Chapter 35
RYN
1 smiled to myself as I bent forward to touch my toes while doing the split
For the first time in days, everything was going smoothly. Life in school was great, and I was now done with all papers, thanks to Prince Theon, who made school management give me my own time to write.
At first I was afraid that I would do poorly, but to my suprise all the questions were easy and I breezed through them before the time was up. Now that I thought about it, did Prince Theon have something to do with how easy my paper was?
He better have not because I swear to the gods, I’d kick his ass!
Speaking of Prince Theon, I barely saw him around. In fact, the last time I saw him was the day he brought flowers for me at the hospital. It’s been nine days since then and everyday I’d find a way to subtly ask Sadie if he was back from his trip.
Does this mean I miss him? I shook my head. No, I don’t. I’m just concerned for his well–being like a normal human being.
There’s nothing wrong with that. Right?
I sighed as I stretched some more.
The door to the main entrance of the center opened and my eyes snapped to it, but I got disappointed when I saw it was some random guy with curly blonde hair dressed in black like a soldier.
Over the past few days, the walls of every training room had been broken down and replaced with glass and I knew it was because of what Coach Dutton did to me when he forced me to take the simulation. Now everywhere was open, and nothing anyone did was hidden anymore.
The random guy didn’t look much older than me but I noticed he was very handsome and had kind blue eyes like Prince Theon. Our eyes met through the glass and then he gave me the most heart–warming smile I had ever seen before walking
away.
I found myself smiling too and immediately frowned.
Why was I smiling like that?
I let out a forceful breath before laying on my back. Someone else passed by but it was just a patrol guy. More guards were on patrol these days and had been tasked with preventing bullying from occurring as well.
The Princes really went all out to secure my stay here but what made me the most happy was when they unveiled the girl’s locker room. It was everything I dreamed of with state of the art utilities. When some of the boys peeped in, they grumbled about how the girls‘ locker room was prettier than theirs and that made me even happier.
I found myself smiling.
Is this what it means to be Prince Theon’s project? Cause I love it here and as long as I don’t fall in love with him, i think I’ll
be fine.
Shortly after, the door to the training room opened and in came Prince Miro and the blonde guy I had seen earlier. Immediately, we all scrambled to our feet and stood at attention,
“Gentlemen. Lady. I’m here to introduce your interim coach, Adam Blackwell.”
Some guys began to howl and cheer and it was obvious most of the guys knew him from somewhere.
“Hey! Quiet!” Miro boomed and everyone settled into silence. “As I was saying. Adam is captain on the Elite Force Team and
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has volunteered to coach you guys until we can find a permanent person. So treat him with the same respect you’d accord me or you will face grave consequences.” Prince Miro said and stepped back for Adam to speak.
“Warriors, it’s an honor to be your coach for the time being” He said and I was immediately mesmerized by his voice. It was deep and boyish at the same time and jeez! What did he say?
“Ill do my best to prepare you for what’s coming ahead especially this new week. Something really cool is about to happen but I am not allowed to say what it is yet. But be on your toes, if you need any help, feel free to reach out to me. In the meantime, I’d like to know your names, so form a single line, and introduce yourselves one after the other. Chop! Chop!”
We immediately obeyed and due to excitement, I let the guys lineup and went to stay at their backs. I watched other say their names and shake his hand so when it was my turn, I pushed back my shoulders, and shook his hand firmly.
“Ryn Ashmore.” I said seriously but on the inside, I almost melted at his touch.
“Ahhh. The first female Elite ever. It’s an honor.”
And that’s it. I smiled, revealing all my teeth, which in turn made him smile.
“My pleasure.” I beamed and then I felt the heat of someone’s stare on me. A flicker to the left showed Prince Miro glaring at me with a raised brow. My smile faded and I quickly retracted my hand. “Nice to meet you once again.” I nodded and walked
away
My heart was a beating mess and even when I went to grab my things and sit in a corner. I still found Miro’s eyes flickering to me as he had a discussion with Adam. I seriously hope he’s not threatening the poor guy.
