I'm so sorry for not updating recently, we are finally on a two week break so hopefully I'll write a few chapters. I also had writers block, but I think I've got it now.
NOTE: in case you haven't picked it up, if it doesn't say who's POV it is then it is Lexi's
Also I haven't read over this chapter, it's been so long and I just wanted to publish it for you guys :)
Now, ON WITH THE STORY :D
After much convincing of the servant girl, whose name I found out to be Mia, that I did not need help to have a shower, I can finally explore the room a little before she regulates the water (which she insisted on doing). I note the fact that most of the clothes in the walk-in were name brand, and expensive ones at that, like damn. I see my phone on the desk but I assume that it is being closely monitored so I decide to deal with it later.
"The water is regulated your highness, I will take my leave now" Mia says while curtsying.
"Mia, please just call me Lexi" I say feeling uncomfortable with the title of royalty.
"Of course Lexi, if I may be so bold in saying that you are much nicer than the other women that stay in this castle" She says.
"Uh, thank you" I say.
She nods and scampers out the door quickly. I grab the red towel from the coffee table and make my way into the bathroom that is beginning to fill with steam. It's amazing how much a shower can clear your mind. I jump out of the shower feeling clean and refreshed. I look in the mirror and am pleased to find that the bruises are nearly gone.
I realise that I haven't brought clothes in with me so I wrap my towel around me and walk out into the room and see an unexpected person sitting on a couch, consumed by the book in his hands.
"Carter?" I raise my eyebrows at him. If he doesn't explain in the next ten seconds why the fuck he would bring me here then I'll... I'll... I'll deal with that later.
He must have seen the deadly look in my eyes when he looks up because he immediately starts to explain himself. He is in such a rush that his words are tumbling over each other and creating a word soup.
I hold my hand up effectively stopping him, "slower, please"
He draws in a deep breath, "I am so so so sorry. The King threatened my sister, I had to. Trust me, taking you away from your mate was the last thing I wanted to do but I had no choice. You understand right? I'm really sorry"
I can feel myself start to forgive him, "yea, I understand. It's ok, I would do exactly the same"
He lets out a breath that I didn't realise he was holding, "thank you. I could stand to have you hate me, you seem like a pretty cool person and I really need a friend or just someone new to talk to"
I smile at him but one thing he said strikes my curiosity, "wait, mate? What do you mean?"
"He didn't tell you?" Cater furrows his brow, "well I guess it's not really my place to say. When you see Kyle again, ask him"
"I'll see him again?" I say, perking up instantly.
He smiles a closed lip smile at me, "I'll make sure of it"
"Thank you Carter!" I say excitedly and pull him in for a hug, that's when I realise that I'm still only in a towel. I clear my throat and step back, "sorry" I say laughing
"That's ok. Hey, you're taking this all pretty well" he looks at me strangely.
"It hasn't sunk in yet, it will pretty soon. Not going to lie, I'm probably going to have a panic attack" I say stating a fact.
"I'll have Mia watch over you, she'll let me know and I'll be here" he says with sincerity.
"Thank you, really"
"What are friends for?" He says before turning to walk out, "oh and you might want to get some clothes on, dinner is soon. It's casual"
"Hmm true, thanks. Oh can you tell your sister thank you for regulating the shower, it was the perfect temperature" I smirk at him and turn to the closet.
"How did you..." He sounds so utterly confused.
"Your face radiates sibling love when you say her name" I say.
"Damn, I didn't realise I was so open with my expressions"
"You aren't exactly, I can sense the slightest change in anyone" I say turning back to face him at the door of the closet.
"Huh, that's cool. Sure, I'll tell her" he smiles at me before walking out of the room and shutting the door behind him.
I respect him a lot at the moment, the sacrifices he would make for his sister make me envy their relationship. I wish the fact that I would die for Selena would be mutual, but it isn't and right now I can't do anything about it. I walk into the closet and begin to look through my new clothes.
Carter's POV
I shut the door behind me and almost bump into my sister.
"Mia!" I say smiling before wrapping her in a hug.
"Nah-uh, do not 'Mia' me. You took that poor girl away from her mate? Her mate!? Just because she forgives you does not mean that I do. I'm not worth it, just let him kill me, it's better then this hell and we could avoid future situations like this happening"
I can feel tears gathering in my eyes, "Look, whether you like it or not I will do anything for you, anything, even take someone away from their mate. I hate that he has made you feel worthless, you are anything but. You are beautiful and amazing and will make some guy extremely happy one day. Imagine if your mate never found you because of me, I would never ever forgive myself," I take a deep breath, "I will get us out of here someday ok? We'll take Lexi as well and reunite her with her mate. I promise you Mia, we will get out of this place, you will find your mate and we will live happily ever after, the whole cliché ending"
I wipe the tears that have leaked out of her eyes and pull her into my arms.
"You'll have to turn her you know" she says into my shoulder.
"I know, I just hope her understanding of my situation stretches that far"
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