crown me 👑 ts + jb

five.

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Troye walked through the castle to see several servants carrying trays full of things. If he was being honest, he never saw so many people scurrying about the castle in his life. In the middle off all of it was Alexandria pointing in several directions and smiling down at plates that were being shown in front of her. 

"Alexandria..." Troye says walking up to her and trying to avoid servants on the way. "What are you doing."

Alexandria turned towards the young prince, clapped her hands together and smiles. "Troye," She says in a happy and breathy tone. "I was wondering when I might see you." 

She walks up to him grabbing some type of food from the tray and gesturing it towards. "Here," She said. "You should try it, I've been trying thing like these all morning. How was your horse riding."

Troye looks at the sweet treat then at Alexandria before reluctantly grabbing it. He was beginning to regret this whole ordeal. "Fine..." He said gently nudging Alexandria's hand from his face. "Is all for the Solstice Festival?" 

Alexandria nods her head. "Yes," She said. "When I told you uncle about what you said he was more than happy to let me plan the entire thing... with some input from you of course." 

"Of course he did," Troye said under his breath while rolling his eyes. "I trust your... abilities in this aspect, don't think my help will be necessary really."

"Thank you... Troye," Alexandria says softly. "Really... I know this is hard for you and it's something you really don't want to do but it means a lot to me."

Troye looked at Alexandria before sighing. "I know all too well about fulfilling parents wishes." Was all he said. 

"Why don't you just take up a mistress?" Alexandria asked. 

Troye looked passed at Alexandria to the stain glass that was behind her. It was a picture of a scripture, it was his fathers favorite but Troye could never remember which one. "If only it were that easy." He said before heading out of the throne room. 

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"Princess Alexandria," Jacob says bowing his head as the young princess walks up to his little shop. "Surprised to see you, several servants of the castle have said you're planning the Solstice Festival." 

Alexandria raised an eyebrow. "So you've heard of it then."

"Heard of it," Jacob said. "Everyone has been buzzing about it since Lord Hunter announced it. It has been two years since we've had one."

Alexandria was about to ask why but then realized quickly what the reason maybe. She looked at the jewelry, picking up one of the necklaces. "Is Troye like this with every lady that comes to England." She says looking over at Jacob. 

Jacob seemed taken aback by the question as he quickly regains composure. "I haven't seen him smile since his parents died your highness," Jacob said. "No matter who his uncle brought none of them seemed to make him happy."

"I see," Alexandria says. "Will you be at the Solstice Festival?" 

Jacob smiles. "Of course your highness," He says. "Solstice Festival is the highlight of our year. It's one of the few times common people get to be on the castle grounds."

The young princess smiles. "How much is this," She says holding the necklace out to Jacob. 

Jacob smiles. "Don't worry about it your highness," He says. "Consider it a welcome to England gift." 

"Why thank you," Alexandria says. "I'll see you tonight."

Jacob smiles. "Of course your majesty."