Into The Woods - Harry Styles

9.

I take in a deep breath as I fill my lungs, and exhale softly. The crisp winter air feels amazing against my porcelain skin as the the cool January breeze leaves goosebumps scattered across my body. I find myself trekking through knee high snow. Trees surround amongst my body several feet away, creating this circle like enclosure. I feel the need to spin around in my velvet colored dress, but decide against it once a familiar voice catches my attention.

"My darling, Rosalie." I turn towards the timid sounding voice to see my mother standing a few feet away. I run towards her, but she starts to back away.

"Mother, what is the matter?" I ask, wanting so badly just for her to hold me in her tight embrace.

"Your father, brother and I miss you very much and I would give anything to have you in my arms, but that is not the reason I have came to you." I am confused as to why she is telling me this, what does she mean? I thought father was at the castle battling my uncle Jeffery?

"You're the next heir to the throne and I know you're nowhere near prepared to take that position, but I need you to be ready." She is right, I am nowhere near ready to take my father's place. I am not ready to rule a nation and for people to look up at me and know that I will protect them, I can't offer that type of protection when I can barely take care of myself without having multiple maids and servants.

"Mother, what are you trying to say?" I move closer to her and reach out my arm, tears start to stream down her face and a soft cry sounds from beside me. I feel my world spinning into chaos as twirls of colors flash before my eyes. My eyes jolt open, as I panic at first from not knowing my whereabouts, but I soon realize after seeing the small child named Arron crying in my arms.

"It's okay little guy." I must have fallen asleep and woke Arron. I stand up and try to walk him around a bit. I would like to find Ellie and figure out what time it is. I walk out of his little makeshift room and enter into the hallway and start to make my way down it in hopes of finding Ellie.

"Rosalie, there you are. I see Arron is up and doesn't seem to be in the best mood." She raises her eyebrows and offers to take him. I hand the child over and say, "We had both fallen asleep and I guess he woke up." She laughs before saying,

"Sleeping on the job I see." I nod my head and stand there awkwardly in hopes of her saying I can leave. Even though I haven't done much I would still rather get back to Daniel plus I have done more than I usually do considering my status.

"You're free to leave if you wish. Harry should be back from hunting by now and if not he will be soon." I nod my head and ask,

"How long have you two been together?" I know I shouldn't be nosy, but I would really like to know how long this man has been able to keep a girl; probably not very long.

"Going on two years." Of course they have been together for two years. She smiles, it looks fake. She probably thinks I have a thing for her man, but if I'm being completely honest I would rather die alone than be with him, even though he isn't bad looking it's just the way he treats me I can't stand.

"That's lovely. I am to be married soon to the love of my life, we couldn't be happier." I send her an even more fake smile than she had me.

"That's wonderful, I'm sure you two are perfect for each other." I just nod and decide I won't stand here any longer and head back to the house. As I make my way there I decide on wandering around a bit to see what all this village has to offer. It must be near lunch time since my stomach is growling and I feel weaker than normal. I'm hoping I could find some type of diner or a kitchen, someone who is willing to prepare me a meal. I continue my hunt for food while I'm walking down the pathway, on each side there are the small huts sitting about twenty-thirty feet from each other. I count at least fifteen on each side of the path. Nailed on some of the shacks are names of what they are. One reads 'Supplies', another 'Church'. I'm surprised they would have a place for God, I guess if you're living in the forbidden forest and there are demon like creatures lurking within you would want a savior.

"There has to be a kitchen around here somewhere," I mumble to myself.

"Theres one just up ahead on your right." A deep voice says, I turn to face the man to see a tall, muscular, dark haired boy with tan skin. I take in his appearance and appreciate how handsome this man is.

"Well thank you." I smile, trying to direct my stare away from his oh so lovely face. I need to get myself together I am engaged to a wonderful man and I need not to look upon others for pleasure.

"I don't believe I have seen you around here, are you new?" I nod my head yes, standing up straighter before saying,

"I am. My fiancé and I were fleeing from the castle, Lord Jeffery attacked my kingdom and we were forced into the woods. We got lost trying to find the safe house and those creatures took my mother and younger brother." I stay strong and hold back my tears from slipping from within my eyes.

"You were given instructions to a safe house? Your family must have been ranked very high to have a home built in these woods." If only he knew my father was king... He does need to know.

"My father is king of Castle Hill. My name is Rosalie Elizabeth-Anna Argoes, his daughter." I say proudly, hoping he doesn't treat me the same as Harry did.

"Your highness, it is such an honor to meet you." He bows and nods his head down. "My name is Mathias Turnnor."

"It's very nice to meet you." I say, smiling at him.

"Please, let me show you to the kitchen." He leads me towards the hut and I can't be more grateful.

| Authors Note |

I finally updated! I'm really sorry for having you guys wait so long, I have just been working on my other story lately and I just hadn't had time to put much thought into the next chapter.

Thank you all for the lovely comments, normally I would dedicate this chapter to one of you, but I would like to dedicate this chapter to my wonderful editor RitaaMargg

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