Our Journey (the Fourth Book in the Her Weakness series)

Chapter 27

Lexa's POV

While it is good to see Bri again, and even better to have her spend time with my friends and my fiancée, the stories are my least favorite part of the night. Bri takes it upon herself to tell them about every single embarrassing thing she has ever seen me do.

For example, about how the first time I tried to get on a horse, I was too small and used too little force and fell backwards onto my butt. Or when I tried to clean a horse's hooves for the first time and didn't hold it tightly enough and got kicked in the face. Or how I had a bruise on my foot for days the first time I tried to lead a horse because it stepped on my foot. Among other stories that I never want to repeat.

Of course, Octavia and Raven return the favor and take it upon themselves to tell Bri about all the... compromising positions that they have seen Clarke and me in. Along with other stories. Which Bri delights in hearing.

So in other words, I have good company, but bad stories. Luckily, Bri, Octavia, and Raven all know what stories I am not comfortable with them telling and avoid telling those. But sadly, Octavia and Raven still bring up how long it took for me to "get laid." Bri stares at them for a second, uncomprehending, then looked at Clarke and I's expressions. That is when she understands and bursts out laughing.

Luckily, Bri eventually begins talking to me and catching up on what has happened since I saw her last a few years ago. We talk some about the Coalition, but mostly we talk about Clarke, who Bri draws into the conversation.

Bri stands up after we have all finished eating and talking. "It was great to catch up with you and hear your friends' stories." Bri winks at me, grinning. "But we all have an early morning tomorrow, so we should get our rest. And ladies, this house is not very soundproof. So don't have too much fun." Her words make all four of us blush.

"Wait. All of us? I have to wake up early?" Octavia asks.

"Yes, tomorrow you all have your horseback riding. I will be coming by to make certain you all wake up. Breakfast will be provided." Bri says.

While Octavia and Raven groan, Bri chuckles and begins making her way to the door. She subtly gestures for me to follow, and after giving Clarke a quick kiss to the cheek, I do.

Bri is paused before the door and I step next to her so she is facing me.

"What is it?" I prompt in a low voice.

The clanking of dishes being picked up and taken to the kitchen to be washed nearly drowns out the sound of my voice.

"Clarke," Bri says simply.

"What about her?" I ask, fighting my nature to become instinctually protective.

"I like her. She is good for you, and from what I have seen and heard, you are good for her as well. Though you would have to be, for her to say yes to being the Commander's partner." She teases.

"She is already Wanheda." I point out, scowling.

Bri's smile grows. "I am aware of that. You have picked a good one, Heda. I am proud of you, finally settling down. I never thought I would see the day. I had to read your letter four times in order to believe it, and look at your signature for close to ten minutes to make sure it was actually yours."

"Is it that unbelievable? The clans have been aware of my relationship with Clarke for a while."

"Not unbelievable, just surprising. I always thought you would stick with Titus' teachings after Costia. It is a good thing." Bri reassures, placing her hands on my shoulders. "Now your fiancée has been watching us, and I think she would like you back. Good night, Heda. See you in the morning."

Bri places a hand on my shoulder and squeezes before slipping out the door. I turn around to see Clarke hesitantly waiting near the table. I approach her and she smiles when I kiss her.

"Hey," she greets softly. "What was that about?"

"She was just telling me about how she approves of you being my fiancée." I say, resting my hands on her waist.

Clarke blushes. "Does she really? Because some of those stories Octavia and Raven told..."

She does not have to elaborate, I know exactly what she means. The more explicit stories, where they gleefully told Bri exactly what position they caught Clarke and me in.

"I am sure she found that more amusing than anything. She has known me since I was small, so thinking of me with any girl is funny to her. She does like you, Clarke. I knew she would. Any woman who has managed to capture my heart and 'tame me,' as she would say, is good enough for her. You being the amazing woman you are is just a bonus."

Clarke blushes and relaxes, the worries falling off her shoulders. "Flatterer."

"That does not make it any less true."

Clarke melts and leans in to kiss me.

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The Skaikru girls, despite the fact I know that they have woken up earlier than this before and been less tired, are exhausted. Bri was kinder than she was to me as a child and woke us all an hour past dawn. We all eat a hearty breakfast out near the stables at a table.

The horses are already prepared for us, some of the fastest and best that Ingranrona has. We get on and ride around the stables a little bit to get used to the horses before heading off in different directions.

Octavia and Raven surprisingly just bring their horses to a canter when they go, apparently not wanting to tire their horses out too quickly. The guards head in the same direction and Clarke and I head in another, our horses walking instead of going faster.

Next chapter, the riding! And guys, I have pet a total of three dogs on this trip and seen a ton more! Plus there was one that sniffed my butt and one I saw yesterday that was in the cutest doggy wheelchair thing! Anyway! Thanks for reading and for your amazing comments! Stay awesome!