Fated is overrated

Lola

POV

Foul language incoming in 3.. 2.. 1.. Those motherf*cking slimy pieces of sh*t! I was clear about not wanting anything to do with Red Dagger anymore, and they went ahead and invited them the next morning. I know their gameplay, they want me gone. them and decide what we want to do together'.

But those overgrown dogs don't realize I want to be gone just as badly if not worse! Liberty whimpers in my mind 'we can't leave without meeting their wolves though?' she more asks than tells me 'of course not Lib! I wouldn't just step out without having you meet It's a loaded topic for us as the wolves cannot be separated from the humans, they are one together. So if you form a union - it will be with both the animal and human side.

And I just don't see that happening on the human side, not on my end, but also not on their end. But that's a problem for later. Hopefully not too much later, as I still want to get my life together as I intended it as soon as possible. And at the very latest, we would have to meet their wolves before our departure.

Having left the office in a fury, I need to blow off some steam badly, but I am unsure if I am free to roam the place for a gym or would be free to go for a run. I could use a good sparring session right about now, my hands are itching to bash their empty heads together to hear the hallow melody as if they were maracas. Not only are they *ssholes, they aren't the sharpest tools in the shed either.

Sincerely how are they the King and Queen's biological sons? Were they secretly adopted or something? As I can't really go freely and roam everywhere I have to head back to my room. I guess the only way to relieve the tension in me is to take a long hot bath, so I will do just that. Bursting into my room the Queen is sitting on the sofa in the room, startled by my sudden appearance.

Sorry your highness, I didn't realize you were in the room". "Xena, dear" she smiles gently. "Sorry, Xena. I was actually looking for you earlier. Is there any news on when I will be able to continue my path?".

Her smiles falters for a fragment of a second, but I caught it. Although I am reluctant to trust anyone ever again, Xena is coming close. The way she defended me behind my back warmed my heart.

But I am afraid of attaching myself to anyone ever again. As I go ahead to put my old phone on the charger, as it is dead empty now, Xena speaks up. "I wanted to speak to you about that as well dear. I discussed with Zion.

And actually, we want to offer you a place within the royal pack, we want you to stay. I think there is something special about you dear. I am not just speaking of your personality, which I adore and reminds me of my younger self so much, I am referring to the special abilities I mentioned. If you were to stay we could help you in figuring out those abilities.

And of course, you would be free to train with our warriors and finetune your skills. We even have staff specialized in bringing forward dormant wolves. And well, lastly, I just enjoy having you around. We only have 2 boys, you are like the daughter I never had" she smiles.

"That is a lot to think about, honestly it hadn't even crossed my mind as a possibility that I could stay here for a while longer in a free capacity that is. I had my plans laid out for in the human world, where I have a future. And thank you for being so kind to me, Xena. I haven't had anyone be so kind to me since my mother passed".

"You don't have to stay indefinitely if you cannot find a future here, dear. You could try for a while and develop yourself further for as long as you wish. I am sorry to hear about your mother. I can imagine she was a wonderful woman, as she raised a great daughter". I smile, reminiscing my mother.

She was not just a great woman, she was the greatest. "Just think about it please dear, for me. If you need me I will be in the office, or in our room which is one floor up from here". "Thank you. By the way does this mean I am free to head for a run, or just go to the gardens or gym or anything" "of course dear, you are free to roam around!".

I smile as she walks towards the door. "Xena?" she turns around facing me again "would it be possible to train with the warriors already? Maybe as to see how it goes or something?" "of course dear! I will arrange everything for you - be ready at 8 in the morning tomorrow.

I will have the maids bring you some more clothes and sports attire" she beams, almost more excited than I am, before heading out the door.

Although I have a good feeling about this friendship, I still keep a big barrier around my heart. But I will consider it, especially training with the royal warriors for a while is a big sales pitch, as I would love to get to the next level in my training and I am sure the royal warriors have brutal training.

I would benefit a lot from training with them. Having this pleasant outlook of tomorrows training and the pleasant conversation with Xena, my anger has completely dwindled down to nothing. And even better - I am free to head to the gym or go for a run! Not having to be told twice, I grab my phone and air pods and rush out of the room, wanting to head towards the main hallway. After having been out on my own for 2 weeks I have grown accustomed to being outdoors. Although I haven't been inside the palace for that long. I already feel claustrophobic and I need to head outside to breathe in some fresh air.

Not to mention I would like to explore the woods and gardens surrounding the palace. Right after having rounded the corner of my bedroom door I slam into something hard when I wasn't paying attention.

"Ouch!" I exclaim, even though it doesn't actually hurt, just from the shock of bumping into what feels like a wall. But as I look what I had bumped into I notice the wall is wearing black slacks and brown dress shoes.

As I look up I see a black blouse which is nearly giving up the battle against the straining muscles on his arms. Seriously - that can't be comfortable, right?noveldrama

Looking up further I see the blazing blue eyes of one of the twins-somehow I know that this is Zane, the youngest one. "Watch were you are going dumba*s. And take your filthy eyes off me".

I guess they couldn't keep the façade of being civil up too long, or perhaps he is pissed that their little plan from earlier backfired.