The Lost Princess

XV

Ashlyn

I wave as Rose and Aaron climb their carriage. Thousands of people throw flowers and beads at their carriage. They were going to an island that belonged to Amster for their honeymoon, with Peter's approval.

Three Months Later

Peter and I took a stroll around the garden, hand in hand. He picks up a flower and hands it to me, "Beautiful, isn't it?"

"Yes," I breathed, "Its breathtaking."

He chuckles, "Their called jasmines. My personal favorites."

I laugh, "Mine are lilies."

He brushed a loose strand of hair and stares into my eyes. I lick my suddenly dry lips as I stare into his emeralds. He takes my hand and I watch as he kisses. I gasp and stare back into his eyes. His beautiful green orbs. His lips come closer to mine as we lean in.

"Your majesty!" a messenger runs in. I sigh and take a step back.

"Yes?" Peter asks.

"Your mother. She's unwell. She asks for your presence in her quarters," the messenger rushes out. Peter's eyes bulge as he runs out of the room. Even in my dress and heels, I follow after him. He runs into a room where the door is slightly ajar. I peek in and gasp.

Queen Ana lies in bed, looking pale. Her skin is wet with her sweat and her lips are pale and cracked. Mia kneels by her bedside with Rose, Aaron, Lily, Amelia, William, and John around her. My parents stand by the closet and look at her with pain.

"Mother.." Peter whispers before running to her side. I stand next to him and watch the queen.

"P-Peter. My son," Ana whispers.

"Shh. Mother. Save your strength," Peter says softly tucking her in the bed.

"I am dying son."

He shakes his head, "No, you will live. You are strong Mother. Stay with me. And Mia."

"Son. Except it. I will die today. No medicine can save me," Queen Ana coughs and blood spills from her mouth.

"No! You can't leave me and Mia. I won't lose anyone again," Peter shouts.

"You can't control fate, my son." Queen Ana takes his hand and Mia's. I step back.

"Take care of your sister. Love her as much as I do. I love you both. My little angels," Queen Ana smiles.

"I love you too," Mia and Peter sob. Queen Ana smiles and closes her eyes. She takes her last breath and her hand falls limp.

"Mother? Mother? Mother! Mommy! Mommy!" Mia screams and sobs. She kicks the bed to try to wake the queen up. Rose takes her and holds her closer and Mia sobs in her chest. Peter runs out of the room and into the garden. I follow him.

He kicks the floor and rips his suit. I run to him and hug him. He sobs, "She died."

"I-I know. I'm sorry," I cry with him.

Deliah

I come out of the boat to see Emerald waiting for me. She was wearing riding gear with a black cap, "Is it done?"

I nod, "It's a shame that innocent people had to die."

"It was to prove a point. Now let's go. The news will reach here by noon tomorrow," she smiles.

I drop the poison filled needle in the ocean and walk away.

Such a shame that she had to die because of her son's love. But I shall have my revenge.