The Secret door (Ziam Royal AU)

CHAPTER 20

I know I'm late and I'm supposed to update that one shot but...ugh I wanted to write this, so here it is. I'll try to update the one shot as soon as I can, stay with me loves.

And people uncomfortable reading intimate scenes can skip the part in between ×××××

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Liam's POV:

Two minutes. That's all I'm given to choose my life. I know I had time before, but I wasn't strong enough to think about it. But I have to choose. Now.

Choosing commoner life, I know I'll have Zayn by my side no matter what. But looking at Wilbur's shockingly hopeful eyes are making me rethink my decision.

I close my eyes and force the words out, because if I say no, Zayn won't get the support from Maarah tribe at all. Only if I'm with him will they choose to help like Wilbur said.

"I..." I gulp and let out a breath to fight back the tremble in my voice "I choose being prince"

I open my eyes to see Wilbur's visibly relieved eyes and he gives me a nod.

"Are you sure?" Zayn questions me and I nod my affirmation. I want to tell him I did this for him, but it only makes me realise how deeply I have feelings for him. And it scares me.

"Okay. That settles it then" Wilbur says, rummaging in his bag and comes out with a small tube of familiar green mash.

"Why is your wound unattended?" He questions, handing the tube to Zayn and nods towards me. For some reason, I like how Wilbur is respecting my space without me asking for it.

Zayn makes me sit down on the bed and sits by me to put it on. I stare at Wilbur, waiting for him to continue.

"I'll announce it to my tribe" he says "And Zayn, its your job to make sure every citizen of Anahi knows this too"

"Why?" I question, flinching slightly when the cold mash is pressed to my healing wound.

"We can't have them panicking without confirmation"

"They are going to panic anyway" Zayn shrugs "Watch them blame this on Liam"

I flinch again, this time due to his words. And Wilbur glares at him.

"Sorry" Zayn gives me an apologetic grimace.

"You are right" he is. Who else is to blame for this?

"If you two decide to blame anyone, blame it on Agni" Wilbur says dryly. "Its his doing"

"He is just an innocent phoenix" Zayn defends him.

"Do you really want to argue with me on that, Zayn?" Wilbur raises an eyebrow at him. And the latter just purses his lips.

"How am I supposed to let everyone know about the truth?" Zayn sighs, starting with the wound on my inner arm.

"You are asking me?"

"I thought you might have an idea"

Wilbur looks at him flatly. "You are the king"

"Will sending notices do the job?" Zayn asks after a moment of thought and Wilbur nods. Zayn throws back the tube at him and the latter catches it without blinking an eye.

"I'll send out notices announcing the war and about Liam?" Zayn winces. "Will that end well?"

"We don't have a choice" Wilbur states. "Make sure every colony gets the confirmation. And I'll tighten the security further if I have to. Make sure you have four hours off everyday"