The Bastard Queen ✔

XXII.

“Nathaniel, remember to hide the crates and to meet at the willow tree at twelve.” Katherine said, exiting the car

“Yes, your highness.” Nathaniel said, playfully as he bowed

“I'll throw my shoe at you.” Katherine said, glaring at Nathaniel

“I would like to see you try.” Nathaniel tempted Katherine

“Marquess Nathaniel, you don't want to tempt Katherine, she'll actually throw her shoe.” Ro said, grabbing Katherine's wrist

“I've known her since we were young. Now, the both of you should get going.” Nathaniel said, getting back into the car

“Come on, Ro." Katherine said, grabbing his hand and walking off to the house

Katherine and Ro walked off away from Nathaniel and towards the house.
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“Katherine, why did my brother call me saying you, Ro, and Marquess Nathaniel visit him to buy molotovs?” Isla asked, walking into her room, where Katherine was in

“Well, I must say your brother is a liar and a snitch.” Katherine said, sliding her black pants on

“Katherine, what are you doing?” Isla asked

“I'm helping Nathaniel to get payback.” Katherine said

“With molotovs?” Isla said, crossing her arms

“Yes, but it's for a good reason.” Katherine said, nodding

“Katherine, are you rebelling against the high class?” Isla asked

“I'm just going to show Earl Jack that he can't continue his ways by cheating and lying.” Katherine said, shrugging, looking around the room

“When is this to take place?” Isla asked

“Midnight. Me and Nathaniel are meeting by the willow tree.” Katherine said, putting on her black boots

“Its seem to me, you and Marquess Nathaniel have been getting closer than ever.” Isla stated

“Nathaniel and me go way back when I was a commoner.” Katherine said, tying her boots

“That's unusual, but how do you know you can trust him, Katherine?” Isla asked

“He hasn't told anyone about me being the former Queen especially to Kila and Kana.” Katherine said, standing up

“Katherine, he can hold that against you if you betray him.” Isla said

“I know, but I can always trust him. We've known each other since we were kids.” Katherine said

“Katherine, you know he can change.” Isla said

“I can see you're trying to protect me by your concern, but let me tell you this, I've been through worse.” Katherine said, walking out of the room

“I'm walking with you to the tree whether you like it or not.” Isla said, grabbing her hand

“What about Ro?” Katherine asked

“He’s asleep. Now, we should get going as it's about to hit midnight.” Isla said, pulling Katherine with her to the door

“Isla, you don’t have to come. I’m going to be fine.” Katherine said, trying to get her hand out of Isla’s grip

“I don’t care. Your part of the family, so I need to make sure you don’t get hurt or harm as you have a mission to accomplish.” Isla said, tightening her grip on Katherine’s hand