He finally let go of me. " I can't believe it, I'm sorry." He walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a bottle of Vodka. " So why don't you tell Lissa?'
" She doesn't need that right now."
" So then when are you going to tell her?"
" I don't know."
The weeks went by and as I predicted the queen started to favor Lissa's side. By day, I went to the meetings with Adrian or explored the royal court. Then at night, I would train Adrian In my dreams.
I thought I was good teacher and Adrian was learning fast. He was already up to junior level. One training session he asked, " Why are we running so much, I mean I thought I was training how to fight."
" Because there may me a time where you can't fight and you have to run." I felt a pang where my heart was and an overwhelming sense of dej vu.
Months passed and I continued my routine. Occasionally I would see Christian and Ethan, and they would wave, but that would be followed by Lissa glaring at them, and then staring at me coldly.
It was Christmas and I felt lonely, Adrian was trying to drag me to a party. "Are you crazy Lissa, Christian, and Ethan are going to be there do you want world war three."
" It won't be that bad come on get dressed." I sighed
"Fine." He smiled when he saw ma.
" You look beautiful."
"Thanks." He pulled something out of his pocket and hid it behind his back.
"Close your eyes." I looked at him questioningly "Please." I closed my eyes and I felt him walk behind me. A second later I felt cold on the back of my neck and something heavy go around my neck. I opened up my eyes, looked down, and gasped.
It was a gold locket with a ruby in the middle and roses etched on the outside. "It's beautiful thank you." I turned around and hesitated, but then I smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "I'm sorry I didn't get you anything."
He smiled " Actually you just did, now come on were going to be late." I groaned " Rose, come on do I actually have to carry you to the party."
" You wouldn't, your royal reputation would be ruined."
" I don't have the greatest reputation in the world so I'm not really worried, but it would probably ruin your reputation." I scoffed,
" My reputations already have been ruined from the whole incident with Lissa." We started to walk to the party " Ah yes the rumors that you and Lissa were fighting over me." I nodded.
" People are going to stare.'' I begged as we walked to the door where you could here Christmas music playing.
" Little dhamphir they already stare at you because you're so beautiful."
" Flattery will get you no where."
" That's not what I've been told." I groaned again, this was going to be a long night.