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Unleashed Chaos/A Novel of the Breedline series

A chapter in the book Unleashed Chaos

Little Arius/Part Two

by scongrove


Previously...

After Arius—Sebastian and Eve’s son, who is now residing in the Breedline Covenant with his twin brother Tidus in the care of Eve’s sister Mia, and her mate Jem Chamberlain—uses his gift he inherited and vanishes through a portal. When Tim and Angel realize their daughter Natalie is also missing, Jem searches the estate’s grounds in hopes he will find them outside.

Meanwhile, Jace decides to reach out to Dr. Helen Carrington for counseling in hopes to make sense of why his haunting dreams of Tessa’s death have returned.


Continued...      

When they all looked over the stair railing, Jem was standing by the door with Arius tucked under one arm and holding Natalie’s hand with the other. Both toddlers were covered head to toe in mud.

Angel covered her face and tried to control the sobs that bubbled from her chest. “Thank God,” her voice trembled against her hand. 

Strong arms came around her. “It’s okay, baby,” Tim murmured softly into her ear. “Natalie’s safe.”

Panic blew over Mia like a tornado. And then it was gone just as quickly, leaving her relieved as she caught sight of Arius and Natalie. “Oh, Arius,” she gasped as tears rolled down her cheeks and her knees threatened to give out.

Tessa and Jace looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

“Mia, let me take Tidus while you go after Arius,” Tessa said reaching for the toddler. 

“Thank you, Tessa,” Mia said, wiping her eyes. 

When they made it downstairs, Angel was the first one to rush over. Natalie’s eyes were huge in her small face as she recognized her mother’s worried expression. It was a look that expressed she’d done something to be in trouble. In reaction, her thumb immediately went to her mouth, a habit she’d only recently adopted.

Angel picked Natalie up and enfolded her in her arms. “How did you get covered in mud,” Angel groaned, and then looked over at Jem. “Where were they?”

Jem frowned as he looked at Arius. “I found them outside playing in a mud puddle.”

Natalie held out her hands. “Yucky,” she mumbled with her nose crinkled.

“Young lady, you had us worried to death,” Tim said, kissing Natalie’s forehead.

Mia automatically reached out as Jem placed Arius in her arms. “Arius, you’re filthy,” she grumbled.

Tidus pointed his little finger at his brother and said, “No-no!”

Arius glanced up at Mia and giggled.

Mia shook her head. “What am I going to do with you, little man?”   
 
He cuddled his head against Mia’s chest and murmured, “Ma-ma.”

Mia’s eyes softened. “Oh, sweetheart,” she said, kissing the top of his head; the only part of him that wasn’t covered in mud. Overcome with joy; she looked at Jem with teary eyes. “Did you hear that?” 

Grinning ear to ear, Jem leaned close and kissed Mia on the temple. “Yes, I did.”

“Now that Arius can take another person with him through a portal,” Tim paused, shaking his head, “we’ll have to figure out a way to keep him from doing this again. Next time, it might be further from the estate.”

Jace stared at Tim with his brows drawn together. “How in the world are we going to do that?”

Just then, Drakon and Cassie came downstairs with wet hair, obviously fresh from a shower. 

Jace whirled around to see Drakon with a distraught look on his face. “Did we miss something?” 

“Yeah, where were you two?” Jace asked with an arched brow. “Didn’t you hear Angel screaming this morning?”

Cassie’s eyes widened. “Oh, my gosh. What happened?”

“Arius and Natalie went missing,” Jace told them. “Jem found them outside playing in the mud.”

“Are you serious?” Drakon blurted.

“Just look at them,” Jace said, pointing at the two mischievous toddlers.

“We didn’t hear anything. We were,” Cassie hesitated, clearing her throat, “in the shower.”

“So did Arius take Natalie through the portal with him?” Drakon asked pointedly.

Tim nodded and let out a deep breath. “We need to figure out a way to control him. Next time he could go beyond the Covenant.”

Rubbing his chin, Drakon said, “Yeah, that wouldn’t be good.”

