Royally Interested

Chapter 22

"Well ?" He urged again -as I recalled what has just happened- making me remove my hand from his hold.

"You're exhausted. You don't mean any of this."

"Sleep has nothing to do with the fact that I love you and I want to love you for as long as I live. Don't let fear cloud what I know you're feeling too." He said , his eyes bouncing between mine with anticipation as I couldn't help but feel like whatever I said next was going to change everything. Either for better or worse.

"Say something, please. " he pleaded while I knew if I looked into his eyes any longer it would break me completely. "I know you feel it too. Don't deny it any longer."

"I... uh... "

"Just say it , I know it seems scary but I promise you nothing can be worse than this. " he urged as I took a deep breath knowing that my next words were going to be most important. 

"I love you too..." I admitted shamefully as it felt like a weight has been lifted from my chest that I've been keeping in for the past 7 months. "You know I like you too. You know how much you mean to me... that's why it hurt me the most when you left me like you did."

"And I've regretted it ever since . But I'm here now , I've seen the error of my ways and I'm trying to make things right between us before it's too late." He said passionate, taking my hands between his as I couldn't help but see the fire and life come back into his eyes.

"I know you are , but... I don't see that this changes anything. After tonight you'll go back to ruling and throwing your fancy ball's.  And I'll... go back to washing dishes and weighing tables to make ends meet. But I know you mean well and I know you're being sincere but... we're from two different worlds Rysand. " I admitted, getting up and collecting my things.

"You didn't give me an answer," he said barely above a whisper ,as I turned around seeing him rise to his feet.

"I ... don't -"

"It's just a yes or a no ." He said walking closer to me as my gaze fell to my feet. I couldn't bare to look at him... "say it and I'll never bother you again." He urged making me look up at him. And when I did I knew what needed to be done. No matter how selfish it might seem.

"Of course I'd marry you. I love you. But -"

The next thing I knew his lips were pressed flush up against mine . At first I was surprised by the act but when he started kissing me I couldn't help but join in. Our lips moved together like they were made for eachother, our tongues dancing in perfect harmony as every breath and every movement felt like a little piece of heaven. He was an amazing kisser there was no doubt about it , and when we pulled back I couldn't help but want his touch back on mine.

"There's no more 'but' or 'and' . I love you and you love me. We're going to make this work, that much I can promise you. " he said pulling me into a warm hug as I felt like I could stay in his arms forever if I had to. There was no doubt in my mind , that I still deeply cared about him and maybe , just maybe it would be worth all of the hurt and inner turmoil I experienced to get here, to this point.

When he finally let me out of his hold I couldn't contain the small smile -I was trying really hard to fight against - taking place . "So... what happens now ?" I asked sheepish, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear nervously.

"Well ," he said taking my hand in his "you will start by moving back into the castle . I can't have my fiance living away from me , the people would talk. " he joked trying to light the mood as I couldn't help but feel more at home now than I did 9 months ago.

"Alright. What else ?" I urged playing along , as I started to see the amusement in his eyes as pulled me back into his arms.

"We could...start by properly introducing our son to his gorgeous, capable, incredibly smart and not to mention loving, mother ?"

I lift my head as I couldn't help the stray tear that slid down my cheek unto his light blue dress shirt.

"Hey , what's wrong ? I didn't mean to -"

"No , it's not you. It's just I... really like the way that sounds. " I admitted with a smile -wiping the tears from my eyes - as he placed both of his hands at either side of my face.

"You're his mother Avalon. And you always have been , don't let my foolishness and idiotic behaviour take that away from you. You're a great mother already. "

"How can you tell ?" I said through a scoff in disbelief.

"I've seen it these past 9 months. And I saw it tonight. You wouldn't be here if you hadn't cared deeply about his well being. You were willing to put aside our differences so that he would be okay. You... you're an amazing mother. And I know you're capable of so much more." He answered as I pulled him into a hug this time.

At the beginning of this night, I thought I would be leaving his castle with a million unanswered questions and a strong sense of disdain towards him. Yet , now it turned out that I had even more questions to ask and even more fondness towards him than I previously anticipated.

This certainly wasn't the way I thought tonight would've turned out , but maybe... change wasn't such a bad thing after all .

That's it my loves! Thank you so much for reading. Rememberto leave your thoughts in the comment section below. Until next time keep howling my wolves ❤🐺