The King's Court

Chapter: 12

It was a week before the wedding. It was also the final fitting. At least five of the guys were sitting at the couch in their room. The seamstress brought my dress in, then her and Chris got me in it. "I love it." Chris said. "I think they will too." He added. I looked at myself in the mirror. I didn't look like what they said.

"Let's let the rest of the guys see it." Chris said. He opened the double closet doors and watched me walk towards the doors. I had the skirt picked up to move quicker. He led the way then had me stop in front of them. He fixed the skirt and found the veil putting it on me. "Considering you drew this then had it made looks just like the drawing." Henry said.

"It looks like it's supposed to." Maverick said. He got up and looked around me. Then bent down and fixed it in one place. He backed up to look at it. "That looks better." He said. "Cake is being done the day before the wedding." Henry said. "Decor is going up that day too." Chris said. It's going to be huge. The wedding will be held in the castle's personal chapel then reception in the ball room right next to it. It's not a large castle at all.

"Let's get you out of it and get it put up." Chris said. I followed him back to the closet. He was the only one to help me out of the dress. We hung the dress up hiding it so Alex wouldn't see it. It will be his biggest surprise. He is making sure everything else is perfect for the big day.

I needed a stress reliever. "I'm going to visit a friend." I said to Chris. "Want company?" He asked. "Maybe in a little bit." I answered as I threw some old jeans and a tee shirt on. I threw some shoes on before slipping out of the bedroom without answering any questions.

I went to the stables. First thing I heard was Jacques whinny. I went up to his stall and pet him. "Want him saddled?" The new stable hand asked. "Yes please." I said. A few minutes later I was riding Jacques through the forest behind the castle. He's my trusted horse.

We took a long lap around the pasture before heading up. Philip met me halfway. "Thought you might want some quiet company." He said. I smiled. His dapple horse walking along side the dark bay. It was a silent ride up to the stables. When we got there he dismounted first then made sure I didn't hurt myself getting down.

We led our horses into the stables. Adam and the new stable hand took them to be put up. Philip and I walked back to the castle and up to the room. It's been great with these guys. I imagine that it's going to turn different when I do marry Alex.

"What's on your mind Gen?" Philip asked. "I don't know if I can do this?" I told him. He stopped walking and turned me to face him with his hands on my shoulders. "There are ten guys backing you up the whole time. If you need something, tell us. We are here for you." He said.

"Besides Alex is busy tonight and you get the ten of us to reassure you that we are backing you one hundred percent. Even after the marriage." We started walking again. He held me against him. His arm around my shoulders. I leaned into him. Once back up to the room, he and I shared a shower. He made sure I was clean before letting me go.

Before I could grab my towel William had it and wrapped me in the oversized plushness. He kissed my forehead before picking me up bridal style. He set me up on the counter and held me to him. I sighed. He kissed my forehead again. "I overheard you were having second thoughts." He whispered. I nodded. "I had them too. Until the rest of the guys told me about theirs and made me realize that we all get them at some point." He said.

"Why don't we show you how much it means to us all having you here with us." He said. I gave a light smile. He picked me up setting me on my feet. He finished drying me off then wrapped the towel around me. He secured it before letting me go.

Instead of getting dressed right away, I went to visit Henry. I wrapped my arms around his waist as he stood over the stove. "Hey baby girl, how was your ride?" He asked without turning around. "Good. Philip met me halfway back." I replied. "Yeah?" I nodded into his back. "Tired?" He asked. I nodded again. "Lets eat something first then we can lay in bed." He said as he turned the stove off.

I moved to let him grab eleven plates before pushing a button. "Go throw on a shirt and undergarments before a few want you for dinner." He suggested before kissing my cheek. I complied and was not the last one to the dinner table. Josh was right behind Adrian who was second to last. Dinner was going good until Philip and William started talking about how I was having second thoughts. Maverick overheard and looked directly at me.

"Princess, would you please come with me?" Maverick asked. He stood up and had me go with him. Once out of view of the rest of the guys, he picked me up before nearly body slamming me onto the nearest bed. His body resting on top of mine without his weight crushing me. He wrapped his arms around me holding me close. "Please don't leave princess." He said.

Our foreheads touched as he held onto me. I wrapped my arms and legs around him before hugging him to me. "I don't want to leave. I'm scared of what will happen in the few days to come." I said. He kissed my temple. We're always going to be here for you princess. Please don't think about leaving us." Maverick said. "I'm not." I told him.