Fated is overrated

Lola POV

"I know it looks all dark and gloomy now, but trust me when I say you will find your sunshine again honey. And not just for me and Damon, I believe the moon goddess and flame god had big plans for you. Make Nick proud by living up to your full potential and, in time, finding happiness again" my father says softly before kissing the top of my head. "I don't want to make him proud, dad. I just want to be with him.

How could I make him proud by moving on as if I have forgotten all about him? As if his place in my heart isn't void anymore? I couldn't even if I wanted to. He was the kindest soul out there, dad" I say softly with tears brimming the corners of my eyes. "Oh honey. He can never, and will never, be replaced.

He is irreplaceable, as is your mother to me. That place in your heart will always be his and you couldn't even forget him if you tried, trust me. He would have wanted you to be happy though, honey. I didn't know Nick yet, but being the gentle soul that he was, all he would have wanted is for you to be happy eventually.

I believe he would hate to see you like this" he whispers into my hair, while squeezing me tighter to his chest. I look up to him with a few tears spilling over, as I ask him "so, have you? Have you found happiness again dad? And have you moved on to another?" I can't help the accusing tone at the last part.

I don't know how I would feel about it if he had. I never knew my mom, but she was still my mom. And if he hadn't moved on, it would be hypocritical for him to advise me to do something he hadn't done either. Basically, there is no winning for him in this discussion.

He chuckles and shakes his head "no I have not moved on to another. But I am happy again, Lola. Especially since you came back into our lives". Visit Job ni b .com to read the complete chapters for free. I give him a pointed look at the double standard he's upholding and say, "So let me get this straight. You're telling me to move on and be happy with another in due time, yet you never have? And it has been what - around 19 years?".

He looks at me hesitantly, almost nervously, before answering, "Your mother was my fated mate. After she passed, I never met my second chance, if I even have one.

You, on the other hand...". I hold up my hand to stop him and he does so immediately. "Don't finish that sentence. I don't have a fated mate either. I rejected them" I say firmly.

I can't blame him for bringing it up as he doesn't know what had all happened. I'm sure if he did he wouldn't be advocating for them.

"They haven't accepted though.." he looks at me intently. "They will" I say with a clenched jaw. He looks at me unabashedly for a few seconds before asking "what happened with them, honey?

I know they can be dumb boys, but I know they generally mean well. I have seen a big change in them over the past 2 years". I laugh humorlessly, reminiscing all that transpired, before I tell him my entire story - starting from Red Dagger up until that fateful day. When I look back up at my father a vein is popping out on his forehead and he is visibly livid, at which part precisely I don't know. Perhaps all the parts. He remains silent for a while and I let him digest everything in peace. This talk we are having is long overdue. "Honey, you have been so wronged all your life" he sighs, casting his gaze to the floor, as a few tears start to slip from his eyes. "I wish I would have found you sooner" he croaks out. I give a small smile in return and grab his hand before I say "but then I wouldn't have met Nick.

Everything happens for a reason". He sighs a deep breath, and I can hear him grumble "still.." before he turns his head to stare out the window absentmindedly.

I fall silent for a few minutes, simply enjoying the warmth my father offers. He seems to be deep in thoughts for a few minutes before saying "do you want me to repay Zeke and Zane the pain they've caused you?" with a dead serious expression. I chuckle at the question, it will take some time getting used to having a protective father.

"What? You know I would within the blink of an eye. As would Damon. He doesn't even know what all happened and he already hates their guts".

I can't help but absolutely adore it when he is like this. "I have never realized this up until now, but I have really missed having a father being so protective of me, I love it" I smile at my overprotective father. He gives a broad smile in return, seemingly very content all of a sudden.

"But you don't have to. Neither does Damon. I can fight my own battles" I continue. He chuckles "indeed you can!". "I would like to learn more about what you are capable of in time, honey.

But for now, you take as much time as you need. There are however 2 things I need to tell you.." he drawls, and I raise an eyebrow questioningly."

First off, if you are up for it, I would like to introduce you to the dragon Kingdom's Alpha's. There is a meeting at the castle in a few days, and I thought it would be good to have you present.

If you aren't up for it, that would be fine too of course. But I think they need to get to know you shortly as you are officially my heir of course..." "wait! What? What about Damon?"

I exhale sharply. I hadn't even thought about becoming the dragon Queen, I just assumed the position would still be Damon's and I don't want to take that away from my long-lost brother and possibly strain our relationship.