I knew better than to take a threat from a Merandus lightly. Take Elara Merandus, for example. She could kill you with barely a thought. Raina grabs Cori's arm and leads her off somewhere, giving me a triumphant look over her shoulder. I sigh sadly. Time to find a new best friend, since Raina made it clear that Cori is not an option.
A hand touches my arm, and I jump. Standing next to me is Evan Merandus, Raina's brother. He looks concerned. "Are you alright?" he asks quietly. I frown. "Why do you care?" Evan sighs. "Y'know, not all whispers are heartless. My sister is, but I'm not." Rolling my eyes, I walk away, but his words stick with me. I sneak a glance over my shoulder. Evan is standing there with a forlorn look on his face. I can tell he's not faking it. Looking closer, I notice everyone skirting around him. They're afraid of him.
I turn fully around and walk back to him. He's shocked. I take a deep breath. "I'm sorry for the way I treated you before. It was very rude of me to assume all whispers are the same." A true smile comes over his face. "It's fine. You're not the first. Sadly, you are one of the few who've come around. Shall we take a walk?"
A few months have passed since that day. Cori doesn't talk to me anymore. She spends all her time with Raina. I have become good friends with Evan, though. And it angers Raina, so that's a bonus. As I sit down to read, my father knocks on my door. "Lillian? Princess Coriane is here to see you!" My eyes widen. What could my ex-best friend want?
*I will write short chapters but will try to update every other day at least*
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The Lost Jacos (Red Queen Fanfic) (After War Storm)
FanfictionAfter the events of the Red Queen series, Cal has risen to power and the Nortan court is very diverse. Reds, Silvers, and newbloods all hold a place in King Tiberias Calore VII's royal court. Among them is Lillian Osanos. She never knew her mother...