“What do you say we take these two varmints upstairs for a bath?” Angel asked Mia.
         
“Yes, I think that’s a good idea.”

****
Later that afternoon, Jace jogged downstairs to the exam room. When he approached the facility, the door was open. Helen was sitting in front of Alexander taking a blood sample when she noticed him looking in. 

“I’m sorry,” he said. “I can come back if you’re busy.”

“I’ve got to get one more sample,” Helen called out, “and then I’ll be done.”

“I just wanted to talk to you about something,” Jace said, feeling awkward. “I’ll wait in the hall.”

Before Jace turned to leave, Alexander spoke out, “You can stay. I don’t mind.”

Jace stared at him in bewilderment. “Are you sure?”

“Please, come in and have a seat,” Alexander said, motioning him inside.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jace stepped in and sat down. Feeling nervous, he fidgeted in his chair and glanced around the large room. It seemed worthy of a fully functioning medical facility after all the recent modifications, he thought to himself. The Breedline’s goal was to avoid the use of a human hospital if at all possible.

“How’s Tessa?” Helen asked Jace, breaking the awkward silence.

“Oh, she’s fine. I’m making sure she’s getting plenty of rest.”

“That’s good. She needs to take it easy for the next few months.”

“Tessa’s going to be a wonderful mother,” Alexander chimed in, his voice sincere. “And you’re going to be a great father, Jace.”

Jace smiled. “Thanks.”

“All done,” Helen said, smiling at Alexander. “I’ll take another sample at the end of the month.”

Rolling down his sleeve, Alexander sent her a grateful look.

“I’ll see you later, Jace,” Alexander said as he walked to the door. As he reached for the knob, he glanced over his shoulder and winked at Helen.    

When the door clicked shut, Helen walked over as her loafers made a little clipping noise on the tile floor. When she sat down across from Jace, her smile was gentle. “What did you want to talk to me about?”

Jace brushed his hand through his long hair. On some level, he couldn’t believe he was going to tell Helen about his dreams, and the urge to bolt was ripping him up. As the silence drifted, he felt like a fool for not saying anything. “I’ve been having strange dreams.”

“What kind of dreams?”

“About Tessa,” he confessed. “In the dreams, she’s dying.”

Helen paused with her eyebrows clenched, collecting her thoughts not only from a medical standpoint but a personal one, too.

“How long have you been having the dreams?”

He took a deep breath and swallowed the lump in his throat. “They started when I found out Tessa was pregnant,” he explained, his eyes closing briefly to mask his emotions. “They stopped for a short period, and now they’re back.”

“Have you told Tessa?”

Jace tensed. “No,” he said, barely above a whisper. “I’m afraid it will upset her. I don’t want—“

“You’ve got to be honest with her, Jace,” Helen interjected. “Keeping secrets from your mate isn’t a good idea.”

He frowned and shrugged his shoulders. “But what if—“

“She’ll be just fine.” Helen placed her palm on his shoulder in a reassuring gesture. “Tell her, Jace.”

He reached up to his neck and smoothed his fingers over the cross necklace Tessa had given him. “I think,” he struggled, trying to decide what to say, “you’re right, Helen. I’ll tell her.”

Helen lightly squeezed his shoulder and smiled.

“Thank you, Helen.”

“You’re welcome, and anytime you need to talk, my door is open.”  

Before he got up to leave, he said, “Can I ask you something?”

“Sure. You can ask me anything.”

“How are you and,” he paused and cleared his throat, “Alexander getting along?”

Helen grinned. “Everything’s great. He’s a good man, Jace,” she said honestly. “I don’t mean to pry into your business, or tell you what to do, but you should try to spend more time with him. He’s your biological father. Once you get to know him, you’ll see.”
 
“Yeah,” he said. “Maybe I’ll do that.”

“I know Alexander would be thrilled to get to know you.”

He stared into her eyes, hope stirring in his depths. “You think so?”

“Yes, I know he will.” Her tone was unwavering as she spoke. “Give him a chance.”

