Never Underestimate Destiny

Part 21

Tess sat alone in her room, thinking about what Max had said.

The only reason she wasn't shoving everything she owned into her suitcases is because Max had asked her to stay. But was there really any reason to?

If Max didn't want her, what was her purpose?

He wanted Liz. He wanted her so much that he was willing to give up practically everything to keep her. And he was willing to share her.

Of course, Tess didn't know how far Liz had gone with Max and Zan, but from what she'd witnessed, they were close to having sex, if they hadn't already.

It was just crazy. Max was a King. He could have any woman he wanted on Antar. Women that would worship him and do anything he said, and not make him share them with other men. Women who would love him enough to be whatever he wanted. Like herself.

Tess couldn't believe that Max would be satisfied for very long in a relationship where he had to share.

And he would realize that eventually, Tess thought.

Max said he didn't want his old life, but he didn't really know what he was missing. Eventually he would remember living as a King and ruling his planet. He would remember the parties and the clothes, and how everybody wanted to be around them. He would remember how much she loved him and how she was willing to do anything for him, including wait for him, and then he would change his mind.

He would realize that Liz was just a silly Earth girl who couldn't give him anything. Liz was just like a million other girls, and she wouldn't even give him her whole heart. She was just someone to pass his time with, but she could never be a true Queen to him.

Liz couldn't possibly understand politics and court etiquette. She would never be a proper wife for the ruler of a planet.

But Tess had already held that position.

And she would remind him of that. The upcoming summit was the perfect place to show him.

After they took care of Lonnie and Rath, it would be safe to go to the summit. They could make a deal to end the war and go home.

It might take months of negotiations, but she would be there with Max the whole time. She would help and support him any way she could, and eventually he'd turn to her.

Yes, it was perfect. Max would see that Liz wasn't right for him, and she would be there to welcome him back with open arms.

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"I told her," Max blurted out as Liz answered her phone.

Liz gasped, knowing instantly exactly what he was talking about. "What did she say?" She asked, concerned.

Max rubbed his face with his hand. "Well, she promised she wouldn't leave, but she was really upset."

Liz nodded. "I'm sorry. Max, maybe..."

He cut her off. "It's not your fault, Liz. And it had to be done."

"I know," she said sadly. "I just feel sorry for her. We'll have to be extra nice to her."

"We will," Max assured her. "We'll make sure she knows she belongs with us." He sighed. "I didn't tell her we were together, but either she knows already or she guessed. It wouldn't really be hard to figure out who has always had my heart."

"Max," Liz said, feeling her throat tighten with emotion.

"I've loved you since the first moment I saw you," he said. "Nothing could change that."