Chapter 43. Revenge and Protection

Mia had her hands folded across her chest, looking ahead over the sea. It was only a matter of time before they landed on the shore. Many thoughts clouded her mind, and she could barely navigate her way through them. Most times, she gave herself over to her thoughts; they were about everyone she had back at Wahala, and she wondered if they were okay, if they were fine. Could she even ask such a question, knowing that Elliot was king and would most likely remove anyone who stood in opposition?

She kept thinking about the things she could have done to change this. Xavier told her not to blame herself for the way things turned out, but she couldn’t help it.

“I am Luna and can protect myself. Do not forget that. Besides, the kingdom is safer than ever. Do not worry; everything would go well.”

She leaned in and kissed his lips tenderly, and she felt him melt against her, losing the will to keep up with the objection.

That was it. That was how she convinced him not