Epilogue

Currently a repeated song. So I thought, why not?

Edward (POV)

I made my way back inside as I informed the crowd of new things that would be changing:

1.) People were not forced to bow to me in greeting. (I understood it was a sign of respect, but really. I'm just a normal person.)

2.) There was to be no fighting allowed. I understood if someone got into a brawl but if it were to happen, then there would be punishments to their actions. (Father always enjoyed a good fight so this was something new.)

3.) Absolutely no downgrading one another. If one person came to me and told me about it, then there would be major actions to their consequences.

4.) Accepting everyone. (This is where I explained that I was gay. A few people were shocked and I understood that. I told them that I would elaborate on this more as I found out more answers to it.)

Of course, I had more rules, but those were the major ones. I also did them quickly so I could get back to Jacan as soon as possible.

I made my way back inside and gave my crown off to a guard with instructions to put it away. I was retiring for the night and would start my work in the morning. They nodded, understanding and bowed to me.

"Excuse me, King Edward?" I smiled at a guard whose timid voice spoke up among us.

"There's no need for formalities, I'm just Edward if you please." He smiled politely and nodded.

"I understand, sir. I just wanted to thank you for what you are doing to help everyone here." He spoke and I felt my brows furrowed.

"There's no need to thank me for something that should've happened a long time ago." I told him, "and I am honored to have this position. It should be you guys and everyone else that I should be thanking." He appeared confused at my statement and I smiled at him. "For the lack of a better way to thank you guys, you're welcome. It is an honor to be able to have you guys as a guard force." He beamed at my statement and I smiled once more before sending them off. Once I knew they were out of sight, I quickly made my way back to Jacan's room. I didn't even have to open the door to see Jacan beaming happily outside of it.

"That was amazing!" He breathed, rushing up and gripping me around the neck. I felt my breath leave out in a whoosh as I noticed his compliment. I smiled widely as I gripped him tightly around the waist in a fierce hug.

"Thank you," I breathed into his neck and inhaled deeply. I felt him shudder as we held each other for a long time in silence.

The time outside seemed to freeze as I slowly pulled away from him. I rested my forehead against his and just stood there taking in his sight. It was completely different watching him now than it was before. I could see the changes of old age gripping onto his features. His cheek bones were more pronounced, his lips slightly puffier, and his eyes finally seemed to fit his head; as odd as that may sound. His eyes were a beautiful shade of dark blue right now that seemed to sparkle just enough with purple. I was always amazed by his eyes. They were always a different color and seemed to pull me in every time I looked at them.

"So," Jacan started a little breathlessly as our lips brushed when he spoke, "does that mean that I call you King Edward?" He asked, with a teasing tone. I felt myself breath out a laugh and shook my head; grinning down at him.

"I think King Teddy would suffice." He barely got time to laugh before my lips crashed down on his in a loving and passionate way. I felt his breath hitch as I gripped his waist fiercely and pulled him to me. He moaned as my thumb found a way beneath his t-shirt. I felt myself tighten in my pants as he groaned out when my hand slid up his shirt. We broke away so I could pull his shirt over his head. I stood back admiring him and he blushed brightly. I grinned at him and yanked him to me. "Beautiful," I whispered. He moaned lightly and shut his eyes. My lips went to find his again, but he bit his bottom one and shook his head.

"Take it off," he gestured, his eyes popping open to reveal a much more heater gaze that shook me to the core. I nodded and stepped back, taking off my shirt in the process. I wasn't usually shy when I took my shirt off around people, but Jacan made me want to feel perfect. He scrutinized me in a seductive way that only caused my face to heat up. He nodded in approve and wrapped his arms around my neck to start again. I gripped him to me as our kiss turned more heated and intense.

Our make-out session continued on until I couldn't take it anymore and grounded myself against him. He gasped at first, but moaned as I repeated the process a bit more slowly. Our hips moved together in a slow passion that caused both of our breaths to come out more ragged. He took a step back towards the bed and I lifted my head, disconnecting the kiss and making him do a whine that caused me to shiver.

"Are you sure?" I asked, nodding towards the bed. He nodded, his eye-lids hooded to hide his heated gaze.

