Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Promise Me
*Violet*
* Everything that just happened is not easy for me. I did my part as a scout but found myself in the middle of something beyond me. Not being able to transport Thorn by Death Horse because the bugger was damn heavy, we decided to set sail. Prince Emvis was generous enough to give us one of his boats so that we could sail in peace. . Thorn was lying in a corner covered with a fur coat. He was playing tough but I could tell from his eyes that he was in bad shape. I held her hand, which I squeezed tightly to encourage him *.
-Brace yourself Thorn everything is going to be fine. *I said*.
-Aha, you might be a good actress, you can't lie to me. *He told me*. I'm not even sure I will survive our trip.
-Damn relic bearer. * Said Kord *. These weapons are a real pain for all of us.
-I maintain that we should have called your Centaur.
-Well I have a scoop for you. Prince Emvis made me behead all my mutants, are you happy? * He said angry *. I asked the Centaur to try to save Thorn and he tried but it didn't work.
- Maybe he did it wrong.
-Or maybe it's possible because we are both related. * He argued *.
-Damn it. * Grunted Gladys, hitting the mast with her fist *. First Philis and now Kord.
-You fool, you're going to ....
-Oh fuck....
* The mast twisted slightly but did not fall. We all hissed with relief and one of the carpenters arrived *.
-Don't worry these ships were designed to withstand your little whims.
-Still happy. Otherwise something bothers me. * Said Kord looking at Sephora sitting in her corner *. Why didn't we use the Death Horses from the start of the battle? If we had done it we would have won more easily that's a fact. See how they helped us open the door.
*Sephora said nothing and just stared at the sky. She nodded to Bauer who was in charge of watching the mounts and he left ahead. She blew out her still hot coffee and took a sip*.
-You are a good fighter but you never see beyond what you kill. Horses of Death are gifts, not tools. Yours were uniform, these have wings. * Did she explain *. They are elite warriors who have kindly surrendered their precious mounts to us by order of the king.
* She turned her gaze to Kord who felt oppressed *.
-What would you do if these critters were killed? Do you think you can justify Vincent for the loss of his precious mounts?
-I ... I don't think so. But we would have had a definite advantage. And...
-The Relic bearer would have made short work of it. * Did she cut it off *. You saw it at work. He hit Philis, Thorn and yourself. He stood up to Nova who recognized his strength himself.
* She gave him a cold look and the pressure hit us all *.
-You really believe that a mount with wings will make a difference. Thinking back, your centaur ran away, what do you have to say for your defense?
- That's enough for you. * Shouted Thorn already exhausted *. Your discussion gives me the blues. Is there no way to die in peace?
-Do not say that. *I said*.
* On Adrun's side, General Argus was dead. Prince Emvis personally announced it to his son Dion who burst into tears. The general's body was embarked on one of the ships. In the end, Emvis apologized publicly, even going so far as to put his knees on the ground. The lie was simple. We took the capital but powerful reinforcements having come we were forced to retreat. As for the Dreiser family it appears that Emvis had promised them land because his victory was assured *.
-These guys are not normal. * Said a soldier *. We lost 5,000 men in this exchange but they only lost 2,000.
* They came back still fresh and ready for a new attack but the new king should be able to handle it. Besides, let's talk about this new king *.
- Do you still think about him? * Thorn asked me *.
* Sitting next to him I closed in on myself *.
-Because of my refusal it will be tense between Solon and Adrun. One more time.
-I'm not talking about that. Tell me you seduced this man, didn't you? Did he at least have an effect on you.
-No of course not.
-Stop lying, Sephora fell asleep.
* I let out a sigh, relaxed and smiled looking at the stars in the night *.
-It's not the first time I acted like this.
* I remember when he announced that I was to be his fiancée. We were all caught off guard. After which he was locked up with the rest of the men while we thought about it. In the heads of others it was clear *.
-Accepted. * Said Kord *. You lose nothing this guy is a powerful warrior.
-If he's a good lover, you won't have to worry about it in bed either. * Gladys said *.
-In addition you will be the queen of this country. * Said Emvis *. Everyone will be at your feet. You will rule together.
* I couldn't believe what they were saying. Is that how they saw my possible union with Jeremy? On the other hand, everyone only saw what they knew about him, but what did they really knew about him ? What he has lived, endured, what he thinks. What he likes to eat or drink, what makes him smile or cry. I had barely spent a month with him but I knew it all. They saw only their interest *.