Jace inhaled sharply and then held his breath as he stared at Helen. She could see the wheels turning furiously in his mind. His indecision was written all over his face, but she also saw the moment he surrendered and acceptance registered. Letting out a deep breath, he gave Helen a slight nod and smiled.  

To be continued... 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 




NOTE: This is not part of the chapter. Terms and character reference, especially for new readers:

BREEDLINE - A species of humans that have the ability to change from human form into a wolf. They are not like the old legend of the Lycanthropy myth. Breedline species can shift into their wolf at will. The moon has no power over them. They do not pass their ability to other humans with a bite or scratch like the Lycanthropy myth.
The Breedline gene is passed down to offsprings that are born identical twins. Although they live amongst human, their species must be kept secret.
In wolf form, they have super strength, speed, and heightened senses. Compared to humans, Breedlines have tremendous advantages when it comes to health. Their bodies heal fast and are not subject to illnesses or diseases. The only thing that slows their healing process is silver. It is their Kryptonite. Besides old age, a silver bullet to the brain is the only thing deadly to the species.
All males change into their wolf at the age of eighteen. Females do not go through the change until they make love to their Breedline bonded mate.

BREEDLINE TWINS - Identical twins that are born from either one or both parents of the Breedline species. They have a strong, unbreakable bond from birth, are born with telepathic abilities, and have the power to sense the other's emotions or injuries. In some cases, the bond between twins are so strong that if one dies, the other twin may pass on, especially if they don't have a mate.

BREEDLINE BONDING - The male Breedline spends their life in search of their bonded mate. When the male comes in contact with her, he instantly feels a simultaneous, desirable attraction and she becomes the most important thing in his life. He is there to love, protect, and cherish her until death. Once they are mated, they bond for life. It is possible for them to have more than one mate in their lifespan.

BELOVED - A word used by a Breedline to express the bond to their mate.

DOUBLE BONDED - In some cases, male Breedline twins bond with the same female, but one will carry a stronger bond. Usually one of them must sacrifice for the other twin.

BREEDLINE COVENANT - The Breedline species must live within the boundaries of a Covenant, which is only formed with their species. The Covenant is governed and ruled by a head council. The council keeps their laws in order and oversees the species population.

THE BREEDLINE QUEEN - Over centuries the Breedline Covenant is ruled by a true Queen. If there is no Queen living, the Covenants are governed by an appointed head council until another Queen is born. A Breedline Queen is born once every one hundred years. Her massive stature, black fur, and red eyes are the Queen's trademarks. Her alpha wolf has twice the strength, speed, and size of any Breedline. The Queen is expected to rule over all the Breedline Covenants where she will be respected and obeyed by all Breedline. This is their absolute True Law.

THE QUEENS RING - This ring has been passed down to all Breedline Queens for generations. When the new Queen places the ring on, it instantly shifts in size to fit her finger.

TRUE LAW - All Breedline Covenants have an ancient book of laws. If either sex disobeys the Breedline laws, they can be shunned, or no longer protected by their Covenant. If a Breedline takes another life out of revenge, or evil - other than protecting their life, and the life of another - they will never have the ability to shift back human and cast out as a rogue wolf.

ROGUE WOLF - A Breedline shunned by their Covenant for taking another life out of revenge or evil and forced to live as a wolf until death without the ability to change human again. Some rogue wolves form into packs, which can be dangerous for other Breedline species.

RED (BLOOD) MOON - When the full moon passes through the amber shadow of the earth, producing a midnight eclipse visible across North America. So begins a lunar eclipse tetrad, a series of four consecutive total eclipses occurring at approximately six-month intervals. This incredible light beams into the heart of earth's shadow, filling it with a coppery glow and transforming the moon into a great red orb. During this time, all Breedline species that are mated have a strong desire to create an offspring. This is also a time when Breedline females are more fertile for the conception of twins.

