my head...

I just watched breathlessly.

FLASHBACK

‘I don't remember why I was walking. All I know was I need to get out from there, I need to leave that place...

Oh, oh civilization!

I was already worn out and my feet were hurting. My dress was stained and I smell like shit...

Now, I was walking inside this weird barricaded place.

I'm in the forest but why was this place all fenced up, like it was a horse stable?

Then, I heard snarls and grunts.

I turned, I wish I didn't, and saw a group of vampires and witches, all young-looking. However, what made me stilled on my spot was their faces, they were all hungry.

Among them was Seth; he was hungry as well...

Instantly, he pounced —

— Fast forward.

I was being dragged to a cell.

The cell looked pretty clean and accommodating. I could live here if they let me.

But the ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ disliked my presence so I guess, I need to work on —

‘Is she a spy? Or an ally?’ I heard a male asked, interrupting my daydreaming.

‘She's neither.’ a female answered.

‘How can you say that?’ the same male questioned.

‘Well, if she's a spy she should be fighting us to save her ass. And if she's one of us, she should have a tattoo or markings… she's clean and very innocent.’ the female explained.

‘Useless too. She has no memories… we checked. She's basically a NOBODY, poor child.’ another male announced, making me wince.

I have no memories… so that's why they freed me after a week of confinement.

However, they didn't let me go.

I heard them again, the guards I believe. They talked about me. They said the Kingdom decided to keep me, FOR GOOD...

The sun was blinding when I got out of that cell. I was expecting to be left alone but they pushed me to this room.

It was white, tiled, and clean; It looked more like an interrogation room with no tinted glass…

Oh, voices. I heard voices —

Two people caught my attention then. Both standing closed to each other; of course, a husband and a wife.

I know because I saw love and admiration in their eyes whenever they made eye contact…

The one I didn't receive from ‘him’, I winced.

The two then talked to me… they are called the Dyme Family.

The most honorable family in the kingdom in terms of Security — since the man works as the head of the Security department — and Health — the lady's the head doctor of their hospital, the ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ explained.

Yeah, them royals arrived a minute ago, asking how was I doing…

Then, them royals — together with the ‘Mixed Council’, declared I was officially adopted.

No, the Dyme couple said ACCEPTED…

They wanted a NOBODY for a child… weird couple.

As we got out of that place, the two mentioned that I should call them ‘Mum’ and ‘Dad’ starting that day.

And they already had three boys… soon to be my brothers.

Brothers...

A mom and a dad...

I have a new life, they declared after —— ’

“Lily, are you alright baby?” I heard Mum asked, completely snapping me out of my memory.

Hurriedly, I breathe and blinked a few tears away — coming from the headache, which was an aftermath of the recalls — before flashing a lovely smile at her.

“Yes Mama, I'm fine.”

Unconvinced, and knowing about the painful headache after my recollections, Mum shot me a worried look.

“Does it still hurt, when you remember?” She inquired cautiously while brushing my hair with her fingers.

“A little bit, but it's not like before.” I lied, trying to sound convincing.

I heard her sighed in relief. Then, she took her hand off of me and went back on the pan in front of her.

Great! Another lie.

Still, I don't want her to dwell on it... I can handle this.

“Thank goodness for that. However, your brain should really stop doing that Lily.” She asserted with a frown, “It's giving me a heart attack every time you get into one of your ‘episodes’.” She added.

“Sorry Mama,” I offered another sheepish smile. Well, mostly to myself as the headache subsided, “But I can't help it, you know. It always wants to remind me how lucky I am, and that I should always be thankful to the people who adopt — ”

“Lily, please,” she warned, cutting me off, “You know the restrictions when using that word.” She added sternly.

“But Mama, ” I argued which earned me a hard glare from her.