Royal Misfits

Chapter Seven - Revelations

Ethan's POV

I ran after her as fast as I could, searching every room as I made my way down to hallway until I heard slight crying coming from the far left turn of the hallway.  I took a deep breath as I approached her, my heart fell to the floor at the sight of her scrunched up on the floor whilst crying. Immediately I was at her side holding her, she shook as she cried. I could tell how bad this whole thing messed her up. "Lia... it's going to be okay love...", I said as I tried to calm her. She looked up at me with her tear filled eyes and shook her head in disagreement. I pulled her close and placed a kiss on her forehead, "Yes, it will sweetheart". She pulled back and looked at me, searching for the right words to say, "How will everything be okay when someone is still possibly out there waiting to hurt my sister and I? How will everything be okay when we have to get married in 3 months time? And what happens after that? How can you say that it will be okay?", she looked into my eyes searching for the answer but I couldn't find what she wanted to hear.

I held her close and whispered, " I can't guarantee that everything will be okay, but I promise you I will never leave your side.". She smiled at those words and managed only a thank you. 
Her eyes were red and puffy and she kept yawning, "Come on Princess, you need some rest." She nodded as she tried to lift herself up. "I'm sorry I vented my frustration out on you", she said as she rested her head against my chest. I pushed a strand of her hair behind her ear, "It's okay love, wrap your arm around my neck" I said and picked her up bridal style before she could protest. Thankfully, she complied and rested her head on my shoulder. As I carried Amelia to her room, a smile grew on my face and I thought about the many more times I'll get to do this. When I reached her room, she was in a deep sleep so I decided not to wake her. I made my way into the room and gently put her onto the bed next to Princess Lizetta. I was in awe of Amelia's beauty. I decided not to intrude much longer and placed a small kiss on Amelia's cheek and left for bed. I decided at that moment that I would do anything and everything I can for my soon-to-be fiance.

Tate's POV

I knew something big was about to go down so as soon as Lizetta nodded towards the door, I left. I wanted to look back to see if she was okay, but I had to just trust her and move on. Of course she was okay, she was the demon princess. I laughed at the thought of the nickname I had given to her, she hated it and that made me love it even more. I sniffed myself and winced, "Need. Shower. Now." I found myself dragging on in the bathroom, taking longer than usual with things that usually take me a few minutes. I decided to not deny it any longer, I was waiting for Lizetta to conclude with whatever it was she was talking to the king and queen about. I pushed myself to finish up as I decided to visit Lizetta in her room afterwards. I took extra care when dressing, doing it unconsciously until it was too late. I had started to get nervous about seeing her, so I left for her room immediately before I changed my mind.

I had always considered myself someone with impeccable manners, I guess I slipped up this time. I approached her room door and took a deep breath, gathering all my courage. I opened the door to see Lizetta in a towel, staring at me with her mouth hanging open. I froze, all I could do was stare back at her and I couldn't help but take in her obvious beauty. She snapped her fingers and I jolted out of my daydream and I looked up to see her flushed and leering at me. With those bright red cheeks, she didn't look menacing at all, she looked adorable and it made me smile so much, "Are you blushing demon princess?" That question got me kicked out of her room, she didn't even say anything, but I could tell how she felt. I figured she might have went to bed afterwards, so I decided I'd talk to her the next day. Lying in bed, I couldn't get her out of my head. The image of her bright red cheeks made its way into my dreams even. Was I falling for demon princess Lizetta?