Until Death Shall We Part

Chapter Twelve

"Psst over here." I heard a voice whisper.

"Where are you Austin?" I asked, not seeing anything despite the full moon shining its cool,  white light.

"In this bush behind you." He said, coming out of the bush.

"Quite the entrance I must say," I said, picking off the leaves that had accumulated on his clothes; letting out a giggle.

"I'm always extra." He said with a grin on his face.

"So what have you got for me?" I asked, eager to finally get a breakthrough with the case.

"So yesterday when I was taking a walk in the gardens after finishing my work, I saw a dark figure making his way to the dungeons; my spidey senses tingling. So I followed the figure and to my surprise, he disappeared. Just like that. So I propose we should do a little snooping."

"There is so much that could go wrong with that and you know it. I suggest we observe for a while and look for a pattern. We can't go by assumptions or one-time things." I said, sounding so wise.

"Fair point, our cover could be blown." He said, thinking deeply.

"So does my idea sound better?" I asked.

"Yep, for sure. Goodnight then."

"Goodnight."

That night I could barely sleep as my mind was reeling with all the events that had happened that day. Why do I feel this way for the princess and also the prince? I mean Alex does give me butterflies but with Taylor, there's a burning spark or maybe even a strong connection between us, even in silence.
Goddamnit, why does it have to be so complicated. How do I find myself just falling for anyone?This is so not healthy. And with the case we could possibly be having a lead or it's a dead end. If that's the case, we'd be back to square one.
I logged into my laptop, it being around 10 p.m, and did some research on the history of the kingdom. After digging for dirt for a good solid hour, I found something interesting.
Turns out a decade or two back, a mafia gang had tried to seize power of the Azov kingdom but weren't successful as they were no match for the kingdom's army. But the mafia gang, Bloody Terror (yes they have a name), still operates on a low profile not far from the kingdom. After researching a little more, I finally went to bed at around midnight. I might finally have a lead.

The next morning, I woke up with some hope, that we were getting somewhere with this bloody case. As for my 'personal' issues, I didn't even want to see the prince or the princess. I should just ignore them, they are major distraction to my mission.
That day, there was to be ball in the kingdom, the Spring Ball. Little did I know the shocking news I would receive.
Guests started arriving from many kingdoms as early as noon. I was going to be brushing shoulders with the top cream of the society. I was super stoked to be attending a ball, makes me sound and feel sophisticated. I prepared my best dress for the occasion. Soon twilight was approaching and the castle was hustling and bustling with royalty.
I was preparing myself when I heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"It's me babe." A familiar deep voice answered, the door opening to reveal Alex.

"Hey you." I said in a teasing manner.

Without saying a word, we locked lips as he pulled me into him as he pinned me against the wall. He kissed me hungrily, his eyes blazing with lust, screaming how much he wanted to fuck me. He made his way, planting soft kisses on my jawline and sucked my neck and bit it.

Fuck. My neck is my most sensitive spot. I let out a soft moan. He began grinding his toned body on mine, his member rubbing against my soaking wet panties. We locked lips again, him dominating over me.

"Miss, the princess is asking for you." A voice said at the door after a rapt knock.

"Just a minute." I said with a hitch in my breath as he was still grinding into me.

"We have to go." I told him.

"But I'm not yet done with you. You're not going anywhere." He said, his tone getting a bit serious.

I pushed him off me and walked out, heading towards the ballroom. The place was packed to capacity and amiable chatter could be heard all over. Everyone looked lovely in their gowns and tuxedos, I must say I was quite intimidated. Then I spotted Taylor. She was wearing a polo neck with a suit and she looked very hot.

What am I thinking?

I couldn't help but stare at the fine specimen of a human being.
She had her hair down, curly as usual and had a touch of natural make-up. She looked gorgeous and I couldn't deny it. Just then we made eye contact and again it felt like time stopped and it was just the two of us. She looked away first and continued talking to this pretty lady, probably a friend.

"May I have everyone's attention please." A voice boomed from the center of the colossal room.

It was the king, King Edward of the one and only Azov kingdom. He continued.

"My lovely wife and I couldn't be more happier to announce this special time. Our wonderful daughter is to start her courting period to the man we've chosen, Prince Clayton of Kenswood kingdom."

When I tell you my jaw dropped to the floor, I'm not kidding. I shifted my gaze to Taylor, who looked just as shocked.
I see that she didn't want to make a scene so she just stormed off, her parents right behind her. I followed to make sure she's alright but her parents beat me to it. I was going to walk away but I was curious to hear the conversation so I hid and listened.

"How many times have we talked about this phase you are going through? You CANNOT marry a girl, it goes against our values. I've tolerated this long enough." Her father said, his tone sharp with anger.

"It's not a phase Dad, I don't like men in a sexual way. Is that so hard to understand?"

"Watch your tone young lady" her mother pitched in.

"You guys will never accept me!" Taylor said, her fists clenched and gritting her teeth she walked away.

Being the caring person I was, I followed her to one of the empty rooms in the castle.