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Epilogue II

Ashton's POV

I stood at the wedding ceremony, my hands cuffed in silver that restrained my powers. I sighed, making my way over to Fallon and Anastasia. The least I could do would be to congratulate them. Just as I walked towards them, a short girl stumbled, tripping. I paced forward, sort of catching her in my chained arms. "S-sorry," the girl stuttered, her long raven hair covering her face. I brushed the hair out of the way, staring at her. She had the most breathtaking violet eyes, a color that was beyond rare.

"I-What is your name?" I managed to say, a bit startled at her eye color. The girl sighed, stepping back a bit.

"Violet," the girl shyly smiled at me, making my heart flutter a bit. "Like my eyes." The girl stepped towards me again, standing on her tip-toes before pressing her lips on my right cheek. "Thank you." With a wink, she disappeared, my pale face flushed in embarrassment.

"If I were to be honest, I would say that you have a thing for her." A familiar Russian accent chuckled by me. I put my hand on my cheek, feeling the warmth of Violet's kiss.

"Alexei, I-"  I turned, face to face with Anne. "I forgot that you were Alexei, although I am not sure about what you just said." She smiled, her gaze turning to her now-husband. "Congrats, by the way. I feel that I will not be around for long." 

"You are correct on that," Luis stepped towards us, sighing. Anne gave me a small smile before disappearing within the crowd. My gaze turned to Luis, who was staring after her.

"She deserves to know, I have a feeling that if you don't tell her, she may figure it out on her own." I spoke softly, feeling a bit sorry for Luis. "You'll find the right girl when she comes." Luis sighed, his gaze on Marco and Grace.

"See! Even Marco can get a girl. He's the most socially awkward of us four." I sighed, running my hand through my hair in frustration. "Fallon's lucky that he has Artie, I guess I've got to keep looking?" I gave my friend a small smile before making my way through the crowd. My gaze lingered around on the crowd, looking for a particular violet-eyed girl. It stopped on where Fallon and Violet were talking. They seemed to be arguing about something. Violet gave Fallon a kiss on the cheek, turning on her heel and left. I stepped towards Fallon, who was walking alone.

"Congrats, buddy. Sorry about the kidnapping and all," I managed to say apologetically. Fallon waved it off as if it wasn't anything. "Er, how do you know Violet? The girl that just talked to you?" Fallon's eyebrows lifted in surprise before shrugging.

"Violet is on of Sophia's friends. Sophia is sick with the stomach bug and couldn't make it today." I nodded my gaze anywhere but him. "I mean, she is part of a noble family as well, a good standing and a great friend. Is there a particular reason why you asked about her?"

"Er... no," I said softly, gritting my teeth in frustration. "I was just curious." Fallon nodded, sitting down at the edge of the fountain. Two large men stepped forward, each one grabbing one of my arms. "I-I guess I'll be gone for a while. It'll only be three months before my eighteenth birthday. Three hard months before my coronation as king. I'll see you soon?" Fallon gave me a faint smile before my vision blurred and turned dark.

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Okay, so this probably isn't the best type of Epilogue, but it's as is. At least Ashton applogized.

-Charlie