The Soulmate Mark

C H A P T E R 31

A month past and Eliot was still in the Nicu while Everett was at home. "Mom I can't get how little he is." "I know is adorable.As well as Everett.You and Xander made great kids". "Can I go see Xander." "You know what if it makes you happy then yes.I will watch the Eliot your father will watch Everett." "Thank you". Athena made her way back home.She got ready for the first time in months.She had her hair down with two little braids in it,a light blue puff dress,and some combat boots.Once she got done she got met by Charles waiting in the car. "Hello Athena.It has been so long.How are the boys". "They are good.Everett went home last week.We are just waiting on Everett.How is everything now?" "Everything is almost back to normal.Nolan is banned from the kingdom and all of the people are still shocked that Xander is alive".Twenty minutes later they were at the castle.The first person Athena saw was Marie. "Athena is that you". "Yeah".They hugged. "How are you.How are the boys?" "Everything is good can I go see Xander?" "Yes you can he should be out in the garden." Athena made her way over.When she saw him she couldn't help but smile.She took a big breath before deciding to get closer.But she stopped once she saw Renee walk up to Xander and kiss his cheek.He was smiling at her before getting down on one knee and proposing.Athena felt her heart sink to her stomach.She ran back to Marie crying. "Is everything ok". "No.Xander just proposed to Renee.I knew it was a mistake to come back".She said before walking to the door. "Wait please I'm sure it is a whole misunderstanding". "No it clearly isn't.It has been great to see you again but I'm going home".Athena went back to Charles. "Athena is everything ok". "No just take me home".

Five minutes later Xander went to see Marie. "Marie I can't believe any of this". "What do you mean?" "The courtship to Renee less than a year after Athena died". "Courtship?" "Yes my parents insisted". "Xander what would you do if I said Athena was alive". "I don't know because that can't be". "Xander,Nolan threatened Athena when she found out she was pregnant.So we sent her to Asterin for her safety and the babies". "What.You knew and didn't tell me". "I had no choice". "I am your future king and you lied to me". "Athena asked me to". "Where is she". "Her home in Asterin".Xander started to head to the door. "Xander where are you going?" "To see Athena.Charles grab my horse.Marie where is he." "He took Athena home". "What". "She came to see you but you proposed to Renee". "I didn't want to.I had to."He ran to his horse.