Just As We Were Married (COMPLETED)

Chapter Twenty-Two

⚠Warning⚠: Triggering Content (I think?) Read at your own risk ≥3≤

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"H-He's not allowed to do anything without the permission of the higher ups," Nathaniel stuttered out. "We have nothing to worry about, Lila."

"I think you should give her back, Nathaniel," Lila whispered, knowing what would come next. "It will save us pain and problems if you let go of your feelings for her and give her back."

"Like hell I will!" Nathaniel growled. "She's mine, Lila! I won't give her back to him and he won't- can't take her away from me! I love her and she loves me. I'm not giving her up! How could that thought even cross your mind?"

"Nathanie-"

"No, Lila!" He exclaimed. "You don't understand how happy she makes me feel!"

"She loves Adrien, Nathaniel! Not you! You kidnapped her! And you're forcing her to be with you! She doesn't love you and she never will!" Lila shouted and Nathaniel felt tears sting his eyes.

"He's gotten into your head," Nathaniel said shakily. "I can't believe you just said that to me, Lila. You're supposed to be my friend."

"Nath-"

"No, Lila," He started, running his hand over his face, "don't say anything else. Call me back when you turn back to normal."

He then hung up, not wanting to hear anything else that vixen had to say.

His grip loosened on his phone as he put it beside him.

He then dropped his head into his hands.

"She loves me, not him. She wants to be with me, not him. I love her, she loves me. She's mine, not his..."

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Adrien's eyes ran over the room and he sighed, plopping down on the bed.

His phone rang then he answered and he pressed it to his ear.

"He pulled up at a small mansion, your highness," The voice of one of his guards came through the speaker.

"How does the area look?" Adrien asked, sitting up, now fully awake.

"The area looks deserted, sir. It's also near a private beach."

Adrien rested his elbows on his knees and gripped the phone harder. "Where is Nathaniel?"

"He went inside. He looked angry," The guard answered. "I have been listening for the past twenty minutes and I have yet to hear anything."

"Can you get closer to see what's going on?" Adrien asked, sitting up straight and pulling his shirt over his head. The heat in this country was unbelievable.

"I'll try, sir," The man replied. The sound of gravel met Adrien's ears. Suddenly something cracked and shouts were heard. "Something's going on inside."

Adrien was now more intrigued. "What does it sound like?"

"It definitely sounds like Nathaniel, but there was another voice; female perhaps. He sounds upset. He sounds pissed while the girl sounds scared."

The Prince rubbed his temple. "Can you make out what they're saying?"

The guard was silent for a while, but answered, "I'll try."