"And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched."
- Mark 9:43
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After his little speech that had swooned me, we had decided that it is enough for today. My training had consisted of taking care of paperwork. A few heads ups about where I should start going after my trainings and such. I will also have to start overseeing the warrior's trainings, my presence in meetings of the kings and queens, some etiquettes of being a warrior leader. It was pretty much the same for both me and Evander. But Cian had told me that he 'deceived' the guards and Evander that I had needed more training which made me pout without meaning to. At the time, It seemed to have stirred something in him so I had to quickly compose myself.
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Before we start making out on the meeting table.
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I shook my head while I was on my way to my room. I didn't have anything to do until dinner other than going over my training today.
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Suddenly, Evander decided it would be a good idea to link his arms with mine and drag me to his room.
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"What"
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I looked at him with an eye brow raised and a small smile plastered on my lips.
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"I can smell his highness all over you"
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My mouth opened slightly and closed as I had nothing to say.
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"I lied, but your reaction tells me something did really happen."
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I glared at him, this cheeky little bastard.
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Looking at him I thought that it would be okay to let him know about it.
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"King Cian is my soulmate"
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Surprise painted his face for a few seconds, but he quickly recovered and threw himself at me.
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"I'm so happy for you. It's not everyday you'd have royalty as your soulmate" I pushed him away with an eye roll
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"so that's why you needed more training"
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A nasty smirk appeared on his face.
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"We didn't do anything, Evander"
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He nodded in satisfaction of catching me in my vulnerable moment.
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"Yes, yes you did. There is no way those swollen lips don't give it away, sister. No way in hell."
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Oh my God. I looked at myself in the mirror.
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Good thing I wasn't wearing a lipstick otherwise this would've looked worse.
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I saw Evander smiling warmly at me from the reflection. I turned around and smiled back at him.
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He really was like a younger brother.
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After I had bid my farewell to Evander and telling him that he should not tell anyone, with him wiggling his eyebrows at me in an evil manner, I left the room to go to my own.
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I used my identification card on the door to open it. The only other person that could open the door was the king himself, which I doubt he would even do that. He was too much of a gentleman.
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I wouldn't mind him coming into my room and watch me sleep though.
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Don't get these crazy ideas you idiot.
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I grunted at my stupid thoughts.
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Can you act normal around the person you've liked? Or even think normal of him? What you just said is stupidly creepy you big creep.
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After my inner fight, I stripped off my clothes and went into the shower. I had a few hours left till dinner. So I had decided to wear a pretty dress. We were allowed to wear what we had wanted around the king. Other than the uniforms, for dinners it was our choice. I didn't know that had existed.
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Of course, the clothes had to be appropriate. You can't go in wearing a bikini after all.
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After my shower, I let down my curls to dry. If I had one thing to be proud of on my body it's my hair. I found it really pretty.
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I picked out a knee length dress that flowed down from my waist and the top hugged my body. I made sure to wear a cropped sweater over it with long sleeves.
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I didn't want to show my arms. The scars have always been there. The scars I inflicted on myself and the devil inflicted on me. He was worse than the devil.
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At least the devil has a reason for turning evil I guess. But what was my father's reasoning.
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The thigh length socks that I wore were nicely shaping my legs. I wore a one inch heel as my shoes. I liked heels but I could not walk in them for the life of me. I respect anyone that could.
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I didn't even bother with makeup. The thought had crossed my mind, but I felt uncomfortable wearing makeup outside of my room.
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Looking back at my room one last time, I closed the door and made my way to dinner.
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I was making my way when I saw Evander talking to Cian. For some reason it felt like I was envaiding their privacy, so I hid myself.
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I am definitely envaiding their privacy more like this. I decided to reluctantly make my way before I stood still at the next words I heard.
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"Your highness, how can I be of help?" Evander bowed in respect to Cian. Normally, Cian had his hands behind him or leaning against something or in his pockets.
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Right now, his arms were crossed. And that was not a good sign.
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"What is your relationship with Signy" he demanded with a flat tone looking down at Evander.
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It took Evander a while to process what he was asking.
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"She is my partner in leading your warriors, your majesty"
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Cian sniffed slightly as he got closer, his eyes flashed more yellow than usual.
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"Then why do I smell her all over you, Evander"
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He looked like a mouse cornered by a cat. The sight was adorable to behold, but if I didn't step in, he would be executed on spot.
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Before I reached them Evander said "Your excellence, outside of work, I see her as my older sister and nothing more" he bowed with respect "I would not dream of anything more with Signy. I have my own mate somewhere in the world waiting for me."
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His response made me smile. And it seemed to have convinced Cian as his stern expression relaxed into neutral one.
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"We understand. It was something on our mind, so we had to inquire from you personally. You can raise your head"
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Evander tried to hide his huge grin with a small smile. But he just looked like a baby who was about to cry.
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I made my way towards them and greeted them with a bow. We then proceeded to go in. I didn't fail to notice that Cian was sneakily brushing his fingers against my own as I walked next to him. He wanted it to be known that we were mates. And so did I.
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