Light Now I know why he’s not Sadie’s favourite.
Shortly after, he left and Adam once again faced us. I tried to check his demeanor to see if he looks offended or not but he seemed alright.
“Alright, listen up.” He said, drawing our attention. Someone said something that made him smile and I realized he had dimples. His eyes cut to me and I immediately looked again.
Shit! I hope he doesn’t think I like him or something. I glanced his way and found him speaking to someone else so I breathed a sigh of relief. Okay, so no more glances at the new boy. Focus! Otherwise, Prince Miro will have my head.
“Alright, once again listen up. Adam said. “This week, we will be learning about mutants, their history, how to spot to them and most importantly how to fight them.”
I frowned and raised my hand. Adam saw me immediately. “Yes, Miss Ashmore.”
“You said, how to spot them? I mean aren’t they easy to spot?”
“Yes and No. If they are in their beast form, yes, but mutants can transform back to their human form and look just like anyone else.”
“Oh. I definitely didn’t know that.”
“Now, you do
I thought about the beast I encountered earlier on school grounds. What if he was a person who snuck in just like me before tranforming into a beast? What if he still recognises me?
I thought about these questions as I exited the training room after we were done for the day.
“kyn.”
I turned around and found Adam approaching me.
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“Hi” I said, readjusting my bag over my shoulder.
“I just wanted to let you know that if you need anything. I am here for you. Especially if you’re being bothered, please feel
free to come to me
Then he gave a little ware before walking way I rammed and was going to take another step when I felt eyes on me again. Imoking around. Irrolid see anyone. Then looked up and foul Miro glaring down at me from upstairs.
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Startled, I hurried to my loker and when I opened it, I was instantly hit with the smell of something amazing Something 1 haven‘) xeneli before. Inude my locker was a tupperware filled with food which I’m guessing brought this amazing scent.
Ever since Prince Theon went on a trip, Miro had been bringing meals under the excuse of cooking to murh and not wanting to wand Then it became a game of guessing the names of new dishes. Sometimes I got the names, most times I didn’t but it had become something to look forward to everyday,
Then my phone buzzed and when I saw it was a text message from Prince Miro, a different smile curled my lips
“Tell the Ryn, how is it that you’ve been eating my cooking for most a week now and I never get a mile from you but all it sakes is seeing a blonde boy with curls and dimples and your smile is enough to light a city?”
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I swallowed as my face heated up again. “Food.” I replied. “Tasted other people’s food.”
I snorted and shook my head before leaving the training center. It was late evening by the time I stepped out and I loved the feel of the cool weather without the sun. My plan was to walk half a mile to the nearest bus stop and hopefully meet the seven p.m bus going my way.
I thought about my life after high school and how graduation was coming up real soon. Aside from the money I kept aside for a new apartment. I was fast running out of money to do other things.
“I need a job” I whispered to myself. I can’t keep relying on handouts from the Windermere Princes because one day, it’s all going to stop. I know Miro is talking and cooking for me because he’s bored without his brother. I’m sure once his brother comes back, he’ll stop cooking for me and that’s okay. I just need to remind myself not to get attached.
Where are you going?”
“Why are you being nice to me?” I blurted out and stopped in my tracks. “Just because I smiled at you and we shook hands doesn’t mean I have feelings for you or I’m fangirling or I am interested in anything else.”
He raised his brows, taken aback. “Okay, and?”
I stared at him for a moment, hoping to see any form of malicious intent but I found none. Maybe I was searching for a Coach Dutton in him. “Okay,” I said, before going around the car to enter the passenger side. Once in, I hooked in the safety belt and clutched my bag to myself. Adam gave me a small smile before he began to drive.
“So, Ryn Ashmore,” He said, “are your parents by any chance Jake and Rosa?”
“Thanks.” I gave him a small smile, while touching my pendant.
I frowned, racking my memory. I slowly shook my head.
Adam shrugged. “Well, you were really young back then but I remember you as the girl with the black ribbon in her hair and the missing tooth on the front.”
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