The King and Queen of Illea

Chapter three

Maxons POV

I am thrilled to get out of the ballroom and onto a plane. I can't wait to get to the final destination. It is a surprise for America. I am taking her to Italy first, we will spend five nights there. Then we will fly to an island right off of the continent of Africa, and spend two nights there. Lastly we will be going to private island in the Pacific I think it was called Oahu. We will spend 7 nights there before returning to Illea. My first act as king was to remove caste eight By the time we return 7-5 will also be gone. August and Georgia promised to keep the Southerners under close watch while we are gone. I expect some trouble when we begin to dissolve the higher castes. The people seem to be excepting all the changes so far. America sits beside me her her resting on my arm, her eyes are closed and she is breathing softly. She is asleep are ready, she looks so peaceful so I will wait to wake her until we land. I feel quite exhausted my self so maybe I will join her if just for a short while.

I wake just minutes before we land. America is still asleep her head now in my lap. I stroke her hair and whisper

" America darling you need to wake up" She shifts her head so that when she opens her eyes I see those beautiful icy eyes.

"Why? Are we there?" She asks sleepily. Closing her eyes again.

" Yes my dear we are here."

Americas POV

I sit up to get a look at Italy. Then I realize what Maxon just called me I flinch inwardly. I hate it when he calls me his "dear", But i promised that if he lived he could call me his dear. As the plane descends I see the beautiful country side that goes on for miles. So lovely Nicoletta must love getting to see this everyday.

The plane makes a smooth landing and Maxon takes my hand to lead me out to the landing strip. We get into the limo taking us to the palace. Nicoletta insisted we stay with them. We will be there for two of the five nights, the other three nights Maxon rented a cottage in the country.

Maxons POV

America is positively giddy. I am excited to but she is through the roof. Nicoletta is giving us the tour of the castle. America is soaking up every detail, I have been here before with my father on business.

"Maxon?" I snap back to reality I had been day dreaming about the future.

" Hmm? Did I miss something?" I ask

" Yes your royal husbandness you did. Nicoletta asked if we would like to continue the tour tomorrow and retire to our room now?" She says wiggling her eyebrows, I chuckle.

"Oh yes that should be perfect." I answer. Nicoletta shows us to our room and bids us goodnight. Now that we are done with the excitement for today America finally lets it show how tired she really is. She quickly grabs her P.J's and changes then collapses on the bed.