Royalty is Two-Faced

Chapter Sixteen: Break all the Rules

Chapter Sixteen

Devin nods at me, “Listen I’m sorry.” I look around, no one is around. “They ordered me to remove you from the premises. But you know me. I’m trustworthy.” His words make me cringe mentally, Devin. He was the one that called me a girl too... “I’ve disguised myself when you were ushered out of here. I’ve been ordered to remove your identity.”

“They ordered you to do... alot of things to me?” I ask and try to avoid eye contact and inspect my cell, “Devin! Please tell me Carlin’s okay!”

He shrugs and I cry into his chest clinging to him, he roams his hand over my back and pulls away. “I don’t even know that...” He whispers and I nod, “I still have to go back to the castle... disguised to receive files of you... Arctic along with I will fight for you. Even Edryn will help. They will not have their way with you. You have to trust us three with your life now.”

I nod and Devin stares at me, “Azure.” He forces me to stare into his stern and piercing eyes. He hugs me tightly and I continue to cry, “I am doing all I can.” He whispers and my heart feels full of fear and worry. He pulls away and stands up and leaves my cell and closes the barred door and I have this feeling that’s going to be the last time I ever see him.

I sit in the corner of my cell on the bed and continue to cry, did I make a mistake? Is Carlin okay? What happened to Desiree and him? What happened to Arctic and Edryn? I hope they are alright...

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It feels like several days since I last saw Devin, I’ve been fed by different slaves every day. Also my voice seems to be locked up now, not even heard any gossip from anyone lately... I hope Devin did his Confrontation... It’s all up to you now... Edryn, Devin... Arctic... I cradle myself as I feel sleep occur again.

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No sound today once again, except for that strong wind brewing outside... Edryn... that kiss that we shared in the Natural Gardens... I still remember that... That was my Moment of Silence.

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I stand up and sink myself against one of the cold walls as I stare outside the bars, have they forgotten about me? Maybe they thought that I was an accident... not the perfect girl. Arctic must’ve lied.

I stare at my feet and smile, they have overgrown their nails and I feel odd that they are so long.

I miss my Edryn. I look to the side at my bed, it feels odd to sleep without him by my side... It feels odd to walk around without Devin by my side, it feels odd without Arctic to tell me something jaw-dropping.

I stare at my hand, the silver band is gone... It’s been missing since I went out to the crowd with Edryn... I gave it to Devin to take care of... thinking I was returning... 

I cuddle myself as I brace myself for sleep.

 “AZURE!” I snap open my eyes and stand up to see a pair of running feet... Am I dreaming? Am I finally free from here? I blink and the gate that locked me swings open and Edryn stands in front of me. He’s smiling at me... I don’t know what to say... the man I love is right here in front of me to save me... Edryn’s smile begins to fade... I look around behind me trying to pinpoint why he’s upset. I turn back to him and my heart begins to race again, my face streams with tears as I collapse in his arms embracing him tightly. He hugs me in return as we are reunited, “I told you I’d clean it up... Remember?” My mind lights up with that similar quote.

I glance behind me, we already pass them. “What if I mess up?”

Edryn gives a small laugh, “If you mess up, I’ll clean it up.”

He smiles and kisses my cheek rapidly, he cups my cheek and I stare into his piercing eyes. Those eyes that I’ve missed... the ones that I hoped I’d see once more. Without thought, he scoops me in his arms and plants a kiss... I didn’t hold back either.

I wrap my arms around his neck and we kiss as if we were victorious. “I love you.” I croak and Edryn pulls away and I notice small trails of tears escaping his eyes. “What happened?!” My voice is hoarse because I’ve been silent for a long time.

Edryn leads me outside of the building and my eyes don’t fail to look away from him, before I know it my eyes are blinded trying to adjust to the newfound light... called sunlight. I finally focus in on Arctic and Devin who all seem relieved to see me, “Azure!” Devin yells and rushes to hug me.

I smile to myself... “What happened!? How long have I been in there for?!” I stare at Edryn then at Devin then flick my eyes over to Arctic who is standing alone.

“You were in there for seven months.” Edryn states and walks towards me, “We all did we could, but since the paparazzi hasn’t lightened up. So I concluded that Carlin and I should reveal ourselves for who we are without the Royalist’s knowledge... now that’s surfacing the news... So they had no choice but to release you. Arctic also revealed that he was gay and kissed Daniel on national television.” I turn to Arctic who shrugs.

“I couldn’t bear the thought that you would never see us again, Carlin told Edryn that you loved him... That spurred us even more, he is going to be reinstated as a proper Prince.”

Devin clears his throat, “All that time, we were fighting the law to bring you back... Only then we concluded to reveal those dark secrets.”

“Desiree?”

Devin turns to Arctic, “Carlin and her are engaged now.”

I nod quickly, “You all did so much for me...” I sniffed.

Edryn hugs me before I start bawling again, “I have one question though Azure...” He stares at me with seriousness.

I pull away and Edryn rubs my shoulder comfortingly, “What is it?”

I look around and Edryn smiles, “Marry me.”

My heart races in a heartbeat, “You’re kidding...” I stare at Edryn and he turns to Devin and Arctic and smirks at me.

“No I’m not.” He states and kisses my forehead.

I look at Devin who smiles at me reassuringly... “Edryn, YES!” I squeal and jump in his arms. We just went through the toughest time of my life, I couldn’t believe he didn’t lose faith in himself... or me... the thought of myself forgetting about him is heartbreaking...

As soon as I said those two words... I realised that I’m safe... I really feel like a Princess now...