-I think we can ask the interested party for his opinion, don't we * Said Thorn *. Violet what you decide?
-I ... I ...
-Don't listen to the shit that comes out of their mouth decide for yourself.
* I had a full panic attack and stormed out of the throne room. After that I was sitting in a corner, thinking my head against my knees. I heard footsteps approaching me. Then a hand rested on my shoulder. Surprised I raised my head *.
-N ... Nova?
* He was smiling and holding a passion fruit in his hand. He gave it to me and said it was to thank me for the apple of the last faith. Then he added that I had to follow my feelings and not those of others regardless of the issues and conflicts of interest that hover around. He also assured me that I did not have to blame myself because this man loved me despite everything *.
-Haha you have a good one. I stabbed him, I caused the death of his family and my fault his country is in ruins.
* He just stroked my hair and told me to stop making excuses. Then he went away smiling. After that I had a lot of trouble sleeping I admit, I woke up very early at the first light of dawn and went to his cellule. He was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed but he was not sleeping, he was meditating. His hands had been shackled but it didn't seem to bother him. I opened the door to his cell and entered it. His eyes slowly opened and he stood up, staring at me. I admit I felt weird standing like that in front of him *.
- So here is your real appearance. Jeenan, if that's your real name.
- My name is Violet and I am an expert rank warrior on Adje. My role is mainly a scout and my mission is to gather all the information necessary for the smooth running of the battle.
-And I congratulate you, you played your role to perfection. How did you do to play like this with me and my family? The people you helped in the barracks all those sweet words that you whispered in my ear were they lies?
-I was only doing my ...
- I'll answer for you.
* He walked over to me and looked me straight in the eye *.
-You feel guilty confess.
-Not at all.
-This is how things went. When Adrun attacked the barracks you revealed your identity and slaughtered my soldiers yourself.
-I wanted my allies to recognize me.
-But they started messing around and started slaughtering civilian and non-combatant staff including the women they raped. * He said calmly *. You couldn't let these poor women get raped without intervening so you killed your own allies without leaving a witness. You also killed the women because you didn't want them to live with this trauma.
-These were bothersome witnesses. And I...
-And you fled with Edith, you made her your slave to prevent others from attacking her.
-It's worth its weight in gold.
-A Killick scout never makes a slave I inquired.
-Stop looking for excuses, you're completely rambling.
-You told me to send a letter to my family, you wanted them to be safe.
-It was to not shut my cover.
-Is that so ? And when I was demoralized by learning of the massacre of mine you immediately ran to comfort me. You gave me back the strength to fight Jeenan.
-I just wanted...
-All these moments spent with us none were false, you laughed and cried sincerely. You were having fun too and apart from your true nature you never lied to me. Because deep down you enjoyed these moments spent here.
-Stop saying nonsense you are blinded by the love you have for me? * I say with disdain *.
-Me blinded? Who is blinded by whose love? I'll tell you something ...
* He put his hands on my cheeks but rather than pushing him away I let it go *.
-Despite all that even when I knew what you hadn't done for a second I didn't hate you.
-You ... you're crazy ...
-Not because I loved you no, but because I saw an opportunity in all of this. A way for both of us to start all over again. And your prince just gave us the chance.
-Despite everything I have done to you ...
-If we succeed in freeing ourselves from the hatred that is supposed to assail us, believe me that our love will grow stronger. Don't make me believe you never had any feelings for me.
* Jeremy's words were not meaningless quite the contrary. He hugged me, stroking my stomach and damn it I felt my heart was bleeding. He whispered to me to accept but I was frozen. How did he do it? Where did he get such reason and such strength? *.
-What did you say in the end?
-I'm with you, right?
-So you're really a poor idiot.
-But Thorn ....
-You told him you wanted to come with me to my last home rather than stay with him, right?
-I did it for you ....
- Let it be clear, I need nobody's pity. Look at you you don't even realize your feelings
* I widened my eyes in a sign of incomprehension *.
- This is the guy who did this to me, because of him I'm going to die soon. But instead of blaming him to death you still think about whether you could get together with him.
-No it's just that ...
-You are not the same as a dog. * He scolded *. So you're gonna make me a promise.
-I'm listening to you.
-Promise me that when I die you will join this man.
-Thorn you're not ...
-Promise me.
* His gaze showed he was serious so I agreed to please him *.
-Okay I promise you.
* End of chapter *
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