"Positive," he murmured. I felt myself shaken as I wondered over to the bed with him. That night, we both realized just how wonderful being in love was.

As I laid there, in there aftermath of it all, watching the rise and fall of his chest as he slept; I couldn't help but realize just how lucky I was to be able to have someone like him. To have someone who would go through this process and to stay by my side the entire way. To have someone so strong and powerful and ready to face the world beside me. I was so lucky to find someone so incredibly divine, stunningly beautiful, amazingly talented, and other words that won't be enough to justify my love for Jacan.

"I love you." I whispered softly into the air, listening to it echo as I drifted away into my dream land. Though, not before I heard those three little words that would make my heart pound as soon as I woke.

***

"It's been three weeks since I have officially been your king and I am happy to announce that we will be running the Infinitum Fair Grounds once more!" Cheers rose up as I gestured to Jacan and he smiled, cutting the red ribbon that wrapped around the fence to the opening of the grounds. Once the red ribbon touched the ground, people rushed inside to discover a new adventure. I smiled as I watched them and couldn't help but feel proud of the accomplishments that have happened these past few weeks. Crime has almost initially dropped, our wealth was in good shape, (in great shape actually), no one has wanted to go to war with us, (mostly because I patched up the relationships my father destroyed), and everyone seemed generally more happy. I couldn't have asked for a better kingdom to rule.

My gaze turned to the left as I heard laughter boom from that direction. My gaze caught sight of dark blond hair glinting in the fading sunlight. Blue/purple eyes were alight with laughter as he watched all of the small children run around the fair. He was wearing one of my t-shirts that I had in my closet. A closet that he was cleaning to put his things in.

The morning after we first made love, he proclaimed that he wanted to live with me. Of course, I agreed. I mean, why would I deny waking up to his beautiful face every morning? His parents weren't on board immediately. They still weren't even though they told him numerous of times that they loved him. They told him he was too young, that they didn't know me, and many more things that had him crying to me later that night. He hadn't wanted to see his parents afterwards and we have been living together ever since. These past few weeks have been pretty rough on him, and I honestly just wanted him to have a good time today.

"You wanna go?" I asked stepping over to him and wrapping my arms around his waist. His head snapped up to look at me as he wrapped his arms around my neck; almost in reflex.

"Could I?" He asked, his tone hopeful. I nodded and leaned in to kiss the tip of his nose sweetly.

"Of course. I think someone will want to meet you by the merry-go-round anyway." He looked confused, but smiled and nodded. "Go ahead. I'll come find you in a few minutes." He beamed and gave me a quick kiss before scampering off towards the place where he'd find his little sister. Jacan had mentioned that he missed her since his parents were fighting with him. I wanted to give this night to him. I didn't have anything that was stopping me from chasing after Jacan except the fact that I wanted him to be with his sister for a few minutes. I thought they might want to see each other alone since it had been so long. I finally decided I waited long enough after a few minutes so I started my way towards there, but I heard a shout from behind me and froze.

I turned around and my eyes widened as I saw a group of maybe forty to fifty people push their way towards me. They all came in various ages and genders; all looking exhausted to the bone. At the head of the group seemed to be a man of high prestige as he held up his head and made his way towards me. He had black hair shaved close to his head and a strong build, as if he trained daily. His warm brown skin contrasted with his white t-shirt and blue jeans. His brown eyes strayed everywhere they went and he seemed to have a bit of shame in his gaze, as if he couldn't believe this was happening. My guards that weren't guarding the fairgrounds raised their swords, but I waved them off and made my way towards the group.

"What is the problem?" I asked, strolling towards them with my hands in my pockets. Don't give them a reason to be tense, and you shouldn't have to be. Though, I did keep my guard up.

"We wish to speak to the king," I heard the man up front say. I rose and eyebrow and shifted my weight to my left foot.

"You're speaking to him." I said. His eye brows rose in surprise but before either of us had a chance to speak, someone from their side started their way towards the front.

"Edward!" The man called. I instantly knew that voice and my guard dropped in surprise.

