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“I doubt it,” he whispered, “I will make sure we leave first thing in the morning though.”

His arms wrapped around her, keeping them away from any sensitive spots that might send them both on alert. They made her feel safe and she wished that this war was already over, but unfortunately it has just begun.

Chapter 49

“You look beautiful.” Raine smiled.

She watched her friend place the last pin into the braid she had finished a few moments ago and felt it drop against her back.

One large braid went down the center of her hair, the slides left out to fall around her face with a few small braids mixed in. Her white hair was bright against the red dress hugging her body and her Mjölnir necklace rested between her breasts.

The dress was made out of thicker material than the other ones she had worn, more like the traditional clothing but she altered it to be more like her Valkyrie style.

Wide straps held the dress on her shoulders and there was a deep V that went between her breasts. Leather wrapped aroundher waist, a few straps hanging down one side of her leg along a long slit she had cut in it.

She made sure to have a dagger strapped to her inner thigh, not able to be seen and Kaden would appreciate it too.

Her back was covered this time, and she had a long fur scarf draped around her arms that helped keep the cold air away along her elbows.

“Thank you for doing my hair again.” she smiled and took one last look in the mirror.

“Of course my lady.”

Raine had been delivered the same skimpy dress and had also decided to wear something of her own. The black dress was simple on her friend's body and she looked more comfortable than anything else.

They walked out of the bathroom, Kaden and Finnley waiting by the bed.

Both men had on basic black tunics, leather laces loose in the front, and a leather belt holding their swords by their side. White cotton pants adorned their legs and she smiled when Kaden looked back at her.

He had his hair in the typical neat bun, a few strands hanging loose and his eyes glowed bright when they met hers.

“You ladies look stunning.” Finnley smiled and stepped forward to meet Raine.

Kaden did the same, his calloused hand reaching for hers and she felt the pulse in their bond as they intertwined their hands. It would only be this way for a short moment, once they left the room it would be back to the trainer and trainee for everyone else to see.

“I agree.” Kaden purred and used his free hand to lift her chin to him, his lips pressing against hers gently.

A knock sounded on the door and the rest of the men entered, all dressed in the same clothing.

“Are we ready?” Xander mumbled.

“Last day here and we can finally go home for a short time.” Boone smiled.

She looked around at their packed clothes and ready for leaving in the morning and she wished they could just grab them and go now.

A minute later another knock sounded and two guards waited for them in the hall.

She took in a deep breath and squeezed Kaden’s hand one last time before releasing it, squaring her shoulders. It was time for the show, and she would be the main attraction whether she liked it or not.

They were again escorted through the mansion, this time seeming to take a more direct path then when they had to meet Oak for breakfast.

Loud music could be heard and chatter from people drifted down the hall as they got closer.

Raine was next to her, all the men circled around them and she could tell her friend was nervous at what might happen. So far they knew no plans of ill will toward them, but then again this was Bromel and Oak was a creep.

“Please, enjoy.” The guard said and gestured to the big closed door in front of them.

She took in a deep breath and stepped forward, Kaden and Xander flanking her on both sides. She was a queen and was going to enter the ballroom just like one.