A Royal Secret

Chapter fifteen

Chapter fifteen: assassins and school
I heard the doors burst open and there were lots of screams and shouting. I had no idea what was going on but one of my security pushed me and Ashley underneath fathers bed. i mouthed to Ashley 'what's going on?' she shrugged but I caught a glimpse of worry in her eyes. All of a sudden I heard gunshots and saw my security drop to the floor and someone's heavy black boots approach fathers side. i wanted to scream but alva put her hand over my mouth and shook her head. Both of us had tears streaming down our cheeks. "load the gun" ; heard a muffled voice say, probably the assassins. they didn't want to hurt my father, they wanted me.

Ashley took her hand away from my mouth slowly. I mouthed again, 'I'm going to hand myself to them.' Ashley's eyes grew 10X bigger. she shook her head faster than ever before. I kissed her knuckles in a sign of respect and loyalty. and a goodbye. as i tried to escape Ashley's grasp and crawl from underneath the bed, fathers soldiers burst into the room and the assassins scattered. jumping through windows, trying to break through the walls! even trying to get past the guards, of course that didn't work out very well for them. most of them got taken
away but the rest had disappeared.

I will never be safe. I heard Ashley sigh of relief. "Where's the princess? find the princess!" I heard my guards shout. "wait! we're here.'' I said and managed to get out. Everyone let out a deep breath. they bowed their heads and i wiped my tears away. I saw Ashley try to get out and helped her up.

"Princess, we must get you and your friend to your private quarters. guards will stay with your father, and your classmates will be taken care of." one of the soldiers said. "Ashley can you stay with everyone? I need some time alone and you may need to sort everything out." I asked. Ashley put her hand on my shoulder and smiled softly. "Of course Milly, I understand. what do you want me to tell them?" Ashley said. "Just say that, me and the king were quite close and the attack came as a shock. I am with the princess safe and sound please.'' I said and she nodded.

She waved as the guards escorted her out of the room and back to where my friends and teachers were. I sat next to my father. I felt tears fall down my cheeks. I wiped them away as fast as I could. I had to stay strong for my father and just pray he makes a fast recovery. I heard footsteps. This time I was very cautious, but it was just my guards ready to take me back. "princess." he said.

I nodded and stood up. I kissed my father on the head. "Wake up soon father, I need you and I love you." I whispered and left the room.

{Ashley pov.}
the guards opened the doors to the ballroom, to
which I found was empty. i searched around and
couldn't find anyone except the guards. as i was
about to ask someone, the double doors opened and everyone flooded in. I was suddenly swamped with questions I couldn't answer. I managed my way to the front of the room to clean everything up.

"Okay okay listen up! The attack on the king came as a very big shock to the princess and as we all know Milly is close to the royal family. so she went to see her." "So where is Milly now? shouldn't she be here with you?" Griffin asked. "um. i lost Milly whilst we were hiding but i think she is with the princess keeping her company. Okay, no more questions i can't be bothered to answer them.'' I said and walked away.

I really hoped Milly was okay. I met up with Noah and Luka. We all decided to call it a night and go to bed. Everyone else did too except Bethenny And shelby. They were up till about 3am. We could hear their sniggers in every corridor they walked into, and when they went to sleep, I was finally at peace.

{morning..}
i was the only one awake. i managed to get dressed and do everything i needed to do without a peep. but when i went downstairs, i seemed that i was the last one to awaken. no one really paid attention to my late arrival. the atmosphere was so sad. i made my way to my seat. was in the middle of Luka and.... no one. i guess Milly isn't here either. all the staff weren't as happy as they were yesterday and all my friends were as quiet as a mouse. we all ate breakfast in silence.