Winterfall

~ Theo's Point of View~

I knew she would watch. I would have watched, too, so I can't fault her. Quinn's reaction shouldn't have surprised me, but it did. I knew she had respect for me, but I didn't realize it was that damn much respect. However, I am flattered that some of my guards hold me to that standard enough to where they would refuse to be a part of a fake marriage.

Interesting, really. I knew Quinn's reaction might have been part of why she was forced into the same thing that Maria was forced into. And adding her respect for me, yeah, that should not have been a surprise.

Quinn didn't even knock this time. She just went straight into my office and shut the door. Yeah, Maria was right. She was pissed. "Have you lost your DAMN MIND!"

"Quinn. I need you to calm down first."

"Fuck off, Theo."

"QUINN!"

I watched her sigh as she breathed in and out. "Fine. Why are you forcing me to be a part of that damn wedding?"

"Because there is not going to be a wedding."

She looked at me, baffled. "What are you talking about?"

"Remember, I told all of you I would let you all in on the plan when I could?"

"Yeah, and that was weeks ago. We haven't heard squat."

"The wedding is just a cover, Quinn. She's not going through with it."

That statement piqued her curiosity, "What do you mean?"

"You know I have been training her. I have been training her in combat and magic, too. She wants to kill him. And I want that too."

"So this training, I know you said it was in case you couldn't get to her, but in reality, it was so she could kick Marcel's ass?"

"Mhm."

"Fuck yeah! I knew Maria wouldn't…For a second, I thought she would go through with this. But I knew there had to have been something else behind it all. I mean, why else would she go black for a wedding dress."

I couldn't help but smile, "Now, does this mean you will be her Maid of Honor?"

"Damn right, I will. Especially if I get a frontline shot at the bastard!"

"You most certainly will. Not to mention, a red dragon will be there too."

"Wait…we get to fight the bastard and his pet?"

I knew Quinn knew of Crimson, but I didn't know what she fully knew. The way Crimson acts around Marcel means she might as well be a secret lover. "Yes."

"Ha…this is going to be one fabulous wedding! Damn, I'm excited now!" Quinn shrieked.

"This still has to be kept between us. I don't need the other guards to know until the wedding date gets closer."

"Got it, Captain."

"Good. Now, I don't think Maria needs help with anything wedding-wise." I tried not to sound too jealous. Hopefully, I was successful in that, "But I know she will need support."

"Got it."

"And Quinn, one more thing."

"What's that, Captain?"

"About last night…"

"Oh no, Captain, not you, too." Quinn's face turned bright red, "I didn't do anything to you last night, did I?"

"No. Not a chance. But Maria knows about you and Jasper."

I watched her eyes go wide, "How do you know?"

"You weren't exactly quiet, and our rooms were beside each other. Not to mention, I am pretty sure that was not your first time with him, am I correct?"

She sighed, "Yes, sir, I know I shouldn't. He knows we shouldn't. He loves his wife. And I have respect for Juilete. Things happen. Things get heated in training. Bodies press close. Feelings stir. Things happen."

"That will be the last time you will sleep with him, right?" I shouldn't press the issue further. I knew I should have not even mentioned it. But I felt something needed to be said before one of the other guards did.

"Yes. His leaving the guards last night was the last night for us." She almost looked defeated. She looked embarrassed on top of that.

"Good. I don't want either party involved getting hurt."

She smiled softly, "Always ensuring we are taken care of."

"It's my job."

"Tell Maria that I got her back. I will take a ten-minute break before I get back out there."

She left shortly after that. I knew I made her feel awkward talking about her sex life. Hell, it wasn't very comfortable for me. But I wanted to ensure she wouldn't get hurt and that no one would get hurt.

And you didn't want me to say anything.

Please, I handled that better than you would have.

Fair enough. Do you think that was the last of those two?

I hope so for all involved, but I don't know. I need to get back to work. I still have a good chunk of paperwork to go through before we train tonight.

And what time will that be?

Let's make it eight since it is magic training.

I heard her sigh through the bond. To which I couldn't help but laugh. I knew she didn't like magic training, but she needed it if she wanted to withstand any chance against Marcel.