The Missing Princess

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Chapter 48: A Year of Beginnings 

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~(Y/N)~

A new year had come to Iudune. Rolling in my soft warm bed, I expected Levi to be right beside me. Patting his side of the bed softly I found it empty. Lifting my head up, I open my eyes finding he was missing. Did he have trouble sleeping again. Maybe he's hard at work with the finishing touches for the ball.

Sitting up in the bed I run my fingers through my messy hair. Climbing out of bed I made my way to the bathroom to shower. I quickly washed myself before changing into more appropriate clothing.

Walking out into his office I find it vacant. Walking over to his desk I sit myself down, I decided I'd help him with his load of paperwork to prevent future frustrations. Taking his pen into my hand I started sifting through the papers.

Looking up I find two photos framed on him and I. Smiling at the pictures I then look down and begin to write, only the pen didn't work. No matter how hard I tried. Scribbling on a blank sheet, there was still no ink.

Now, looking through his drawers I searched for a new pen. Turning to the left I open the top drawer, there I found the pens sitting neatly. Grabbing a pen I turn back forward meeting an intense stare. It was Levi, I hadn't heard him come in. "G-good morning." I stutter.

"What are you doing?" he asks.

Looking down at the papers I look back up at him. "Paperwork." I answer.

"Why?" he then asks.

"So, you don't have to worry about it later." I answer, leaning forward his intense stare dropped as he shook his head.

"You can help me by coming with me." he says, grabbing my hand he lifted me from the seat. Tugging me out of his office he pulled me down the hall.

"Levi, we need to be as free as possible, so by doing your paperwork we have more time to discuss this plan and get ready to go to the meeting." I inform.

"I'll get it done, don't worry." he says.

"But Levi, the meeting is about five days from now! It needs to be done by then." I say.

"It'll be done, now stop worrying." he says coldly.

Walking down the stairs into the grand foyer were decorations being set, and ribbons hanging from the ceiling. I watched as maid's and guards helped prepare for tonight's traditional ball.

Before Levi and I officially met I admit I had attended a few of his 'New Year's' balls, they were quite nice, filled with dancing, lovely music and oh-so beautiful decorations. "You can help pick out the musical arrangement, just nothing involving Christmas." Levi informs before releasing me.

I stood before a few men who held their instruments. Holding their music sheets I turn to Levi watching him begin to walk away. "Where are you going?" I ask.

Turning back towards me he stepped closer, instead of answering he folded his hands behind him and leaned forward pecking me on the lips softly. "I must go rehearse my speech, it's a surprise." he says, a slight smirk tugged at his lips as if he had something devious planned for tonight.

Flashing a playful smirk I watched him walk away quickly. Turning back to the musicians I looked at their music deciding which to play for tonight. Maybe something slow for Levi and I to dance to.

~Levi~

I stood in the library with Kenny watching as I slowly paced the floor, memorizing my speech for tonight. It was to talk about this year's events such as my coronation...And my marriage although I hadn't proposed yet I wanted to finally make my relationship open with the public. My people would surely take (Y/N) as their queen and love her as much as I did.