The Royal Thrive (Completed)

The Royal Thrive - Epilogue

It's emotional to announce this is the final end. 

I don't even know where to start because I remember there was times I felt down because I wasn't able to think of what to write, to the times I was furiously typing away. 

I sincerly appreciate every vote, read and comment. I cannot express how much confidence I gained throughout this journey. 

If anything please tell me what you enjoyed and hated throughout the book or even if you happen to have just read a few chapters, just tell what you think. I'd love to improve! 

Now for what quite a few of you anticipated for! It's the epilogue!

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Walking pass these beautifully painted and carved palace walls, the sounds of her high heels clacking against the marble floor as she made her way down alone echoed. Walking towards to the dead end with a door her left hand with nails that is perfectly coated in a dark red she grabs hold of the door handle. Looking behind she sees nothing but emptiness - Closing her eyes which hid her violet eyes she takes a deep breath .

She's ready. 

“Raine” A familiar voice calls out to her as she enters the room, a man sitting on a wheelchair, his eyes sparkled. Even though they had not seen each other for more than ten years, he still looked the same. “Jayden!” Running towards him and grabbing onto his rough hands, their warm touch assured her that he is alive in front of her. Tears began to swirl in both of their eyes, this long awaited reunion had been held back for far too long. 

Taking a glance at his legs, she reached out her free hand to touch them. “Your legs… what happened?” - With a gentle smile Jayden sighs, “When me and Zain were escaping, I fell down a cliff. Yet thanks to the forest beneath it I didn’t lose my life, just my legs” A pang of guilt crosses Raine’s face and heart - she is happy that her best friend is still alive, but is still guilty as she knows she is the one who caused the loss of his legs. “Don’t make that face stupid. I heard all about it, you know , about Queen Irene and the cult group” Speaking of the past, Raine smiles towards him briefly patting his hand with hers. 

“Yet there’s a lot of rumours, saying she’s still alive in the castle, or even out there somewhere.” Wanting an answer Jayden begs Raine with his eyes - “Jayden, you know there is some things I cannot tell you because of security and political reasons.” - “You’re really a queen, damn looking at you really make me feel emotional”. Raine laughs at him wiping his tears away, and helps him whilst pulling a handkerchief from her pocket.

“Let’s take you somewhere.”

“Huh? Wait Raine!” 

Pushing his wheelchair out the room, Raine heads towards the garden. “Are you taking me for a picnic or something?” Looking around him, the scenery is just outstanding - this palace simple holds something different to everything out there, nothing can match to this place. “I’m taking you to see something” Raine muttered as they enter a glass corridor leading to a isolated part of the castle, “You’re not abducting me are you?” Jokingly Jayden laughs but then the laugh of someone else attracts his attention, with the wheelchair stopping Jayden and Raine both look towards their left. 

“The answer to your question before.” 

Before them stands a woman with white hair, in clothing that presented her as royalty. Sitting on a swing she swung backwards and forth slightly as she muttered and laughed to herself. “Thats…” Jayden starts but the woman notices them - “ELISE! WHY ARE YOU HERE?!” Anger flared in her eyes as she rushed towards Raine but looking at Jayden her eyes widen -