The Unexpected Journey-A Prince Harry Fan Fic

Chapter 87

"Madeline!" Jenna called to Maddie who was loading her bag into the back of their SUV.

"Jenna!" Maddie called back, leaning around the side of the vehicle to look at her.

"Your phone is ringing!" Jenna was already inside, buckled and ready to roll. "Here!" She called as she held it out the window. Maddie, laughing at the easy atmosphere that surrounded the group, even at this early hour, as they packed up to head into the mountains for a long weekend. Maddie, Gary, and Jenna were riding together through Denver to pick up Derek and Dena (who were leaving their little girls with grandpa) and the five of them—and Maddie's security detail—would be meeting Kyle and Amy at the place they had rented in Beaver Creek. A quick glance at her screen drew a wide, silly grin to her face.

"My darling!" She exclaimed as she answered the phone. "My love...my life..." She could hear his laugh before she heard his voice.

"Good morning," he drawled. "Have you been drinking already?"

"No," she sighed happily. "I'm on a natural high. I get to see my man tonight. "

"Of course."

"I can't wait to see you Harry," her voice lowered suggestively. "I want you here with me. Now."

"I'm boarding a plane as we speak, love." He didn't care that she was being bossy, ordering him around—his grin stretched further. "I'll see you before the night is over."

"Thank God!" She sighed.

"You know..." Harry laughed as he handed his bag over and looked at the plane. "I have made an executive decision. You can't be this far away from me again."

"Agreed," Maddie's cheeks hurt from the smile that pulled at her cheeks as the flirtation began.

"I've actually considered having your passport revoked."

"Well there's really no need for that as I have no intention of leaving your bed again..."

"Ha..." His laugh was low, gravelly; hiding the rush of need and want that flooded his body. "You say that now."

"I mean that now."

"What about the tub?" He lifted an eyebrow.

"Excellent point," she nodded and sighed; missing him more than she had before the call. "You're on a plane right now?"

"Just about," he looked to the steps, lowered and waiting for him. "You're on the road to the mountains?"

"The car is loaded. They are just waiting for me to get in and..."

"Go." He waved his hand as though she were there. "Get in the car. I'll see you soon."

"Call me when you land?"

"Yes."

"Kiss me when you arrive?"

"Be careful what you wish for."

"I hope you're well rested and hydrated when you get here."

"I love you Maddie."

"Love you too Harry." And with bright, shiny eyes and a blush of a smile, Maddie ended their phone call and moved to join her cousins in the SUV.

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The trip into the mountains was relatively short and full of humor. They laughed the entire way in, even when the snowfall began, even as it grew heavier. And, when they finally arrived, Maddie's security team worked quickly, checking the place out before they all moved their stuff in.

They had been doing this since they were children. Their parents would rent a huge cabin and everyone would go to the mountains to celebrate the New Year. It wasn't until recently that their parents bowed gracefully out and let the cousins continue the tradition. Kyle and Amy had already arrived and had already begun the celebrations. After Maddie settled into what would be her and Harry's suite—right across from the set of rooms that would house their security detail—she hurried downstairs to the wide, open living room/game room to partake in the festivities.