"Alexios?" I spoke confused. He just left a few weeks ago, he was back already? What was going on? Alexios shoved his way through and he smiled. I smiled back as he rushed to me and we both hugged tightly. "What's going on?" I asked as we pulled away and I quickly glanced to the group. Alexios sighed and looked towards the fair, where we saw people gathering to watch this. "Why don't we talk somewhere else?" I suggested. The person, who must be their ruler, nodded as well as Alexios. I turned to the guards; "take these people to the empty apartment building across town. See to it that every person has a room and send a few cooks to make them some hot meals. Once done, assign Josh and his officers to watch over the place until further notice." The guards nodded and saluted me, one single guard staying behind to watch me as the rest commanded everyone to leave but Alexios, the man, and me. To my command, a few guards stayed on the grounds to ensure curfew. Alexios promised to meet us in the meeting room as he went with the big crowd.

I then turned back to my own people. I barely looked at Jacan who stood with Jessy as I spoke to the crowd, "please, continue until curfew. I will be back with news as soon as I can. Thank you." I murmur rose above, but I turned to look at Jacan.

"I'm coming." He said before I could even speak. I sighed and rubbed my forehead before nodding.

"Find you parents and meet us in the meeting room." I told him. He nodded before setting off.

***

"I apologize for the sudden intrusion, but we didn't really have a way of contacting beforehand." The strange man spoke as we entered the meeting room. I shut the doors after me, leaving a single guard to stand present with the both of us.

"It's quite alright. I guess we need to introduce ourselves." I commanded as I made my way to him. I held out my right hand. "I am King Edward of the Kingdom Infinitum." I told him. He cleared his throat and straighten, taking my hand in his.

"I am King Jurak of the Kingdom Elevation." He had a sight accent which I couldn't quite pin. I rose a brow and opened my mouth to ask about it when the doors to the room opened. I turned to see Jacan make his way inside with Alexios and a women trailing after. This women was obviously pregnant from the view of her round stomach. She was beautiful with platinum hair in a bun and crystal blue eyes. She had freckles against her cheek bones and a tired look on her face.

"You have too many stairs." She complained breathlessly, leaning against Alexios who looked at her lovingly. This must be Jen, his wife.

"We have an elevator." I told her. Her eyes widened before she turned to his Alexios on the arm.

"You didn't tell me!?" He frowned at her then me. She hit him again and he held his hands up in surrender.

"I didn't know!" he complained and I rolled my eyes.

"You must be Jen." I spoke. Jen's head popped up and she turned to me with a big grin.

"I am! I'm glad you know about me! It's so nice to meet you and –well I would hug you but you don't seem to be in the mood." I shrugged and turned to Jacan, who looked a little awkward.

"I'm Edward, the king here and this is my boyfriend, Jacan." Alexios seemed to choke on his spit as he sputtered, but I ignored him as Jacan leaned into me and I turned to look at Jurak. "Now, please tell me why you happen to show up unannounced." Jurak sighed and rubbed at his jaw.

"I have lived in my kingdom for over thirty years. My father lived there and so did my grandfather. Not once, have we ever been attacked this badly before." He said. My brows furrowed as Alexios sighed, looking downcast.

"It came completely unannounced. We have no idea what was going on or why it was happening either. It killed over twenty of our people." He added grimly.

"What attacked you guys?" I asked. Jurak cleared his throat.

"Not what –who." Jurak corrected before moving to lean heavily against the table. "Kingdom Ericliff is back." He added drearily.

END OF BOOK 1 (2653)

It's the end! GAH! I know, I know. It was rushed and such but I have never finished a book before so I tried to get this in there quickly. I promise I will edit this story as soon as I can. Though I just want to thank every single person who has been on this journey with me, it has been such an honor. I love how everyone loved this story and I love you all so freakin' much. I just can't believe this is over!

Alright, onto the more important news. I will be posting the second book to this series as soon as I am done with this ending. It will be called, "Sword of Ericliff" with a picture of a sword on the cover. I will not post the first chapter quite yet, but I promise that it will be up soon. Please don't hesitate to add that story to your library, it is much appreciated!

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Update: I have decided to add some 'dirty' scene into a new book called 'The Prince's Extras'. It is up right now on my page so don't hesitate to check that out! It does contain mature content but it also has cute fluffy scenes. Enjoy!

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