Selection Epilogue

Chapter Nineteen

Maxon's point of view

I just boarded the plane to New Asia. I don't want to go and leave America behind, but being  king comes with responsibility.

I wish there was another way, but I'm glad she understands that I have to go and is being supportive. I hate to admit it, but if it were the other way around I don't think I could let her go without me. It is just way to dangerous.

I just can't wait to go back. This will be the longest week ever.

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When I arrived at the palace I see the king, queen, and princess.

The princess looks about May's age. She is probably about three years younger than America and I. So about fifteen.

They are standing on the stairs in front of the palace, looking as royal as possible.

I walk up to them.

"Hello, I am King Jax. This is the queen, Queen Josephine."

They are about my parents age. Or the age my parents would be if they were here.

Also it's strange how he introduced Queen Josephine as the queen and not his wife.

"And this is the princess, Princess Lucy." He adds.

I bow my head.

"I am King Maxon." I say.

"I am here to discuss a plan for peace correct?" I ask.

"Yes. I have some ideas on how to achieve some peace between our countries." King Jax says.

"Let's go inside the palace," he adds.

We make our way into the palace.

We walk down halls until we reach a destination. It is a large room with a huge table. This is probably where they have their meetings.

"Please have a seat and we can discuss some more." He says.

"Josephine, take Lucy and get working on her studies," he says.

Queen Josephine and Princess Lucy leave the room.

I would never leave America out of an important conversation with another country.

As Queen, she and I are equally important, and I have given her just as much rule as me. I had the law changed so she has just as much influence as I do.

"So, what are your plans?" I ask.

"Well, obviously, our daughter cannot take  rule, seeing as she is a female."

That is such and odd law but I nod my head.

"We would ask for your first son to rule." He says.

What?

"What? What are you talking about?" I ask.

"He would rule our country. It would make a strong bond between our countries. Your bloodline would be in this royal family now, and that would result in peace," he says.

"I'm sorry, but I cannot accept this deal. We don't even have a child yet, and we certainly won't give it away when we do have one," I say.

I'm trying to remain calm, but this is ridiculous. There is no way I would give our future child to another country to rule.

"King Maxon, I suggest you consider this plan." He says sternly.

"No. I am sorry. I cannot accept this." I say.

"Well then..." he motions to the side.

"Take him to a cell until he can learn that this is the only way to make peace." He says.

"What? You can't—"

I'm cut off when two men grab me and start dragging me some where.

"Where are you taking me?" I shout.

"When people find out what you did they will come after you!!" I shout as I am pulled out of the room.

I'm glad America didn't come with. I wouldn't want her to have to go through this too.

They bring me down to the cell and place me on the floor.

I just need to stay calm.

I promised America I would right everyday, so she will know something is wrong when I don't.

It's strange to think that we are still teenagers and yet we are ruling a country.

All I have to do is just wait this out. America will know something is wrong and she will work something out.

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America's point of view

I wonder what Maxon is doing. I'm sitting by the phone playing with the chord waiting for him to call.

He promised he would call everyday. I don't know if I should be annoyed or worried.

Maybe something is wrong. No, I need to stay positive. Besides, Aspen is there with him.

I just need to wait. Maybe he will call tomorrow.

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