Chapter 17 

Ava POV 

I woke up again from a nightmare, my body drenched in sweat and panting. Everest wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into him. I felt myself calming down almost instantly. His hands rubbed my back as I buried my face into his chest. 

“What was it about?” His voice was low and deep sounding. 

“My mother. The attack.” I made a small whimper sound. “I couldn’t do anything. I couldn’t save her.” I had tears streaming down my face as images of my mothers lifeless and bloodied body flashed through my mind. I closed my eyes tight wishing those thoughts away. 

“Shhhh. It’s over and it wasn’t your fault.” He rubbed my back and I only nodded against his 

chest. 

We laid in silence for what seemed like hours as he held me tightly to him. He never let go and ran his fingers through my hair every once in a while. When my alarm went off he let me go and slip out of the 

bed. 

I changed into my workout gear, kissed him goodbye and slipped away down the steps. I didn’t feel like chatting and picked up a granola bar and slipped out before Amber could meet me. I walked the long way around to the gym to clear my mind of those ugly thoughts and memories that plagued me. 

I walked into the gym and was the only person there. I decided to go ahead and begin to stretch. Slowly people filled into the gym, some nodding in acknowledging my presence. I threw myself into training and worked as hard as I could, pushing myself to my own limits. 

Once done I walked back with Amber in silence. I assume she could tell I was in a bit of a mood, but 

still she offered silent support. 

“I’ll be down soon. I think we should stop for some coffee.” I smiled over to her. 

“Of course, I’ll meet you in an hour or so.” 

Sarah POV 

just us covering what we needed some guy, Ryder I think, helped us. He is apparently the

the one to kill the King. I was fine with that, honestly. That old bastard never liked me and with him out of the way that will make Everest King and I will be the Queen. I smiled to myself as I tightened the zip tie to the base of communications and cell tower. I looked over my handy work and smiled to myself, pleased with how

the little shack and I handed Dexter my notes from dinner earlier this

the Royal family. She wanted time to train so she asked for it to be pushed back. She wanted to be able to fully

myself at that. Like she really cares about anyone here. She is a transplant and doesn’t belong. One month from now her crowning ceremony will happen, along with them marking one another. I gritted my teeth at the thought of Everest wearing her mark. It made my blood boil so much so that

the papers in my

looked up at

a day and make it happen. Keep in touch.” I turned to walk out but he grabbed my hand, tugging me back.

okay. Sit, have a drink, and relax. I don’t want you going back hot headed and doing something to endanger us all.” He shoved a drink in my hand and I

sighed. 

over the information I gave him as a

information Sarah, good

Dexter stand and cross the small area and open the door. Two

The

and Ryder who set up everything we needed.” He nodded over to

of fire spoke in a low rough voice. I involuntarily moved away from him and looked away.

glared in his direction which only made him laugh even harder. “She’s a spitfire too.” He said between

stood up to leave and

where this is going to

everything in-between. 

 

then.” I said to them

schedule and handed it to him. With the time everything would line up, Ryder would be able to slip in murder the King. To keep me less of a suspect we all agreed that Ryder should knock me out. The witch would be here tomorrow and we would go through a dry run of

a great plan, we agreed that in three more days and this would happen. Here’s to hoping

the pathway. I looked like I spent the entire night running in my Lycan form. I should let her stretch her legs but she’s been silent lately. She wasn’t too happy about everything going

she will get over

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