Chapter 20

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Dedicated to Daugular01......😇😇

Maxon's pov

Aspen went blonde and believe me he is an amazing blonde and my insecurities were rising again. I knew that America loved me but still. After what I did to Daphne I was pretty sure that i was capable of breaking a heart.

Americas pov
I was reading a book when a guard told me that somebody was there to meet me. Confused I went and saw it was Marlee. !!
"Marlee....oh my God. I cant believe." I said giving her a rib cracking hug.
Carter was there too talking with Aspen.
"ooooo....i heard you are the Queen now huh."She said chuckling.
I laughed and pulled her in for one more hug. I was overjoyed seeing my best friend.
"Meet my son. Kile" Marlee said. He had brown hair like Carter and deep blue eyes like Marlee.He was Quinn's age.
"Hello Your Majesty."He said bowing a bit.
We talked for a while and then the sirens rang.
Marlee clutched Kile's hand who held Quinn's. We ran to the nearest saferoom.
"Wow....way to start a day huh."Marlee said kissing Kile's forehead.
"Mom what was that ."Kile said his  eyes filled with terror.
"Its okay.....come on."Quinn said taking his hand and sitting in an corner.They looked so cute together. I moved my gaze to Marlee and we both burst into laughter.
"Perfect." She chimed in.

Quinn's pov
"What was that?"Kile asked peering at me through his chocolate brown eyes.
"That's a rebel attack."I replied. Then i made him understand about all the castes and stuff.
"Its interesting you know."He said smiling a bit. He was very cute.
"You have very pretty eyes Quinn.Like clear turquoise water."He said holding my hand.
"Thank you.I like your eyes too."
He took out his glasses and wore them.He looked so much more cuter in glasses.
"You look much more better in glasses."I said touching the frame.
"Oh yeah.Thats what my mom says."He replied.
"How old are you?"I asked him.
"Thirteen.You?"
"twelve. but..but my birthday is tomorrow you see."I replied chuckling.We sighed and i put my head on his shoulder. he put his arm around me and rested his chin on top of mine.Soon I fell asleep.

Americas pov

After a few hours the door opened .It was Maxon.
"Come on."He said .Hope was with him. Me ,Marlee,Quinn and Kile we all went to the great Hall.
"Listen....Aspen's mom,she got shot back in Carolina.He left."Maxon said rubbing his forehead.
"What?"It whispered.I ran and sat in the car urging the driver to take me to the airport. The plane on which he was there had left so I had to take another one.I boarded the flight waiting .

Aspens pov

As soon as I heard the news I flew to Carolina. How could that happen. I wished that she would have stayed at the Base Camp in the palace and not here.
I reached home to see all of my siblings crying.
"Ma...."My voice cracked. she was on the ground ,her white shirt soaked with blood.I kneeled down next to her. It was so shocking that i couldnt bring myself to even cry.
her face was pale and her lips were blue.Gone.she was gone.
"Please Ma.....dont leave us."I said crying now.I was having a nervous breakdown.
"Please.....i love you....."I mumbled crying on her chest harder. she has to live.
"NO!"I screamed.
Kamber held me close as i cried. Everybody hugged me and we were just crying.
First America
Then Daphne
Now Ma
What the hell was going on?
"Aspen .....i am sorry."
it was America.
"I don't want to see you."I said. It hurt me to say all this stuff to her.But I knew that she was married to Maxon.
She stayed silent till we buried Ma. I broke down again crying my eyes out.
We went back to the castle because it was Quinn's birthday.
I was crying again.
America passed me a box of Kleenex. I took it wiping my face. We reached and Quinn was waiting for me.
"Hey dad.You okay?"She said hugging me.
"I am fine.Are you okay?"I asked her.
she nodded and i kissed her forehead. Hope gave me a big hug and i tucked her in for bed as it was already 10.
"Good night my dear little girl."I said.
she smiled at me and said.
"I am a big girl now."
I laughed ."Okay my dear little adult."I whispered again kissing her forehead. She slept after a few minutes.

Americas pov

Quinn walked in my room.
"Hey honey. What's wrong?"I said looking at her sullen face.
"How much pain will dad have to face before he breaks down completely."She said coldly.
"Its not like that Quinn.He is strong and he knows that."Its said closing my story book.
"Oh come on.How are you supposed to know.Just because he doesn't show his feelings...."She said tears streaming down her face.
"No honey....Its have known him since we were kids."Its said pulling her in my arms.
"You don't know him Mom."She replied
I sighed.Somwhow I thought that she had a point.How much pain before he gives up.
"Trust me mom,one more time you hurt him,I swear to God that. ..."
before she could say anything I hugged her .she cried on my chest and i felt tears form in my eyes too.
"What happened?"Maxon mouthed. I shook my head.He patted her head and she just went.
"I love you " He said kissing me.
"I love you too."I said smiling and resting my head on his chest.
"I know its difficult for your children but if I can help let me know."He whispered in my ear.
I nodded my head and slept in his arms which were very comforting.

I really cried after I saw this photo

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I really cried after I saw this photo.After looking at Aspen😘 holding Americas hand. Personally this is my most favourite picture.😢😢😢😢.Do comment about this pic
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