The Rebel
Chapter 34

“Battle scars are better than the wounded heart you gave me.

At least they hurt to tell me I’m still breathing. »

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The point of view of Logan

“Your Majesty!” The pack doctor is here! »

I nodded at the guard and the doctor approached me. His eyes widened as he examined my injured shoulder.

The skin was torn by a tramp and it was bleeding profusely.

We won the fight, but it was really bloody.

“Your Majesty…Should I administer the anesthesia.” We’ll have to sew it up,” he said, taking the necessary items out of his bag, when I showed him my hand.

” No need. Start directly with the stitches. »

Werewolves here? wounds heal themselves, but that wasn’t the case. The wanderer used a silver knife coated with aconite and it would take a lot longer to heal.

He started putting the stitches in and I lay still, no sign of pain on my face.

The only things I could see were my partner’s beautiful, dark, impassive eyes.

My Vera’s orbs.

“How is she?” Is she holding up? » It’s only been two weeks, but it feels like years.

A sharp pain stung and I knew the needle had gone in, so I closed my eyes.

I let the pain hurt me… To feel what I should have felt when I hurt her.

But no matter how much pain I inflict on myself, it will still be nothing compared to the pain I gave him.

“It is done, Your Majesty. »

I nodded at the doctor, looking at my gassed arm, getting up and heading towards my bed.

“Anything else, your highness?” “, asked the guard and I just shook my head.

He left, closing the door behind him.

And I lay down on the mattress, looking at the ceiling.

I couldn’t stop thinking about her and I just wish she would accept me.

I know I don’t deserve it, but one chance is all I ask for.

Vera… Her face always comes in my dreams and I imagine her in my arms, lying peacefully next to me.

His lips on me and his soft skin under my fingertips.

But that’s just wishful thinking, or maybe not, because I heard someone knocking at my door.

” Come in. »

The guard came in again curtsying when I said it.

“There is a guest waiting for you at the door, your Highness. »

Sighing, I just asked him out and laid back down on the bed.

” It’s getting late. I’m not receiving guests at this time. »

“But sir…”

“Come out. »

“It’s a girl, sir… She said it was urgent. »

I stood up, looking askance at him.

“What’s her name, you said?” »

And his answer made me jump in disbelief. I rushed out of my room.

“Miss Red, sir.” Vera Red. »

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Vera’s point of view

“Are you sure? Kane asked for the umpteenth time as I rolled my eyes at him.

“You are really weak, Vera. You feel dizzy and your limbs are sometimes numb. Are you sure you can handle this on your own? I can go with you…”

“No Kane. You’ve already done enough for me. I’ll manage from now on. »

He nodded and opened the car door for me.

I sat down and he gave the driver an instruction before turning his attention to me.

“I’ll come in a week. Make your decision wisely, Vera. I’m always with you. »

I nodded and smiled at him as the car drove away and anxiety set in.

I don’t know if it’s good or bad. But it’s the only way.

I have to do it.

To relieve him of all the pain associated with me.

To give him his freedom.

My hand went to my neck and I traced the scars on it.

The mark never remained, but the skin he had pierced left scars underneath.

A memory of that night that changed everything.

The trees disappear and after 8 hours of driving, we finally arrive.

The Royal Palace.

The place where I spent my childhood. The dungeons where I was locked up.

The ground on which my mother took her last breath.

The place where it all began.

The memories hit me hard and I had to close my eyes, to calm my rapidly beating heart.

I hear giggles ringing in my ears, my giggles when my mother thrust me into k****s.

Then I heard screams, when my father was hurting her for betraying him, for suspecting that she had cheated on him in the past.

Clenching my fist, I remembered the last moment.

When the wanderers attacked this place and I saw everyone leaving me tied up in the dungeons.

No one turned around to see that I was left behind.

The scene of Benjamin pulling me by the hair, dragging me through the corridors.

My cries and pleas echoing.

