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When we got back to the castle, I walked into the village at first so I could check on how things were going with Felix being there.
I was walking around talking to people and seeing how much help they needed with different things when I felt someone hovering over behind me.
I turned around and Felix was standing there in a menacing pose, looking down on me.
He was way too close for comfort and it was only a matter of seconds before he saw the guards moving in closer.
“Is there something you need help with?” I asked.
“I haven’t seen any of the royals pay so much attention to this village before.” He said.
“Yeah. That’s probably how you managed to get away with abusing them for so long. Well, don’t count on it happening any more.” I said.
“You really think you can get rid of me?”
“Oh, I know I can. One wrong move and you’re gone.”
“Your father let me come to this pack.”
“Yeah. He gave you sanctuary. But as soon as I find out who you are running from and why, I
am pretty sure they are going to love it when I hand you back.”
“You can’t do that. Not without your parents‘ consent.”
“Oh. You haven’t heard. They aren’t here and I don’t know when they are coming back. Which
means, I am in charge as the senior royal in the territory.” I said.
He looked around at how close the guards were standing to us before he chose if he should
make a move or not.
“Go on. I dare you.” I said.
But instead I heard a low growl ripple up from his throat and he turned around and stormed
back into his house and slammed the door.
“Are you alright Princess?” A guard asked.
“I’m fine.” I said.
“Hey Emma.” Jesse said, walking up to me.
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“Hi. You’re talking to me again.” I said.
“I didn’t want to ignore you. You know that. You’ve always been really nice to me.”
“How are things going at home?”
“Good. The people you placed me with are really good to me.” He said.
“Good. I’m glad.”
“Has there been any luck in finding my parents?” He asked.
“No. I’m sorry. They look like they’ve just disappeared.” I said.
“Yeah. I think that was the idea when they abandoned me. Because I was just dead weight
and I was slowing them down.” He said.
“I’m sure that’s not true. They probably just wanted to protect you.” I said.
He gave me a half smile before he bared his neck to me and he started walking towards his
house.
I really wanted to give Jesse some closure on his parents. But there was nothing to go on. He
was found in the woods and he didn’t have any memory of his original pack because they had
been moving around for most of his life.
And then suddenly one day, they just left him behind.
I walked out of the opening of the wall and started walking towards the stairs of the castle
when I looked up and I saw Lucas standing by the castle.
He was about 30 feet away from me, but he was definitely standing there with his hands in his
pockets. He didn’t make a move to come closer to me, but it was obvious that he wanted to
talk to me.
I stared at him for a moment before I kept walking to the stairs and I walked up to the castle
and the guards let me go pass before they closed the doors behind me.
“What with the guards at the door?” I asked, walking to the sitting room to the left of the
entrance.
“Your mother ordered it. I don’t know why.” Lexie said. So I just nodded my head and I went
upstairs.
I had a shower and I got dressed for bed and I sat at my desk to do my homework.
Chloe came into my room and she sat by the window while I was doing my homework, but as
soon as I was finished, she turned to look at me.
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“I am so freaking tired.” I said, stretching. But Chloe looked a little concerned.
“Yeah. How long is this guy going to keep watching the castle?” Chloe asked. So I got up and walked over to the window to see Lucas was still standing in the field.
“I don’t know. And I don’t care.” I said, walking over to my bed.
“Avery told me everything. Not to brag or gossip. She just wanted me to make sure that you’re alright because I’m living here at the moment.”
“I know. It’s fine. The rest of my school found out yesterday. It’s going to get around to all the other towns in the territory.” I said.
“I’m really sorry that they did that. I can’t believe they both turned out to be such assholes.”
She said.
“Well, their brothers. It obviously runs in the family.” I said. Chloe scoffed and she laid on the
bed next to me.
“What are you doing after school tomorrow?” She asked.
“I don’t know. I’ll have to check the day planner. I barely even know what day it is at the
moment.” I said.
“You are working a lot.” She said.
“I’m the senior royal. I want to show my mother that I can do it.”
“I didn’t think you were interested in being the next Queen.”
“I know that I’ve always been a bit hesitant. Honestly, I was scared. I see the way my mother does it and she’s just a natural at it. I never thought I could live up to her.” I explained.
“You excel at everything you do. Why did you think this would be any different?”
“Because this is a lifetime commitment and I will have people’s lives in my hands. It’s really
scary.” I said.
“I guess I never thought of it like that. But you know that Avery and I will be there to help you with everything.”
“I know. And I appreciate that. But first I have to finish high school and college before I can take over as Queen. And mom’s not going to be ready to give up the crown when I finish college. She’ll be young enough that she will be able to keep going for years after that.”
“Exactly. And you can shadow her as much as you want after that and learn even more.” Chloe explained. So I nodded my head while I was staring up at the ceiling.
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Chloe jumped up suddenly and got off the bed.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Mom and dad have gone to bed and I know that you’re exhausted. But we need to get the hell out of here.” She said.
“What are you talking about?” I asked.
“You need to have some fun. Everything has gone to s**t over only a couple of days. So, now you need to get out there and have some fun.”
“Do you have any ideas?” I asked. So she went into my wardrobe and started looking for clothes for us both to wear.
She finally came out with a couple of pretty tight dresses and I sat up, looking at her with a c****d eyebrow.
“Don’t look at me like that. I know that you’re tired but you will completely get over that in a matter of minutes when we get there. Now get ready.” She demanded as she pushed me
towards the bathroom.
What the hell kind of trouble was this girl going to get me into?
I know that I should be in bed and I should be concentrating on what I need to do tomorrow
but then I started to think…fuck it. I never go out and have fun. And if I have to sneak out to do it, then that’s what I’m going to do.
I’m always going to be tired if I keep going at this pace. So I might as well grab the opportunity
whenever I can.