CHIANG-SHIH DEMON (Kiang shi, a.k.a Ramael Arminius) - An ancient demon that inhabits the body of a Breedline fetus before it's born, or during a Breedline's death. It continues to take the soul over the natural lifespan of the child, or the deceased Breedline. When the demon possesses a fetus, it breaks the bonding and telepathic abilities of their twin when they are born. If the demon possesses a deceased Breedline's body, it must do so before the soul passes on. If the soul is not intact, the body will soon die.
In most cases, the Chiang-shih demon will take the life of the other twin, even before their birth. The twin that is born with the demon will bring only evil to whomever they encounter. Their sole purpose is to gain full control of another soul and seek world domination.
There are two ways the demon is cast from the soul it possesses: by its first-born son, and the Angel of Mercy, Zadkiel. The Beast is the only one who can kill a Chiang-shih demon.

THE BEAST - He is the second born son of the Chiang-shih demon. When provoked into a rage, he will shift into his Beast instead of his Breedline wolf. The Beast is an enormous, dangerous two-footed creature that has wolf-like features. One bite has enough venom to kill the Chiang-shih demon and leave the soul of the person the demon possessed unharmed.

SHADOW WALKER (a.k.a Shadow Figure, or Black Mass) - The perception of a patch of shadow as a living, humanoid figure, particularly interpreted by the Breedline as the presence of a malevolent entity. When a Breedline species dies and does not pass on to the other side, they are left to roam the earth as a shadow of themselves - a ghost. They will not pass on until they have settled unfinished business before their death.

ZADKIEL (Tzadqiel, a.k.a "Righteousness of God") - The Archangel of freedom, benevolence, and mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgives. Breedline species tradition considers him to be the Angel of Mercy.

SUCCUBUS (a.k.a CREEPERS) - Creatures that search for, and feeds off the blood of the Breedline species. Creepers are skilled at extreme sexual pleasure, and the ecstasy they create is exceedingly intense and highly addictive. They cast off a scent that hypnotizes Breedlines into overwhelming sexual urges. They use their human-like bodies and beautiful features to control and influence their thoughts.
They have the ability to reach into the Breedline's mind during sleep, casting a spell of dreams about sexual contact, or intercourse. And one much less obvious manifestation of Creepers is nightmares - realistic, graphic, terrifying nightmares that rob the Breedline of sleep. Over a period, it can lead to severe fatigue and depression, leaving them emotionally and spiritually drained. Death can occur if they completely take over the Breedline's body.

HALF-BREED - This species is born with the genes from both Breedline and succubus. They can bond with either a full-blood Breedline or another half-breed. They do not have the ability to change into the Breedline wolf, but they do need blood from them to survive. With the power to hypnotize, most Breedlines have minimal respect and credence toward the half-breed species.

WICCA (or Wise One) - According to the Breedline species, a Wicca is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts, and necromancy. A Wicca is also considered to be a demonic spirit. It is unclear to the Breedline if they act under the orders of the devil, or they are simply not understood and treated as outcasts. They have the ability to do white magic (good) or dark (evil).

KATAKO (a.k.a Lucas, or Dark Shadow) - He is the Chiang-shih demon's offspring that is born both Breedline and Wiccan. After one year, the Katako develops into an adult with the mind of a child, without reaching full maturity. It has the power to appear translucent, or become completely invisible. Being born half Breedline, it can shift into a wolf and transform, or mimic another creature with the power to instantly travel from one place to another. Their true purpose of creation is to bring forth the souls stuck in purgatory by using one drop of its blood. Tessa Fairchild - the Breedline Queen - destroyed the Katako in battle using the deadly venom of her Breedline wolf.

GOLEMS (a.k.a The Death Army) - Evil creatures created by dark Wiccans with the power of necromancy. By releasing the souls of demons stuck in purgatory, the Wicca can give them the ability to shape into a creature that is made from earth. These creatures have various qualities, such as mass strength, enormous stature, and the power to consume their victims by saturating them with mud.

GUARDIANS (a.k.a Spirits of the Forest) - They originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline, from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca. They have the ability to stay invisible with the power to move through any barrier and over any distance instantly.

