CHAPTER 172

Dylan POV “How could you even think that I pity you?” The Beta placed his large hand on my cheek and I subconsciously found myself leaning into it, sniffling as I tr “I think you are the strongest, most amazing person I have ever met. I don’t pity you at all… all you will ever get from me is my support, and my respect.” I sat there gaping m clearing his throat and chuckling awkwardly, he retracted his hand in haste and allowed his eyes to look over at the lake once more. I’m just saying, you’

“But you and I both know that I wouldn’t be here if things had gone my way.” He shook his head and smiled sadly, “You just wanted to be free, and you couldn’t think of another way, no matter what your intentions were, the end result is still the same… you are here, an though.”

“I won’t do anything stupid while I’m here. I genuinely want to survive long enough to see that bastard king dead!” 1 watched his face drop slightly as he me, you could see his orbs shining with something that made them look bright and daring. It was very enticing to say the least.

“You’ve changed…” he stated with a small smile. I didn’t think I had changed all that much, I knew my view on the world had forever been tainted, and “I haven’t really, I’ve just realized the king doesn’t deserve to have my life as well as everything else. I owe him nothing.” I sighed and smiled slightly, it to “That’s the girl I’ve missed. The one who fights no matter what comes her way.” Lewis smiled at me again, and brushed a piece of hair out of my face so that his view of my eyes was clear. I pulled away My scars were excessive, deep and prominent, a constant reminder of the abuse I had felt at the king’s command. I would describe my frame as even le It was silent between us for a couple of minutes. I do admit that it was nice just sitting next to Lewis though, just by his presence alone I felt comfortable “Hey, do you know how to swim?” He suddenly broke the quiet and turned his head to me with a small smile on his face.

“I do, why? Are you thinking about having a dip?” I chuckled at how random he was while I looked at the water rippling around my already soaked bare “Why not? It’s been nice day, and the water looks very inviting. He chuckled himself and stood up taking his top off quickly showing his very toned torso.

extremely hot. I was still a female after all, and despite all the things King Josh had put me through I still very much liked men.

Once Lewis was in his boxers he effortlessly and gracefully dived into the water and came up with a mischievous splash soaking my still sat, clothed bod Lewis was, not that I tried to be.

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