How to Princess - Series

Chapter 22

Jasper took my hand and lead me out of the room. I giggled as he kissed the back of ny hand. Walking past the third door on the right, my heart began to ache for an unknown reason. The door creaked open and a smartly dressed Caelan stepped out and gave me a weak smile which I didn't return.

I gripped Jaspers arm and hissed as the headache came back. Worse than the last time. I grabbed his arm with my other hand and held myself up as it started to fade. I felt a hand on the small of my back and flinched. "Back off pirate" Jasper hissed and lead me away.

I looked up and saw that we were at the top of the grand staircase. "We better hurry. Everyone's waiting" Jasper whispered in my ear. I smiled and nodded. "Excited? Nervous?" He asked.

"Nexcited" I said laughing. Jasper's eyebrows furrowed and I rolled my eyes. "Both. Nervous and excited. Nexcited"

He shook his head and chuckled before taking my hand once more. We walked down the stairs and stood at the ballroom doors. I bit my lip and looked up at Jasper for reassurance. He grinned down at me and gave my hand a squeeze. "Love you" he said as he placed a hand on the door.

"Love you too" I said smiling. He pushed the door and it opened. I had a memory flash of the morning of the day before. Our wedding day. I was so afraid. Angry even. I have no idea why as the man beside me is the man of my dreams. I could have no one better.

I peered in and saw that the room was bursting. More people maybe than those that attended the wedding. The room fell silent and everyone turned to face us. I bit my lip and felt a small nudge from Jasper. "Don't bite your lip" he said scowling at me for only a second before facing forward and beginning down the aisle.

I released my lip and smiled. I straightened my back and looked forward. Adam stood at the front next to Belle and smiled softly at us. Belle stayed looking at the ground and seemed to be scowling. I frowned. Why isn't she happy? Maybe she doesn't want to give up the crown. I thought to myself as we reached them.

I smiled at Adam and he smiled back. He gestured to the two large thrones and I looked at Jasper before we both sat down in our thrones and I grinned. I looked out over the crowd and could pick out a few faces. Jordan, Tristan, Ethan and Lexi were still here. Summer and Ava sat with their parents and smiled at me. It seemed fake however.

I realised then that two faces were missing. Two faces that I wished would be here. One I had known for nearly my whole life. The other I had only known for a short while. Two faces I would never see again. I took a deep breath as I thought of Felix and Jake. I blinked back tears and felt a hand cover mine. I looked and saw Jasper smiling at me. All sadness was gone and Adam began speaking but I'd be lying if I said I paid attention.

All I caught was "Jasper. My son. I now crown you King. May you rule over this land so long as you live" and the golden crown was placed on his head. He grinned so wide and I giggled. He smiled at me and then it was my turn.

Belle finally looked up and stood beside me and held the tiara in shaky hands. "Willow Jones. Daughter of Killian Jones. I now crown you as Queen. May you and my son rule over this land as long as you both shall live" her voice cracked and she sounded like she really didn't want to be there.

The tiara touched my head and something felt wrong but I couldnt tell what. I smiled and squeezed Jaspers hand. Adam and Belle stepped back and Jasper and I stood. I looked out and picked out Caelan and my father standing together. Caelan stared at the floor - Seriously what is so interesting with the floor? - and my father watched me with a sad expression. I frowned and looked away.

Jasper linked his arm in mine and we walked to the middle of the room. Everyone surrounded us and paired up. "Jasper" I whispered laughing. "What is this?"