Life stood still

e pretty lady he walked around with and I was going to be so much more than that. Schrine was going to regret the day he ev

rm candy. Part of me was hoping Levi and Astrid would stay home and morn but I knew that wasn't either one of theirs styles. We mingled for a little while longer, I nodded and said hello. Tried to pretend that I was interested in the conversation going on. As soon as Astrid and Levi came within eye distance everyone got silent. I didn't look in their direction, in fact I tried to walk away but Schrine made sure I couldn't leave so I stood there digging

?" Levi asked never

ld do. I knew if I put up a fight he would try and kill Astrid and Levi and those two are the only two people I cared about in this world. I just looked away with no emotion written on my face. Which pleased Schrine a lit

nd get my own alcohol beverage. I walked away from him and I knew Astrid would follow but Levi would stay

to this, He knows doesn't he?" I took a dee

. In fact, Astrid I am where I belong." I didn't wait for her to say anyth

to be a shield maiden." Schrine said. I could tell there was a smile formi

ind." I tried to force my voice to sp

hall teach you. I will not take no for an answer. You will start learnin

e. This mead has hit me a little

lives depended on it. I didn't care about my life anymore, if I couldn't be with Levi the least I could do was make it so he and Astrid could live. I kissed Schrine until he pulled away

from behind the tree. I tried to wip

now what exactly

Levi whispered trying to pull m

me." I screamed Levi put his fingers

lue. I couldn't tell you before I left because I needed a reason

live. My mom is dead, your parents took me in and now their de

fault." He reached to touch my face again

ever touch me again."

else to sleep in. Schrine never came to join me that night. I slept with one eye open waiting for him to decide to come to

get up yet." I

n." I recognized his voice an

rly?" I got up and open

been sleeping for a long ti

Levi trying to imply tha

y and sit here and make me jealous.

mmediately regretted it because I just confirme

uinto this mess I can help get you out." Levi said trying to

me and part of me wanted to tell him all my worries but I knew

i, just let me go." I pleade

e but for you also. Luckily for us I bought us sometime and

hrine." I fought back the urge to puke and tried to stay calm

fore he could finish his senten

t him and I knew that was how he woul

something on you and I will figure it out and get you out of here." Levi was waiting for me to agree for me to break and tell him everything he

care of me, gave me a warm bed. Your sister was just an ear to talk to. None of you mean anything to me, you never have and you never will. All I've ever wanted was to be taken care of, to not worry

it landed just an inch away from my toes. I could tell he was angry and confused. I knew him well enough to know that he was going to tea

at me. I picked up the sword that was in the dirt and I immediately saw Levi

wer that the blade held Levi was stepping towards me and I begin to panic. He knocked t

ved. I wasn't shocked at Levis actions, I asked him to train me before when I was younger and he refused

h I will go easy on you.

oth landed on the floor. He kept his weight off me the best he could but it still hurt like hell. At that moment it felt like Levi himself was blaming me and wanted to

you tell me the truth." He tried to hol

n this mess." Levi smiled at me getting up reaching his ha

he decided to put it in a braid. I loved his hair in a long braid. It was easy to pull and he was easy to annoy with that thing. I we

me until he took his last breath if he believed my heart was his. I was trying to stay strong and remember what was at stake but my heart wasn't wanting to listen to what my mind knew to be true. I didn't see it until nowbecause he was older and wiser like he said. A lot of wome

around and was about to kiss my lips when I pushed him away. I pu

and he will kill you. He will kill you and Astr

elled and I rolle

in after me and put his finger to his mouth letting me know to whi

e and heard people talking. Sam was the talk of the village, after all he went missing and no one knew where he was. I took a deep breath and made my way to the lake. After everything I'd done today I needed a bath. I stripped down and got in immediately dunking my head under the water. I heard the movement of wat

down there you know." I told him trying to

stubborn?" Levi asked

er. After everything that happened I just couldn't bearto look into her eyes and see that sadness. That sadness that would forever

id said and I tried to swim

ix. If you tell me what it is we can fix this and he can be on his marry way without you." I tried to swim away agai

th you? Is your ego so big that you can't stand the fact it's Schrine and not you?" L

u are alive he will never rest until he saves you from him. It doesn't matter what words you use to cut him; he will never give up on you. You may

th you. I will never allow myself happiness of any kind ever again." Both of them looked at each other stunned, I used that time to swim back and put on my clothes and get out of there. I went to the hut and slept again for another night. Weeks past and Schrine didn't bother to visit my bed. I ate slept. Made