His Majesty (Slide Away)

11.

John had been to visit his sister many times since he moved out, holding a close bond with the Princess Victoria. The woman loved partying, alcohol, and music, which was something that John could get behind. This time, however, it felt different; more personal somehow.

The entrance to Gable Castle looked as stunning as ever, and John's smile widened at the thought of embracing his sister in a warm and loving hug once more. He missed her every day, he had done ever since she moved away. It just was not the same in the Palace without her.

"It's beautiful." The Omega announced, staring at the stone exterior with wide eyes. 

"Yes..." John spoke, looking up at it with just as much wonder.

They continued their walk from the car into the building side by side, with John on the right and Paul on his left. It was when they began climbing the steps that John became aware of the way anxiety seeped into Paul's scent, like it had done when the two of them first met in their connected rooms.

"Paul?" John cautiously spoke, hoping to calm his nerves at least a little.

The omega visibly jumped at that, his eyes quickly locking onto the alpha beside him as he realised he had been zoning out. He looked pale, as if he had been overthinking.

"You can relax here, okay? My sister's home has no rules that you're not aware of."

Paul nodded at that, straightening his posture a little as they climbed the final step.

The doors of the castle were thrown open almost as soon as the pair reached them, and the guards bowed as the Alpha and Omega stepped onto the marble flooring.

"John!" A female voice called out. John had only just spotted her by the time she threw her arms around him. She held him close for a few seconds, taking in her scent, before pulling away to look upon her brother. She wore a long, light blue flowy evening dress that was sleeveless and just above her ankles. "God I've missed you, brother!" 

"I've missed you too, Vicky..." John beamed.

Victoria and John had been incredibly close when growing up. She was only a little bit older than him and so there was a short age gap, unlike his other sisters, who were seven years younger than the Prince. Victoria and John were mostly taught by the same tutor, and so spent many hours entertaining each other throughout the boring hours of those school days.

"Oh, do introduce me..." Victoria grinned as her eyes lay upon the stunned boy next to her brother.

"Ah, of course!" John nodded, excited to introduce the two. "Victoria, this is Paul. Paul, this is my sister, the princess Victoria."

"How do you do?" She asked, extending a hand for Paul to shake.

"I am well, thank you." Paul responded. "And you?"

"Oh, very well indeed!" She smiled, turning to her left. "David, do come over!" She called to the man a few steps back, who was receiving something from a female servant.

"One minute, dear."

"He's fine, just shy." Victoria whispered to them, shaking her head teasingly. "Anyways, you both look very smart."

"Thank you." John smiled.

"I- I love your dress..." Paul spoke, and John could see him studying it closely. "It is a lovely colour..."

"Why... Why thank you, my dear..." Victoria smiled back.

"Whatever is going on here?" A male voice tuned in, David's of course. His tone was confident and playful. "I hope nobody is trying to flirt with my dear wife here."

The Alpha slipped his hand around Victoria's waist with a chuckle, and the woman gave him a playful slap on the shoulder.

"Oh do behave, David." She grinned. "This is Paul, John's fiancee. Give him the book, as i am assuming that is what Gina gave to you."

"Oh yes, certainly." David used his free hand to pass the book to Paul. It was in charming condition, it's purple leatherback making sure that it was no sufferer to any damage at all. "Here you go, Paul."

"Wuthering Heights..." Paul whispered in disbelief, looking down upon it with a heartfelt smile. "Thank you..."

"Yes. You do not think we would have forgotten." Victoria laughed, sweetly.

"No no, of course not, your highnesses." The shyness had gone from the Omega almost immediately, replaced with a fond happiness. "Oh thank you.. Thank you so much..."

"You're very welcome." David spoke.

Paul looked over to John with excited eyes, like he was a little boy who'd just won a teddy bear from a fair ride. It was sweet, and John couldn't help but give him a cheeky smile back, along with a secretive wink.

"Anyway, do come on, boys..." The Princess stayed, beginning to walk away. The three men followed after her, Paul keeping the book tightly in his grasp. "We have the entire dining hall set up in honour of the new Omega consort."

"Extra champagne for the wedding too, I hope." John joked, knowing how much Victoria and David loved a good drink or two.

"Why certainly!" She exclaimed, pretending to be offended. "It would not be one of Princess Victoria's splendid evening dinner's if there was no alcohol present..."

Even Paul couldn't hold back a small grin.