Royal Misfits

Chapter Twenty Seven - Opened Gates

Darkness filled the vast room before them, it seemed as if the windows had been shut from the exterior of the palace. The lights were turned off and the only sound that filled the room was the quiet sobs of the women. As Lia and Liz made their way further in, with Tate closely behind, the sound of their father trying to calm everyone down filled the room. Tate's immediate search for the light switch ended quickly as the room was filled with light again.

The scene before them sent chills down Lia's spine. The women were in holding cells on the left and the men on the right, even their parents were separated respectively. Relief rushed over both the princesses as they moved quickly to let everyone out. Lia didn't not let her mind wonder to the reasons behind the way everyone was separated. She would not let her mind answer the question that screamed within her, "What was he going to do with all he women?". Although it was not a hard answer to find, Lia pushed all reasoning out of her mind as she moved towards the right cell first, letting out their father and the palace guards as Liz released their mother and female guards and staff.

Once they made sure that everyone was okay, the family embraced each other. King James and Queen Maria held eye contact as they held their daughters tightly, the silent communication went unseen by everyone in the room. They were glad that their daughters were safe and whole.

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Amelia's POV

Liz and I held onto our parents a little longer before we broke apart from our emotional embrace. Our father placed a kiss on Liz's forehead and then mine before turning around to Tate. He grabbed Tate by his dishevelled shirt and yanked him towards him, "Why did you and Ethan do this to my daughters?".

Lia looked to Liz, waiting for her to help Tate in some way because they knew that he had no hand in this. He chose to help them instead of giving away their various locations throughout the night. Liz tried to speak up but the words would not leave her mouth. It was evident that she still felt something for Tate but her body would not allow her to move or speak. She chose to remain still, she did not even spare a glance in Tate's direction, perhaps it was her heart that prevented her from looking at him, that she knew if she did then she would breakdown in front of everyone.

I approached my father and Tate, placing a hand on my father's, "Stop. He helped us reach the dungeon. He helped Liz get into the castle and get to me. He protected Liz despite his loyalty to Ethan. Father, Ethan and Weston are behind this. Ethan confessed everything to me and he's soldiers have taken over the palace".

Father released his hold on Tate, lost for words by Weston's deceit, he looked at Liz and she nodded in confirmation. I felt the uneasiness begin to grow in the room, " We need more assistance to take back our home. Send for help while the palace guards capture Ethan's soldiers.". The question was written on everyone's faces, they were unsure how this would play out and if Ethan would get away. I heard their whispers to each other, they were scared but losing hope would not help us get out of this situation, "Father, you should know that Ethan and Weston are dead. Their soldiers know it as well. They have no choice but to comply with us."

As Lia explained this to her father, everyone settled down a bit. They all could see the victory ahead, however, they needed to act first before something else happens.

King's POV

James took in all the information silently, he acknowledged what has happened but he couldn't find the strength to believe all of it. Weston had been someone important to him and the kingdom, he was his most trusted advisor and friend. As a King, he needed to place his feelings aside and find the best solution for the situation at hand. As a father, he needed to ensure that his family would remain safe and out of harms way.