THERIOMORPH - This species is born with the genes of a Breedline, but do not have the ability to change into a Breedline wolf. They shape shift into an enormous black panther. They possess powers of mind manipulation and random visions of the future. They must use the drug dopamine to suppress their urges. Their eye color shifts into a glowing lavender when their Theriomorph nature takes over. The Breedline see them as a threat to their species.

ADALWOLF - A species that has the power to shift from their human form into a beautiful creature, three times the size, resembling half man and half wolf. Born with super-strength, they can move from one place to another in supernatural speed. Their eyes take on the appearance of two-shimmering diamonds. With the power to regenerate their own cells, an Adalwolf will stop aging at thirty. The moon has no power over them. And an Adalwolf is immune to silver. They can bond with any species.

Jace Chamberlain (a.k.a The Beast) - He is a Breedline species which later discovers his birth father - who is possessed by the Chiang-shih demon - murdered his mother when he and his twin brother were four years old. Raised by their new foster family and their uncle Jacks, he later discovers he was born with a curse of the Beast. With the help of his twin brother Jem, and his bonded mate Tessa, they help him cope with his rage to keep the Beast at bay. He's an IT engineer and is the lead singer and plays acoustic guitar in the band Chaos.

Jem Chamberlain (a.k.a The Chosen Son) - He is a Breedline species and Jace's twin brother. He carries the gene of the Chiang-shih demon that gives him the power to create a portal, and a force of electric energy used as a weapon, and other powers he discovers later. His bonded mate is Mia Blackwood, and he's an IT engineer and the drummer in the band Chaos.

Tessa Fairchild - She was born into the human world and later discovers she's a Breedline. Abandoned by her parents, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle without the knowledge of being born a twin. After she meets Jace, they become bonded mates. During her first change into her Breedline wolf, she is the new Breedline Queen. She is an inspiring artist.

Dr. John and Sarah Chamberlain - They are Jace, Jem and Cassie's adopted human parents. They are physicians in a children's unit, and also donates their time to the emergency center.

Chester and Amelia Ewan - They are called Guardians - a species originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wiccan.

Jackson Gray - He is Jace and Jem's biological uncle - Katlyn Gray's older brother. Although he carries the gene of the Breedline, he does not shift into a wolf. Only Breedlines born with an identical twin have the ability to change into their wolf. He's a medical supply pilot.

Mia Blackwood - She is a half-breed and Jem's bonded mate. Abandoned at birth and raised in human foster care, she later finds her twin sister, Eve.

EVE - She is a half-breed and Sebastian's bonded mate. Growing up in human foster care, she spent her entire childhood abused until Sebastian saves her. Scorned from her past, she lashes out in anger, living a life of crime later to discover her twin sister, Mia Blackwood. After realizing the Chiang-shih demon possesses Sebastian, Eve clings to the past in hopes of reuniting with her beloved. Now that Sebastian is finally free of the demon, she has trust issues, worried he has an alternative plan for their sons.

Sebastian Crow - He is a half-breed, and Eve's bonded mate. After he had been killed by Jace in self- defense, he was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon after the Angel of Mercy cast him out of Alexander's body. As he tried to portray Sebastian's life, Eve finally figured out his secret. Keeping her captive only to survive on her blood, he later develops feelings for her. The demon creates a death army, determined to dominate the world and unleash his wrath amongst humans and the Breedline. Now free from the demon, he is determined to reunite with his beloved Eve who is kept prisoner by the Breedline Covenant awaiting trial for her past crimes against them.

Alexander Crest - He is a Breedline who was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon before birth. Murdering his family, Alexander kidnapped his twin's bonded mate, Katlyn Gray. Keeping her prisoner against her will, she becomes pregnant with his twins. As she managed to escape before she gave birth, Alexander eventually kills her in a fit of rage. Returning for his chosen son twenty-two years later, he is determined to convince him to join his army. After the battle between the Breedline, the demon is finally cast out of Alexander setting his soul free. For the demon's past crimes, Alexander is pardoned and must reside in the Breedline Covenant. Praying for forgiveness, he reunites with his twin sons, Jace and Jem. As he fights to keep his new family safe, romance blossoms with Dr. Helen Carrington.

