Submission II: Twisted Fate (Sequel to Rise of the Bastards)
" Alexis barged in and shouted.
The little squirt pulled me free of the covers. I couldn't even be mad at her. Over the last year, we had become quite close. She wasn't the brat I pegged her to be.
I could see her hurt from the rejection of her family. A little light left her eyes during her time here, but I try my best to keep her mind focused elsewhere.
"Can you all leave us?" I asked, looking around the room. "Seriously?" Tilly pouted. "Please, I must speak to Alexis about confidential matters," I replied. "It'll be quick, ladies," I added. "Fine!" Quinn playfully pouted while Tilly flared at Alexis.
Alexis looked stunned at my request herself, but I already knew why she seemed extremely