Fated is overrated
Chapter 59

Lola POV

Well, dinner was awkward as f*ck. Not just because of the conversation I overhead, but because of the way Zeke and Zane act towards me. They clearly despise me, yet they put up a façade for goddess knows why. I think I preferred it when they were *ssholes, at least I knew what was going on in their minds and what they were up to then. This newfound kind act irks me and I have a feeling they are up to something.

The Queen, Xena, was nice as always, however. I felt a warming sensation in my chest when she stood up to her own sons to defend me. Even the King came to my defense to my surprise, as he didn't seem like my biggest fan at first. Perhaps because I launched some rogues onto his territory, I don't dare get my hopes up however, any time I trust someone and let them into my heart, it gets stomped on.

After dinner, I go back to my room. It is still early, but I really don't mind and I am glad to be getting into bed. You know the saying "you don't know what you've got until it's gone"?

Well, for a girl that loves her sleep as much as a bear in hibernation, this exquisite bed means everything to me after 2 weeks of sleeping in trees.Stop reading the wrong and incomplete storyline, job n ib.c om has the correct and complete book. I can't wait to delve in and sleep until I am in it for so long that I feel like part of the bed itself. But I probably can't do that as I will be expected by the Queen in the morning, I guess.

Thinking about it now, we haven't discussed what is happening next and when.

Getting into the bed feels like literal heaven. Oh my goddess, I have missed this. I have missed this more than anything else I think. It doesn't take long for me to drift off into a blissful sleep.

As I suspected, one of the maids woke me up in the morning. I was so not ready to wake up yet, but I am also ready to get going if they'll let me. Excuse me, miss. You are requested in the office." Well, that must be the Queen. This must mean I'll be on my way today! "Alright, give me a few minutes, please." Yes, of course, I will be back in 15 minutes."

I quickly dress myself in the blouse and jeans ensemble, brush my teeth ad comb my hair. Before I know it, the 15 minutes are up and the maid is back.

I follow her out down a few hallways again before reaching a set of doors and the maid stops, indicating this is where I need to go in.

I enter through the doors expecting the Queen, but inside are Zeke and Zane behind the desk. In front of them are 4 males on a chair. They have their backs towards me, so I can't see who they are.

I step forward hesitantly, I don't trust these guys one bit. Both have devilish grins on their faces which makes the situation even more ominous. As the door closes behind me, 4 heads turn my way and I stop dead in my tracks.

It's alpha Culio, his beta, delta, and.... Chris. It's f*cking Chris. I have barely felt scared or panic in the 2 weeks out on my own being chased by vile rogues, but I feel scared now.

I am sure Chris has told them I attacked him, and they are here for my execution now. But I won't go down without a fight. My stance becomes rigid and I am ready to run, or pounce, whichever way it will go.

If I go down, at least my tormentor Chris is coming down with me, I'll make sure of that. Liberty is fuming in my head as well, ready to come out and f*ck sh*t up with me. Before I can ask what the meaning of this is, alpha Culio stands abruptly and charges towards

me.

I jolt back on instinct and alpha Culio halts in his tracks. He looks straight at me with a hurt expression on his face, and I feel confused. Why does he look hurt? I am sure my expression turned to confusion when alpha Culio speaks up "Lola honey? What is wrong?". My confusion spikes and I can't even utter a word. "I... I.." the words just don't seem to come to me. Isn't he angry at me for attacking his son? Is he not here to execute me?

Still looking at alpha Culio Chris suddenly stands up, sighing a breath of relief "Lola...". I can't help but stiffen and turn angry when I turn my gaze to Chris. The boy who was once my best friend in the whole world, the boy I once loved, but who turned into my tormentor for years.

Getting hit with rotten eggs, water dumped on me, getting beaten, being left for dead and finally almost getting r*ped by the person I once trusted and loved. "What?" I grit out through clenched teeth. His entire demeanor screams remorse, but it's too little too late. From the corner of my eye I can see Zeke and Zane smirking, relishing at my anguish.

F*cking bastards. Oh goddess, the only reason I am not rejecting them on the spot is because of Liberty's sake. She is the only one left I love, and I refuse to hurt her. But it's taking everything out of me to not lash out at them.

Chris gives me his best puppy eyes, he used to do the same when we were kids and I always fell for it then. But not anymore. "Can we talk in private Lola?". "No" I simply state.

Alpha Culio looks from Chris to me, an eyebrow raised in confusion. Chris seems to turn more desperate and turns on the puppy eyes even more. "Please Lola, just a few minutes?".

"I said no Chris. But then again, you have some trouble understanding the meaning of that word don't you?" I seethe, reminiscing the last time I saw him and what happened. Not caring that my words might tip off the others to what my problem with Chris is. "Please Lola, I am begging you. You know it is a lot for me to beg anyone for anything and I know I don't deserve your friendship anymore, but please let me talk to you".

I am not one to forgive so easily, or at all, and I don't have any sympathy for him, but I don't like to air my dirty laundry in front of all the others, so I cave" fine". Chris gets up to the door and holds it open for me, as if he is

suddenly such a gentleman. I bet he is putting up this charade for the

princes. Little does he know, they would probably high five him for doing what he has done to me.