Mated To My Boyfriend's Dad

Chapter 102: _ Let’s Ask The Peculiar

A whiff of annoyance traveled on Aceco’s face as she cradled the injured creature. "It’s not a ’thing,’ Beta Darius," she corrected gently, "but a peculiar. And a cherished pet, I’d wager." Her gaze swept over the creature, her eyes filled with a soft concern that Rhett had seen in someone...

... someone he shouldn’t be thinking about right now.

"We have many such creatures back in the fairy realm," Aceco explained, her voice tiny like a soothing melody. "They’re loyal companions and often serve as messengers between the realms."

Rhett’s mind whirred. A peculiar as a messenger? This was all far more complex than he’d anticipated. Why was Aella’s family searching for it so intently that they fell into the vampire’s hands because of it?

What was so special about it? Perhaps, Aceco could shed more light on that.

"Actually," he blurted out, tilting his head, "I might know the fairy this one belongs to."

Shock registered on Aceco’s face but her surprise quickly morphed into delight. "Truly, Gamma Rhett? That’s wonderful news for the little creature."

"Well," Rhett hesitated, his voice dropping by a notch, "its owners are– kind of missing."

Aceco’s eyes widened. "Missing? How?"

Rhett took a deep breath. "That’s why we’re here, Aceco. It’s the reason we sought your help." _{n𝚘𝚟𝚙𝚞𝚋.𝚌o𝚖}

Before Rhett could elaborate further, Beowulf stepped forward. "Perhaps we should head inside now, and you can hear the details there," he suggested and he was right too.

Aceco nodded while her smile faded slightly. "Of course, come in, please. Follow me."

She ushered them through the doorway, and as they stepped inside, a collective gasp escaped their lips. The cabin interior defied logic. Instead of walls and a ceiling, they found themselves surrounded by leafy greenery. There was a cascading waterfall tumbling down a moss-covered hill in the distance. A vibrant blue sky stretched above, dotted with fluffy white clouds. Birdsong filled the air and along with the gentle mist from the waterfall, it created a rainbow that shimmered like a fragmented jewel.

This was like standing on a cliff with a waterfall and not inside some cabin tucked deep inside a secluded area.

T – this was simply golden. This was beautiful! Even Rhett, as nonchalant and aloof as he was couldn’t help but be fascinated.

Rhett, however, knew better. This wasn’t real. It was an illusion, a projection crafted by Aceco’s powerful magic. It was a scenery created as a place where she felt comfortable and in control. This was probably how her abode in the fairy realm seemed like.

But the illusion was so meticulously crafted, so detailed down to the scent of damp earth and the cool breeze that swirled around them, that it felt more real than reality itself.

To the moon – Aceco was powerful and good.

Yet, how powerful was she? What use was her power if she wouldn’t use it to curb the vampire’s menace and wipe them off the face of the earth for good?

Both the Alpha and Beta also stood speechless. Rhett could see their faces filled with a mixture of awe and wonder. Aceco gestured towards a large, smooth rock nestled amidst the animated landscape. "Please, sit," she offered with a soft voice. "I can heal the Peculiar while we talk."

With gentle and practiced strokes, Aceco ran her hands over the creature’s body. A faint golden light emanated from her fingertips, visibly soothing the Peculiar’s wounds. The creature, which had been whimpering and restless moments ago, relaxed under Aceco’s touch with a low growl emanating from its throat that sounded almost like a purr.

"Of course," Beowulf finally managed to say after a few moments of struggling to find his voice again. He and Darius sank onto the rock with their eyes still wide with astonishment.

Rhett followed suit, his gaze fixed on Aceco. "Thank you for healing this creature," he said, his voice respectful. "We owe you a debt."

Aceco gave him a gentle smile. "There is no debt, Gamma Rhett. This animal belongs to my kind. It is us who owe your kind a debt as you’ve joined forces to fight alongside us in this war between like and darkness. You shouldn’t regret it."

Well, she could tell that to the pack members who had lost their loved ones to the war so far.

Aceco didn’t give them room to even answer her at all before commencing. "As much as I’d love to hear the reason for your urgent visit – and I’m sure it’s urgent – I would also like to hear about these missing fairies. Have you learned anything new?"

"Yes," Beowulf confirmed with a firm tone. He proceeded to recount the story of the missing Aella’s family, their disappearance, and the subsequent deaths plaguing the pack.

As he spoke, the room seemed to hold its breath, even the birdsong outside becoming muted.

When Beowulf finished, a deafening silence descended on them. Finally, Aceco spoke with a thoughtful voice. "It seems fate has brought you here at the perfect moment," she declared, surprising them all.

"How so?" Darius blurted out.

Rhett had no idea if Aceco was replying to Darious or ignoring him.

"It’s a good thing this peculiar found us. Perhaps it can shed some light on the matter." She said.

Darius scoffed. He sure didn’t know when to stop.

"How? It’s just an animal."

Aceco’s eyes narrowed. "These creatures, Beta Darius, are far more intelligent than you might think. They form strong bonds with their owners and are often privy to important information."

"Peculiars are highly attuned to their surroundings, capable of picking up on subtle energies. If this creature belonged to the missing family, it may have witnessed something, a memory we could access."

Darius, who had been surprisingly quiet while Aceco spoke, leaned forward curiously. "So you can just pry information out of a beast?"

Aceco’s lips curved into a faint smile. "Not exactly pry, Beta," she corrected. "Peculiars are telepathic creatures. With a little help from my magic, I can access its memories, see what it witnessed. Perhaps it saw the culprit or some clue that could lead us to it. Since they belong in the fairy realm, they possess magical qualities too. After that, I’ll piece together everything I witnessed and find them out."

Rhett couldn’t help but be impressed. His heart leaped with joy. This ability to communicate with a creature telepathically was beyond anything he’d ever encountered. The fairies were a bag of tricks.

Yet, it was a game-changer. A way to access information they might not have obtained otherwise. He felt a touch of hope for the first time since the murders began.

"That’s incredible, Aceco," the Alpha said with a hint of awe in his voice.

Right now, Rhett wanted to hear only what the peculiar had to say.