GRAYSON
I love her. I love her. I love her.
The thoughts repeated in my head. Over and over again, each one ringing true and making him feel elated. He had never felt this way...ever. About anyone. Once Maria had told him, he knew it was true. He felt better than ever.
I love her. Maria, I love you. I love you.
He sat next to her, smiling softly down at her. She stared up at him sleepily.
"Do you remember when we first...well not met, but...got to know each other."
Maria looked at him strangely but grinned. "When I almost killed you in the clearing you mean?"
Grayson's smile grew wider. "Yep. Well, I was thinking and...you let me go because I cared about my friends. Yes, they have done terrible things but...they're not all bad."
Maria nodded. "You want to see them? See how they are?"
Grayson swallowed hard. "Well I promise I'm not leaving you until you make a full recovery but...Lorraine is dead. That kills me. Lorraine was my friend and and damn good fighter. Kayla...well God only knows about her. She loved the Rogue. A fault, but she wasn't bad. I trusted her most and...Jas. We said some terrible things to each other before the fight. She's the only royal left...and she still is my friend. Whether she hates me or not. I have to talk with her, to patch things up. I can't leave things that way."
Maria smiled and touched his hand. "Of course. Grayson, I understand."
He didn't say anything and Maria's eyes suddenly had a knowing glint. "There's more isn't there?"
Grayson nodded and neither of them spoke for a while. Maria wanted him to say it, though he was sure she already knew what was on his mind.
"I want to look for Kayla. It's just something I have to do."
KAYLA
"Grayson!" she screamed, her eyes red with lust for revenge. "You traitor!"
She would kill him. Not just kill him, but torture him. She would make an example of him. He killed her one love.
"Don't worry dear," she whispered to the dead man beside her. "I'll get him for us both."
She kissed him gently and giggled. "You have such soft lips, my lord. I always knew you would."
Her laugh cut off. She thought of Grayson. "He will pay. And I'm going to do it myself. I will gain supporters, I know they are waiting for me. And I will take over the Court. For you, my love. For us."
