CHAPTER 51

AUDREY'S POV

"254, 255, 256, 257, 258...."

"Audrey, that's enough."

I didn't need anyone to tell me who it was.

"Denver, I do not appreciate your interruption." I threw him a glare, breathing so hard.

"Well, that interruption was very necessary!"

"I enjoy my sit-ups. It helps me clear my head."

"Audrey, it's been 8 months! You can't keep hiding behind the sit-ups and extreme exercises."

"Oh?" I asked, as calm as could be. I was actually annoyed. "8 months ago, you gave me a royal order to take on the position of chief commander, and I did. Regardless of how difficult it was for me to go into the midst of people who detested me, and lead them. I couldn't defy the king's order now, could I? For 8 whole months, I've been trying my hardest to win over a team that doesn't see any good in me."

"Audrey, I..." He started, but I was quick to cut him short.

"Denver, this is my only escape." I ground my teeth, knowing I had gone past that era of crying. It never really so