That's Why I Love You

Chapter 46

Lexa

I woke up to vigorous clicking next to me. I opened my eyes and bright light flooded into them. I was still next to Clarke, and I searched her face for any sign that she had woken up while I was asleep. If she did, I would never forgive myself.

"She's still asleep." Raven muttered, staring at the screen that her eyes always seemed to be attached to. "How are the nightbloods?"

"How long have I been asleep?" I asked her.

"A few hours. It's morning." She said. I sat up, careful not to disturb Clarke and stared at the brunette.

"The natblidas are fine." I said. "They will be staying here until Clarke wakes up."

Raven glanced at me and looked at Clarke before turning her attention back to the screen. She was thinking the same thing Octavia had. Clarke may be asleep forever.

"How is she?" I asked Raven, dragging my hand across Clarke's cheek.

"Same as yesterday. She doesn't seem to be under any duress, so that's good." Raven said. I smiled. At least she didn't have to fight anyone off without me.

"Heda." A warrior appeared at the door. He was breathless, and paid no attention to my current position, wrapped over Clarke. "The nightbloods....they're causing some trouble outside."

I looked to Raven. She nodded. "Go. I'll watch her."

I flung myself off the bed and grabbed my fur, sliding it on. Whatever was happening, I wouldn't be happy with the Nightbloods for keeping me from Clarke.

I walked outside and immediately felt a hand grasping onto my arm. I turned and looked at the culprit. I didn't have time for this.

"What did you do to my daughter?" Abby growled.

"Nothing." I snapped. I couldn't believe I had to defend myself. I would never harm Clarke. Abby shook her head.

"This is your fault." She said. I shook my head.

"Let me go, Abby. This would be in your best interest." I said. She didn't comply. Her other hand went to shove me against the wall. I hit it with a thud and the impact rocked my body. For such a small woman, she had a lot of strength. I grabbed her arms, spinning her around so she was the one pinned to the wall. She glared up at me with angry eyes. I wouldn't hurt her. Clarke wouldn't be proud when she woke. But Abby had to understand acts like this would not be tolerated. I pushed off of her and walked away to find the nightbloods.

They were standing in a crowd of a Sky People, completely surrounded them. My breath hitched at the sight of their small forms so cornered. I ran forward and pushed past Sky People. Once they realized it was their Heda, they moved aside to let me pass. The natblidas were holding swords and watched me nervously as I broke through the last of the crowd.

"What is this?" I breathed. "Why are your swords out?"

"We wanted to teach the Sky People how to use them." Easley said. I shook my head.

"It's not safe, especially not here." I said. The sky people began to dissipate and go back to their normal routine. The natblidas faces' fell and I felt a tinge of guilt for not doing anything with them. My priority had solely been Clarke the last few days, and has therefore denied the natblidas of any attention from me. I smiled and took a sword from Wyan, who seemed like she was struggling to try and hold three swords. "Who is first?"

"Me." A voice broke through the air. I turned around to see Bellamy marching toward us, a smug smile on his face. I looked at him pointedly.