In love with the Princess

chapter 43

Ryder's POV

"Damn it Lil!" I shouted as I saw her. I ran and picked her frail body up of the floor.

I decided against taking her to the hospital for fear of a drug test.

I laid her on the unmade bed. "Stay with me." I whispered. I swept the hair away from her face. I kissed her forehead gently.

I felt for a pulse. It was there and pretty strong. She is most likely just passed out.

"You better not leave me Lil." I said. "We still have to have little Lilliann's running around and we have to travel around the world together. But you sure as hell can't leave me." I sighed and kissed her.

"Let's go home." I picked her up again. Her body was limp in my arms. I sighed. "Damn it Lil." I whisper.

I grabbed a spare blanket and threw it over her. It was cold outside. I walked down and out to a car.

I told the driver to take us home and he did. When we arrived at the house I thanked him and handed him ten dollars for tip.

I carried Lilliann and struggled to get my keys out of my pocket. "Ugh Damnit." I mumbled. A hand reached into my back pocket and held the keys in front of me.

Lilly was awake. I chuckled a bit as I opened the door. I set the keys on the counter and walked around locking all the doors.

Lilliann began to move in my arms. "I'm uncomfortable." She moved so she had her legs wrapped around me and her head in the crook of my neck. "Mmm better." She mumbled.

I chuckled and snuggled my head into the crook of her neck. She was ok. We would be ok. "I'm so sorry" she mumbled. "Shhh." I whispered. "Tomorrow baby tomorrow." She nodded.

I grabbed a glass of water and walked upstairs. I laid her frail body on the bed as she dove into the soft sheets.

"Where you going?" She croaked out as I was walking to the bathroom. "Just to change don't worry I'll be back." Is smiled at her.

She nodded hesitantly and closed her eyes again. "Please hurry." I heard her whisper. "I will love." I smiled as I walked to change.

After I changed I opened up the medicine cabinet. I took out everything and hid it in my safe. The safe contained alot of money incase of something happening.

I looked out the door at the sleeping girl and tried to piece together how such a beautiful girl could end up like this. I shook the thoughts from my head and walked back to her.

I crawled in the bed. She immedietly wrapped her arms around me tightly. I wrapped mine right back around her. She snuggled into my chest and I held her tightly.

I leaned into her warmth and never wanted to let go. I knew I would do anything for her and I'm probably being to forgiving but it'll cost her.

I have a plan and I don't think she'll like it but I need her to do it for me. Tomorrow is the wedding shower and I can only hope it goes as planned.

Time skip~ morning.

Third Person POV

Ryder's breath fanned on Lilliann's neck causing shivers to go down her spine. She wrapped her arms around him tighter.

Last nights events were a blur to her but she remembers all the bad things. "Good morning princess." Ryder says with his morning voice.

"No keep sleeping Ry. You were up late." Ryder sighed and gave her a hug. "Thank god. You know I'm not a morning person." He said grinning.

Lilliann giggled. She leaned up and kissed the tip of his nose. She didn't want to overstep her boundaries by kissing him again. But she didn't have to.

Ryder pulled her back in as she pulled away and placed his lips on hers. Lilliann started to melt at his touch.

Ryder smiled into the kiss and pulled away. A blush creeped up Lilliann's neck. Ryder laid staring at the girl he loved.

Lilliann cleared her throat. "I'm going to go make breakfast. Any requests?" She asked. "I don't care as long as you don't burn it." Ryder said grinning.

Lilliann pretended to give a salute as she stood up. "Aye aye captain." She giggled. Ryder smiled because she was smiling.

Lilliann turned around but something hit her on her butt. She turned around and Ryder was grinning wildly. Lilliann raised an eyebrow at the boy. "What?" He whined. "A guy can't have fun?" He pouted. 

Lilly smiled at him and just walked away.

Lilliann hummed as she cracked an egg into the bowl. She was making avacado toast with scrambled eggs. It was one of her and Ryder's favorite breakfasts.

Lilliann went to the coffee pot and made sure it was done. She grabbed a cup and poured some in. She added french vanilla creamer and caramel syrup. Just the way Ryder liked.

She set it down next to his plate. As she beated the eggs in the bowl she didn't hear Ryder come downstairs.

He snuck up on her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Lilliann giggled as she felt his touch. She began swaying back and forth. "Smells delicious darling." He whispered sending chills down her spine.

"Thank you." Ryder smiled behind her. "Go sit it's almost done." Lilliann urged. Ryder chuckled and sat down.

Lilliann placed the finished food neatly on the plate and brought it to Ryder. Ryder smiled as she set it down.

Lilliann sat down next to him. They sat in silence for a moment until she spoke.

"Ryder.." she whispered. Ryder looked up and saw her face was now serious. He dropped his fork.

"What's wrong beautiful?", he asked. "I don't deserve you." She whispered. "Lil I wouldn't be here without you." He said quietly.

"I shouldn't have done it Ry. I broke your trust. I understand if you want to leave me-" he stopped her. "Who said anything about leaving?" He asked.

"I just figured." Lilliann mumbled. Ryder chuckled. "I'm not leaving you Lil. I was upset but I forgive you. I just want you to trust me from now on. Speaking of I had an idea and I really would like you to try it."

Lilliann nodded. "Of course anything for you." She said hopefull. "I want you to see a therapist." Ryder looked at her. Lilliann nodded. "I agree." She said quietly.

Ryder let out a breath of air he didn't realize he was holding in. He stood up and pulled her up with him. He hugged her tightly. "Thank you Lil." He whispered. She nodded into his shoulder.

They sat back down and started to eat again. They talked about the wedding shower and the therapist. Lilliann even suggested a few couple therapy sessions which Ryder liked the idea of.

Archer came jumping in the dining room after waking up. They all hung out together playing, watching a movie, cuddling. Until it was time for the shower.

They left with Archer. In the car Lilliann had forgotten something and regretted having to tell Ryder.

"Hey Ry." Lilliann said hesitantly. "Hmm" he looked over at her smiling. She gulped.

"I forgot to tell you something." Ryder's expression changed. "What's wrong Lil?" He asked soothingly.

"I- umm-" spit it out. She told herself.

"I invited your mom."
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