Geta's POV-
Y/N- "Did you ever think you'd fall for a slave of war?" she jokes
G- "Don't call yourself that.. you are so much more" it hurts me that she views herself as any less. I mean, I train in private but I haven't been in fights or wars to the extent she has.
We walk through the halls and up the vast amount of stairs.
Y/N- "How do you walk up here every day" she moans. I chuckle and scoop her up in my arms to carry her up
G- "You get used to it after a while" The steps to the palace are way worse. She looks at me with admiration and it's the most amazing feeling. Being one of the emperors you would think a lot of people respect me but no matter the choice I make, it always seems to be the wrong one. It's surprising how quickly admiration can turn to fear and spite
We reach the end of the corridor and enter into one of the rooms. I put her down onto a chair as gently as i could as I knew she would want to explore.
Y/N- "So this is your room?" I nod and watch as she walks around. I love the way she walks so confidently, like a proud lioness ready to mark her prey. She stops infront of the mirror and just looks at herself.. I walk over and join her
G- "You look beautiful"
Y/N- "I look like a gladiator" she sighs. I have to get her out of there. It will be hard without raising suspicion but it's worth it. She's worth it
Y/N- "Is this your bed?" she chuckles as she falls back onto it. I watch as she instantly gets comfortable
Y/N- "This is the softest bed I have ever lay on" she pats a spot on the bed trying to hint for me to join her
G- "Can I ask you a question?" She nods trying to stop herself from drifting asleep. I don't blame her, i bet she hasn't had a decent sleep in days.
G- "What is war like??"
Y/N- "Oh wow.."
G- "I'm sorry if that's a difficult question for you to answer"
Y/N- "To be truthful.. every time feels like a piece of your soul is taken from you. Not knowing whether or not your loved ones will live. But its also an honour- I would gladly die for my country and-"
I smile when I realise she had fallen asleep mid sentence but I'm hit with the reality of what she said. I take off my clothes and slide into bed next to her. I lay there for a while just admiring her beauty.. the gods have blessed her in every way possible. I gently move her head and place it onto my chest to substitute a pillow. I know it sounds stupid, but i want to be as close to her as possible. After one last kiss on the forehead I finally drift to sleep but this paradise doesn't last long and I'm quickly snapped back to reality..
?- "Emperor Geta??"
I instantly awaken to one of the praetorians stood at the side of my bed with Macrinus closely behind.
M- "Its of vital importance your highness. We need you to come immediately" He takes a look over at Y/N
M- "Sorry we didn't know you had company"
G- "I'll be there now" I groan and wait until they leave. I carefully get up, trying not to wake her in the process but fail miserably
Y/N- "Where are you going??" She says sleepily
G- "Urgent matter i have to attend to" I put a red robe on to cover up and hold it tightly
Y/N- "I'm coming with you" she sits up on the bed and looks at me
G- "You should go to bed and get some sleep"
Y/N- "No.. you don't have to do things alone anymore" Who am I to argue with her?
(WRITERS NOTE- I struggle a bit more writing chapters from his POV so I hope it's okay :).. Stay tuned for the next few chapters where the truth comes out. You may hate me for a decision I make but it will get better I promise ;))