Tim Ross - He is a Breedline species and head council of the California Covenant. Angel, his bonded mate - who is a half-breed - has Tim's daughter they named Natalie, after her sister.

Angel - She is a half-breed and Tim's bonded mate.

Natalie - She is a half-breed and Tim and Angel's daughter.

Kyle Jones - He is a Breedline species that resides in the California Covenant. Having lost his family to a house fire at childhood, his uncle Tim Ross has raised him since. Celina Baldolf is his bonded mate. He's a mechanic and also Jace and Jem's close friend, and plays bass in the rock band Chaos.

Casey Barton - He was born of the Breedline species, and lives in the California Covenant. He was adopted by Tim Ross's brother and carries a deep dark secret, afraid to reveal to the Breedline. He is a clothing model and plays backup bass and keyboards in the band Chaos.

Dr. Helen Carrington - She is a Breedline species and a physician at the California Bates hospital for both Breedlines and humans. Later, she discovers Jace and Jem carry a gene, possibly used for a cure to stop the aging process in her species. After Alexander's demon is banished, he is pardoned for all past crimes and welcomed into the Breedline Covenant. When he meets Helen, they become bonded mates.

Drakon Hexus - He is a Breedline species. At a young age, his first bonded mate was killed by her father. In a rage, he hunts and kills her murderer, breaking the Breedline's True Law. Shunned by his Covenant and forced to live as a rogue wolf, he's promised his humanity back if he joins the Chiang-shih demon's army. After Drakon discovers the demon's plans to destroy all humans and half-breeds, he betrays him and joins forces with the Breedline. As time passes, he bonds with another mate, Cassie Chamberlain.

Cassie Chamberlain - Adopted at age two by Jace and Jem's adopted parents after her mother abandons her. Later, she discovers she is a Breedline species and bonds with the handsome Drakon Hexus. She is a nurse practitioner, specializing in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Malachi O'Conner - He was born a Breedline species, and shunned by the Breedline Covenant after breaking their True Law. Alexander Crest's demon later forced him into joining his army of rogue wolves. After he had tried to escape, he endured cruel torture from the Alexander's Chiang-shih demon. He was later rescued by the Breedline and pardoned for his past crimes.

Celina Baldolf - She is a Breedline species with the power of a Wiccan, but only practices white witchcraft. Her twin sister Taliah - a dark Wicca - murdered their parents when they were twelve years old. Dr. Helen Carrington is their aunt, and Kyle Jones is Celina's Breedline bonded mate. She is an editor for a local publishing company.

Taliah Baldolf - She is a Breedline species and the mother of the Katako. Using her powers as a dark Wiccan, she joins forces with the Chiang-shih demon to create his death army. After she threatens to kill the Breedline Queen, the Beast overpowers her and sends her to her death.

Samuel Mercier - He is a Breedline and a council member from France that has secretly turned against his own Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon. He and his other Breedline traitors go into hiding after the Breedline destroy the demon, desperate to seek revenge against the Covenant.

Fredrick Mercier - He is a Breedline and Samuel Mercier's identical twin. Also, he's a council member from France that has secretly turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.

Corbin Azzo - He is a Breedline and a council member that has turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.

Steven Pasquale (a.k.a Steven Craven) - He inherited the genes of a Breedline and an Adalwolf. He was taken from his mother and forced to endure a life of endless, painful experiments by German physicians, Dr. Hans Autenburg and Dr. Hubert Crane.

Lila Demont - She is a Breedline, born into a wealthy, prestigious family. She is a lab technician and assists Dr. Helen Carrington with the cure to the Breedline aging process. She later bonds with Casey Barton.

Victor Demont - He is a Breedline, and Lila's father. He is a retired council member of the Pennsylvania Breedline Covenant. After he discovers his daughter has bonded with Casey Barton, he disapproves of their relationship.



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