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“Madam, We have arrived. »

The driver pulled me out of my thoughts and I realized I was crying.

Wiping away my tears, I got out of the car to look at the majestic palace.

It has been renovated, the gardens are perfectly trimmed and fountains surround the palace.

A guard approached me and I stood up. I looked him in the eyes.

” Greetings. May I know what you want? “, he asked, looking at the Moonlight emblem on Bonet’s car and then turning back to me.

“King Logan. I want to meet him. »

Surprise covered his features, because no one calls the King directly by his name.

“Monsieur is resting at the moment, madam. You can come back in the morning. »

Letting out a long sigh, I looked to my side and moved closer to him.

My gaze hardened towards him.

“Go tell him right away that Vera Red is here. »

“But…”

“Right away!” »

He was surprised by my tone, looking me up and down. He finally nodded, going back inside.

I followed him to go inside.

The place has really changed a lot.

Chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, Italian marble underneath.

High doors, even taller architectural windows.

The place was beautiful.

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard heavy footsteps approaching.

And that’s when I saw him.

He was walking down the central staircase with the guard following him, a simple robe covering his chest, showing the bandages underneath.

Was he injured?

My eyes locked with his and I saw hope and surprise there.

The hope that I was there to be crushed under my feet.

His hurried steps stopped a few meters from me, and he said incredulously:

“V… era?” »

My name on his lips provoked something.

It awakened the emotions that I have always tried to control.

But I remained cold, put my hands in my pockets and stared at him.

“Hey Logan. »

I heard gasps all around me when I said that. I turned around to see only the guards and cleaning staff staring at us in horror.

Logan became aware of their presence for the first time and ordered in his Alpha voice.

” Everyone. Out. »

And with that, they all bowed down and left us in silence.

His eyes locked on me, looking me up and down.

“I…I didn’t expect to see you…” he said, unable to take his eyes off me and I just nodded.

I looked at the centerpieces sitting on the tables nearby.

“You must be hungry… I’ll ask them to prepare something.” »

I saw his eyes change color, meaning he was sending a mental link.

Once he did, he looked at me nervously, not knowing what to say.

A small smile evident on his lips as he looked at me sideways.

“You renovated this place well. I

said in acknowledgment and he looked around only to respond with a chuckle.

“Well, I didn’t like the old decoration. I thought this one was a better fit. »

I just nodded and silence stretched between us.

The embarrassment persisted.

Soon after, an aroma of food appeared and I saw them lining up mouth-watering dishes on the dining table.

I looked at him and he showed me the way.

“Please come Vera.” Eat something first. »

This will help with my headache, so I nodded. I saw the waiter pull a seat for me.

Thanking him, I sat down.

The waiters started filling my plate with different dishes.

I looked at Logan to see him staring at me again with his stupid smile.

“Stop it,” I said, looking at him and he raised an eyebrow at me.

” What ? “, he asked.

“Stop with that goofy smile.” You look like an idiot. »

And that’s when I heard his laugh for the first time.

His smiling face was etched in my mind as I froze for a second.

His smile was breathtaking.

The way those eyes sparkled, how those perfectly shaped lips stretched, and that beautiful dimple that adored his cheek.

“At least we’re talking.” I thought I would never see you again. »

I tightened my grip on the fork and continued eating. I look at him from under my eyelashes.

He still has that goofy smile.

What an idiot. Who made him king again?

“Here, try this.” These are my favorite,” he said, picking up a bowl and serving me the dish.

I wanted to tell him I was full, but he seemed very excited.

Staying silent, I let him put it on my plate.

“I…I came to talk to you about something,” I said, putting down the spoon and fork.

“Discussions can wait, Vera. Have your meal first,” he said, ignoring my gaze this time. The smile on his face disappeared to be replaced by a serious look.

I just nodded, picking up the cutlery and starting again.

Go for the food then.

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We were standing on the balcony, with a beautiful view of the vast garden.

He turns his back to me and looks down, his hands resting on the railing.

