Guard of my Heart ✅

👑 Epilogue 👑

3 months later....

"Have you seen King Joshua?" I ask one of the women bustling about.

"Sorry your majesty" she replies apologetically. I sigh and allow her to go on about her day while I continue to look for my husband. He had an early meeting and didn't wake me. I was beyond frustrated since I had something important I needed to discuss with him.

"Riley" I exclaim when I see my extremely pregnant best friend waddling down the corridor towards her chambers she shared with my brother.

"Hello Maya" she giggles adorably as I catch up with her.

"Have you seen my husband?" I ask hopefully, crossing my fingers behind my back.

"He was in a meeting with my own husband this morning. I believe they may be at lunch" she says. A smile pulls at my lips.

"Thanks Riles" I exclaim as I kiss her cheek and rush off to the dining hall. I come to a halt at the door when I peer inside and see my husband laughing with my brother over lunch. I slow my pace and waltz inside. "Hello gentlemen" I smile politely making Lucas laugh.

"That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me sis" he teases making me roll my eyes playfully.

"Yes, legitimizing you was definitely a close second" I smirk. He laughs as Josh's gaze turns to me.

"Is there something you needed sweetheart?" my husband asks me curiously.

"Actually yes" I reply, gnawing my bottom lip. "After your meal could you meet me in the garden?"

"Absolutely" he smiles as he brings my hand to his lips. "I'll be out in a minute sweetheart." I smile and walk out to the garden. I take a seat at our usual bench and await his arrival. When the door opens my heart picks up speed and I begin toying with the fabric of my dress. "I'm all yours" he says sweetly as he sits beside me. "Is there something wrong?"

"Nothing in the slightest" I assure him with a smile, taking his hand in mine. "I have something for you" I add as I use my free hand to grab my sketchbook. I hand it to him and his smile widens.

"More sketches?" he asks hopefully.

"Something like that" I reply, gnawing my bottom lip. He opens it and after a few seconds his jaw drops open and butterflies erupt in my stomach. On the page in front of him, written in my best calligraphy are the words, prince or princess coming soon.

"You're pregnant?" he asks excitedly as tears gleam in his eyes. I nod and he wraps his arms around me tightly, pulling me against him. "I love you so much sweetheart" he whispers.

"And I love you."

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7 months later....

"You're doing so good sweetheart" Josh whispers as he kisses my forehead. I squeeze his hand and push one last time until the sounds of crying fill the small room.

"It's a princess" the doctor smiles brightly making a light laugh fall from my lips. A daughter. I had a daughter.

"A little girl. She's perfect. Just like you" Josh says sweetly as he kisses my temple. I let my eyes flutter shut and the sounds of yelling are the last thing I hear before the world goes dark.

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2 years later....

"No" Josh says forcefully causing me to sigh in frustration. We'd had this argument more times than I could count. I wanted more children but after Josh almost lost me the first time he was strongly opposed to the idea.