Amor Enim Bellum

15

"Kärlek."

It had been a few days since everyone in the castle had discovered Nova, since then everyone had went to introduce themselves to her and visit her in the hospital.

Her most frequent visitor, besides Elias, was little Aki. He absolutely adores her and everything she does.

However, today was the day she was supposed to be released, so the club arranged a little welcome party in the chapel for her.
They all wanted her to know she was welcomed here and that this was her home now too. They all loved her as soon as they met her.

Benjamin and Soleil were tasked with retrieving Nova and carrying her to get ready with Serah. Astrid would be joining them as well, though no one was to tell her what was going on, King's orders.

Opening the door, both men greeted her, "Hey bub." "Hi starry eyes!"

Chuckling she waved at both of them, rolling her eyes at Soleil's nickname for her. Apparently to him, her eyes were so sparkly that it reminded him of the night sky, which was quite cute to be honest.

"Let me help you up bub."

Before she could protest, Benjamin was by her side helping her stand up and guiding her to the bathroom so she could change. Stepping in with her, he turned the shower knobs to the temperature she liked, which was ridiculously hot in his honest opinion.

"Call me if you need anything okay? Soleil and I will be right outside bub." With that said, he ruffled her hair and left the bathroom, closing the door behind him.

Slowly removing the hospital gown, careful not to aggravate any of her injuries, Nova thought back to when she first arrived at the Odin's Riders MC and how drastic of a difference it was to her life back home.

I guess she could not call that home anymore, since everyone here made it known to her that this was her home now.

She honestly could not be happier and with that thought, she stepped under the spray of hot water. It helped relax her muscles and letting out a content sigh, she was happy.

In the chapel, last minute preparations were being done in order for this day to go perfect for Nova.

Overseeing everything was Elias, Ivan and Zia, who were not really looking, but actually throwing m&ms into each other's mouths.

In Benjamin and Serah's bedroom, the two men had just dropped Nova off to get dolled up and dressed.

She kept asking for what and they kept avoiding the question. She hoped she would be able to get an answer out of Serah and Astrid, but so far no luck.

"Come on guys, please! Tell me why I am getting all dressed up."

Astrid turned to her and placed her hand over Nova's, "Darling, you know that all of us in the castle love you. However, we love our King as well and our loyalty lies with him. He asked up not to say a peep to you, no matter how much you asked or begged. So we are not going to."

Looking back at her, she pouted and mumbled a "fine." Turning back around in her chair, she continued letting Serah do her makeup. She was completely confused with all the products that were laying in front of her because she was never allowed to use it or ask about it.