The breeze brushes against us, giving a calming effect.

Which was essential, because the discussion was going to be intense.

“Now tell me, Vera. What do you want to talk about ? “, he asked in a calm and calm voice. All traces of humor are gone, replaced by this cold exterior.

Clearing my throat, I straightened my back, starting with that.

My gaze fixed on his back.

” I made a decision. »

I saw his shoulders stiffen. Yet he said nothing.

No convincing, no pleading.

Nothing.

Which pushed me to continue.

“You were right when you said I hated men. Because the man who gave birth to me is the cause of my mother’s death.

He stood there doing nothing while I begged.

He ignored my existence after that, just a girl who was useless baggage to him.

He locked me in the dungeon when I disrespected him.

As if that wasn’t enough, I was kidnapped. Tortured and starved every day in captivity by a man named Benjamin. The Wandering King as some called him. »

His grip on the railing tightened, but he didn’t interrupt me.

“Two years…I was tortured for 2 years and I’d be lying if I said he didn’t try to get me. »

I saw his knuckles turn white, the veins of his guns visible as his grip on the railing tightened.

“And that day, I decided that I would not let any man touch me, or come near me. »

I moved closer to him, letting the breeze hit my face.

“But I let you touch me…Logan.”

I let you k**s me… Hold me… I made an exception for once.

Thinking it was the wish of the moon goddess… It was the right thing to do… …It was meant to be.

But how wrong I was. »

He closed his eyes, not daring to look at me.

“You turned out to be like other men. You were even worse than them, Logan.

They showed what they wanted… But you? You have veiled your ulterior motives.

You planned this sick game of revenge… If only you knew the man who started it all… My father was as much my enemy as he was yours.

If only… You had asked me once or told me. I would have been with you in this war.

» His eyebrows furrowed. His fist clenched and his body became stiff, Listening intently to what I had to say.

“It’s because of our lack of confidence. My fears did it, your revenge did it.

We did it.

And now… When everything is done… Are you asking for an opportunity? »

This time he opened his eyes. Helpless eyes… The pain in them was evident now.

No veil or coldness… nothing.

Just sorrows and regrets.

“Vera…I…” he said, but I stopped him. Instead, I am drawn closer to him.

He immediately looked down, ashamed of himself, and a smile escaped my lips.

He’s not like the dominating, angry Logan I knew.

He is calm and respectful now.

Maybe he’s changed.

“Let me finish, Logan. »

“I hate men with a passion, it’s true.

But I don’t hate them for nothing.

“All the men in my life have given me nothing but pain and suffering and they have deserved this hatred that I have towards them.

But if you think you’re different,” I said, looking up at him to see him looking at me.

“If you think you can show me what it’s like to love someone, I can give you a chance.” »

His eyes widened in surprise. He can’t believe what I said.

“You say you love me, right? »

He blinked his eyes to give me his answer, swallowing his saliva.

A new glimmer of hope shone in his eyes that seemed dead earlier.

“Fifteen days, Logan. »

“You have fifteen days to make me fall in love with you.

Fifteen days to show me what it’s like to be in love with a man. »

A 1000 watt smile covered his features.

He moved to k**s me, but stopped in the middle.

He ran his hands through his hair and looked around in disbelief before saying,

“Thank you Vera!” THANKS ! »

I just nodded at him, and he, to my surprise, got down on his knees.

“Let’s start from scratch, then. »

Opening his palm, he offered me his hand

with a charming smile on his lips.

“My name is Logan. Not a King nor your companion.

Just a man who will dare to conquer your heart.

If only you allow it. Biting my cheek to hide my smile, I placed my hand in

his and he held it gently.

” You can. »

And that’s when he placed my knuckles on both his eyes and at the end, he kissed me above my knuckles.

Our eyes connected and that’s when I heard my heart racing.

I was ready to give him this last chance.

If only he knew that his victory will lead him to happiness, but that his loss will be my death.

Let the game of love begin.