Elegantly Trapped

Seven.

Scarlett's POV
I watch as the Italy's plane takes off with the prince of Italy "letting him go was the right decision Scarlett, we would not be able to handle a war" Father tells me, I resist the urge to roll my eyes but instead I brush past him and leave the balcony.

Father somehow convinced me to let Prince Kia go, it was like he was still ruling but through me.

Before I could even slam my quarters door shut a hand stops it and I sigh walking forward "Scarlett"I hear Cole say "what is the matter?" He asks.

"My poor father thinks I'm not capable to rule" I say turning to face him.

"And why on earth would you think that?"he questions closing the door behind him.

"Because he somehow convinced me to let the prince go"Cole nods.

"He means well"I stare at him. "I have to say nice things he's my boss"

"I am your boss"he stares at me and I shake my head "why can't he just let me rule"

"Scarlett listen, he wouldn't step down as king to let you be queen if he didn't think you were ready" He tells me. I shake my head and sit on my bed. I watch as he walks over to me and sits down beside me.

"Who's side are you on?" I joke looking up at him.

"I'm on your side obviously"he rolls his eyes tucking a piece of hair behind my ear, his finger trails down my jaw.

"Hmm I missed you last night" I hum.

"Oh yea?" He teases "and how you slept throughout the whole night is beyond me princess"he says and kisses my jaw. I hum.

"I know I'll sleep better tonight"I hum as his fingers trail on my exposed breasts due to the corset.

"Cole!" I hear from his walkie, Cole sighs and pulls it out.

"Ya?" I zone out. Suddenly the ground shakes and the door to my quarters open up.

"What the hell happened?" Cole demands.

"We have to get her undercover"

"What's going on?" I ask.

"Bombs your majesty"Smith says.

"Scarlett we have to go, now"Cole says and I nod. "Tight formation boys" Cole demands. I walk behind Jefferson and Cole, Kennedy and Smith behind me. We were walking down the marble steps when another bomb hit, seemingly closer to the palace. The five of us lose our balance.

"We gotta move"Kennedy says. Cole looks back at me and helps me up. His arm stays firmly on my back as we rush down to the threat room. Jefferson opens up the big metal door and we all usher in. The threat room was connected to the control room so many soldiers were coming in and out.

"Boys grab a gun"General yells. Lucy runs up to me and I hug her. The four move forward.

"What's going on?" Father asks.

"Italy's the one that's bombing us, we gave them their prince back this means they want more" General says. "My queen if you'd come with me please"I look at my family members before Lucy let's go of me and I follow the General.

"I'm going to need you to sign this"General says as he was handed a clipboard.

"Sign for what?" I question him.

"A train is coming tomorrow" I give him a questioning look "we have to go to war your majesty"

"General!" Someone yells.

"My queen"he says and I look at the wall of tv's playing the surveillance footage. I sign the documents with shaking hands.

"Alright! Let's move out!" General yells. I look around the room as everyone rushes out, I could not find Cole anywhere.