Chapter 17

Alexandra's POV

We were at my grandpa's office. Harry and I were seated in front of his desk waiting for him to speek. He seemed in deep thought and it made us uncomfortable. What could possibly be wrong?

"Alex."

"Yes grandpa?"

"How long do you think you can keep this secret." I became tense. This was a sensitive topic I don't want to talk about.

"Grandpa you know I hate talking about this." I mumbled.

"This is an important matter to talk about."

"You wanted us to come here just for this topic?!"

"Ale-"

"No grandpa. We're leaving now."

"Honey I'm sor-"

"Save it." I was heartbroken. He knew it was a sensitive topic and I didn't want to talk about it. And especially that it wasn't my fault for what happened.

"Grandpa we are leaving in an hour. We'll see you again." Harry knew well how I hated this topic. Thankfully he was here with me.

Harry held my hand and helped me walk. This topic made me weak. I looked at my brother and hugged him. I cried while he soothed me.

"It's okay Alex everything will be fine." He whispered.

"Let's leave Harry please."

"Yes I'll tell the guards to get ready."

"Thank you." I sniffled.

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"Hey Alex."

"Hey Johnny. Sorry I can't talk now I'm leaving.

"Wait Alex. I want to tell you something."

"Johnny we're leaving." Harry told him. We were waiting for the maids to finish packing our stuff when Johnny came.

"Fine. I'll see you later then." I nodded and he left. I was in no mood to chat with him.

"I still don't like him." Harry said.

"Harry. He's been my best friend since I was 5."

"I know but I don't know I have a bad feeling about him." Just as he said that the carriage arrived. Finally.

"Alex! Harry!" My grandpa came running.

"Goodbye."

I hugged him and he kissed my cheek. I won't hold grudges against him. I loved him no matter what. Harry bid my grandpa goodbye and we left.

"Harry thank you for being by my side."

"Alex! You're my sister I'll stick by your side forever. Even in the hardest times I'm here with you. Don't ever think I'll leave you for a second. That's why I came here with you. I felt that something was wrong since grandpa only requested you."

"I love you baby brother." I had tears in my eyes.

"I love you too sister."

"WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!"

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Brandon's POV

"Harry sent a letter this morning. They're coming back today." Regina said entering my office along with mom.

"Good." I said. "Aren't they supposed to be here then?"

"No in the letter was sent before they left by 3 hours."

"Okay." They left me alone with my papers.

I hate working. I hate when I'm alone in my office . I love it when I'm with my people and not when I'm in the office. It gets so boring in here. Elena used to sit with me when I work. But now she's gone. I feel the heartbreak again and again every time I remember her. But, surprisingly it's getting much easier now to think about her. The first time I saw Alexa after all these years I tried to see Elena in her. But then everything changed. I can't see Elena in her anymore.

"Your highness!" Lucas came barging. No one enters without knocking if it isn't urgent.

"Lady Alexandra's carriage has been attacked." I stood up abruptly and felt my heart beating fast.

"WHAT?" We ran outside. "GUARDS FOLLOW ME!" I gathered my most courageous men and headed to the road of Graceland.

I climbed on my hoarse and went as fast as it can. Who would attack a duke's daughter. It doesn't make sense. I was furious and I felt the blood pumping in my veins. No one and I mean NO ONE will touch a strand of her hair. I mean their hair. Yes her and Harry are the kids of a dear man and I wouldn't let anything hurt them.

After half an hour I was starting to see their carriage. The guards were fighting with the attackers but they outnumbered them.

"Attack! I want them all dead."

"Yes sir!" They shouted.

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Alexandra's POV

"Harry watch out!" I screamed as I saw one of the attackers aiming his sword at Harry. He dodged him thankfully.

They were outnumbering us. They were coming from all sides. There was at least 50 of them while we were 5. I don't know who they are nor what they want.

"My Lady please stay in the carriage and don't come out no matter what."

"Okay Conor. Please be careful."

I was shaking. What if something bad happens.  Suddenly we heard more horses pounding towards us. Oh no they are coming in waves. I looked behind to see that those were the royal guards along with Brandon? Thank god. Brandon stood next to Harry and Conor and they started killing the enemies. Half of them stayed fighting while the others flew away. Cowards. I hated this. I hated seeing dead bodies.

"Prince Brandon we want your fiance. Give her to us and we'll leave right now." Brandon looked at me puzzled.

"What do you want from her?!"

"She ki-" but Harry didn't let him finish his sentence, he killed him with an arrow. I knew well what they wanted.

The three of them turned towards me. Harry making sure I'm okay and Brandon obviously wanted answers he won't get anytime soon. I looked on the floor not being able to look at Brandon.

"Alexa!" My head shot up. I noticed someone behind the tree. It was a man. He aimed his arrow at me. Brandon looked behind him and saw him. He ran and jumped and the arrow pierced his chest.

"NO! BRANDON!" I ran to him. Conor killed the man. "No Brandon stay with me you'll be fine okay! It's all my fault!" I bursted out crying. This can't be happening.

The guards placed Brandon on a horse since it's faster than the carriage. I took a horse too and we went back to the caste.

What have I done!

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