Chapter Ten: Lesson In Leaving
Rhianna's mind was spinning. What had prompted Peter to suddenly become so protective? Why couldn't he just let her go her own way, doing what she did best? The implications were disturbing to her. If he did it because of any affection he had for her, she did not want it. He would be High King, surrounded by hundreds of fabulous princesses and noble ladies and would soon forget her. But if she allowed herself to feel anything more than detached loyalty, she would get hurt again, as deeply and sharply as when she had lost her family. This was going too far. She could not bring herself to care about anything, or anyone. She was afraid that she would lose it. In a flash, she knew what she had to do. Setting course for the tent she shared with Susan, Lucy, Edmund and Peter, she moved swiftly. No matter what they thought, she was leaving. It was time to guard her heart again.
Author's Note: Hey, sorry that this chapter is so short, but it doesn't really fit well with the chapters on either side of it, so it kind of got stuck by itself. It is important, though, due to the inner conflicts it deals with and provides some of the main arguments that Rhianna has with herself. Thanks for reading though!