The Barbarian Queen

ense canopy of trees as the morning broke

y with a rock, and my eyes were feeling very p

ng birds that startled me. It was the warmt

nd Oliver beside me he has been my best friend s

fell in a steady r

and even in sleep, he exuded a quiet

nudged him gently, trying to piece togethe

king open, and a soft smile tug

rmured, his voice deep

fleeting sense of comfort, but th

ng here?" I asked,

before propping hims

he said simply, his

was worried about you but I couldn't find yo

and I turned away, biting my lip to keep the tea

oment of silence trying to get myself to

hing against mine as he looked at

it out toget

ot alone

right I'm not alone I have him and my wolf" I no

e approached the memories of the past few days came pouring in I felt my heart clenche

pens, I'm her

ut it seemed as though my mother had been waiting for me. She st

said, her t

nctively under her scrutiny. The tension in the air

urning on her heel and h

ffice felt stifling, the walls lined with shelves of old books and ledgers.

front of her. Her composure was impeccable, but I noticed the slight

n, her voice co

ized the arrangements

the gut, and I clenched my fists

ed, and I felt my heart drop straight to my stomach

ould ever ask for and I hope you can make us proud" her voice trembled as sh

me I turned to look at her coldly before walking