Chapter 21

Alexandra's POV

"So Maria when is your wedding?" I asked excitedly.

"In 2 weeks." She squealed.

"Omg! So soon!"

"Yeah!!"

"I'm so exited. Is it an arranged marriage or love?"

"Both. Since we were born our families wanted us to be together and as we grew up we loved each other."

"Aw that's so romantic." I smiled.

"Yes. Alexandra I can see the love between you and Brandon."

"What? Oh no we don't call it love." I laughed nervously.

"Then why every 2 minutes you both look at each other?"

"He does?" I asked excitedly. She laughed and nodded.

"Alexa!"

"Yes?"

"Can I speek with you for a moment?" He said with a cold voice.

"I'll see you around Maria. It was nice meeting you and Andrew." I hugged her and I went to Brandon.

"Alexa we'll be organizing the wedding. It will be in two weeks. I want you to stay with me the whole time. We never know when the attackers will be back since they didn't get to you. I'm still waiting for an explanation about what happened and what they want from you Alexa." He said with a scowl. Well I'm used to it by now and to his cold voice.

"I don't want to talk about it Brandon please stop asking me. They won't come back. I assure you of it." I told him.

"How are you so sure about that? Are you in contact with them? Is this it?"

"No!God no! I don't contact them it's just that I know what they want and why they came and I'm gonna give it to them when the time will come to that. You don't have to worry. Emerland has nothing to do with this. They won't attack this kingdom they are only targeting me an-"

"Only targeting you? Alexa do you know what you're saying?!! No one will dare touch you Alexa!" He was super angry and I knew it. But my heart skipped a beat at his words. Maybe he does care for me. But that's wrong I won't fall for him. He still loves Elena.

"Brandon it's oka-"

"No it's not princess!" He screamed. My heart stopped. He seamed to froze for a minute at what he said. We were both shocked. "I don't care what the matter is you will stay next to me in the wedding understood?" I nodded and he left.

I was shook. I don't know what to think. Does he like me? Do I like him ? Why was he acting like he cared about me? I do feel something for him. Maybe he doesn't like me he just wants me safe because I was the daughter of his parents best friends. Maybe that's the reason. Of course he has no feelings for me and I should feel nothing for him.

"My Lady." I turned to see Conor.

"Yes Conor?"

"Sir Robert wants to see you." Robert? Who's Rob- oh Robert Rosely. What does he want now. "He's waiting in the gardens." I nodded and thanked him.

"Alex!"

"Robert! Hey." He took my hand and kissed it.

"How have you been?" He asked.

"Fine and you?"

"Good. I missed you sweet pea." I blushed.

"What are you doing here?" I rolled my eyes. Why does he appear every time Robert or Johnny are here??

"Hello your highness." Robert replies politely.

"I asked you a question." He snarled.

"I'm here to check up on Alex and to talk to her in a matter. I'm sorry to disturb you." He looked at me. "I'll see you some time later Alex." He bowed and left.

"Brandon you don't have to be rude to my visitors." I glared at him.

"Why are your visitors always have to be guys? I never saw a girl friend of yours here. It's always either Rosely or that son of a bitch Johnny."

"Brandon you know that Johnny is my future husband so please show him some respect in front of me."

"Husband? Alexa I'm your fiance. I'm your future husband."

"Brandon I'm your fiance until you get crowned as the king."

"Stop it I'm not letting you go." It was the second time this day that we are both shocked about what he said.

"I have too." I said.

"No Alexa you don't. I can protect you. I can make you a queen." His voice softened when he said the word protect.

"You can't." My voice broke. He looked tense.

"Try me. I already did once. I'll do it over and over again."

"No Brandon you could've died!" I yelled.

"And I'm okay with that!" He yelled back. The guards were looking at us with tense and serious expressions.

"I'm sorry Brandon but no." With that I ran to back inside and up to my room. I'm so sorry.

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"Alex! Open the door." I opened my eyes and was blinded by the sun. I opened the door to see my mom. I stepped aside and she entered.

"What's wrong mom?" I yawned.

"Honey you've been sleeping for 2 hours. Are you okay baby?"

"Yes I'm fine. I'm just tired of all the events occurring." I sighed.

"You're really stressed these past weeks. I'm afraid you'll get sick. Your dad is worried about you honey." I hugged me.

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be. We'll get through this together. Okay?" She looked at my glossy eyes.

"Okay." She wiped a tear that fell on my face.

"Come on Maria wants to see you."

"Okay I'll freshen up and go to her." She kissed my cheek and with a final look she closed the door behind her.

I got up and washed my face. I brushed my teeth and wore my shoes. I left my room and Conor nodded at me acknowledging my presence. Conor has became a part of my life now and I'm used to his presence by now. I'm grateful for him sticking by my side. I felt safe all the time.

"It's okay Conor go rest I'll be with Maria at the royal sitting room." He smiled a grateful smile and headed in the opposite way. I walked past Brandon's office and heard him talk- yelling at someone.

"I don't understand why she wants to leave Andrew!"

"Calm down Brandon."

"Calm down? She wants to marry that fucker Johnny. He can't protect her! I CAN."

"Alex!" Maria was heading my way.

As much as I wanted to hear more I walked to her and together we went down the stairs. Why doesn't he want me to leave?

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It has been a while and I'm sorry but I have exams and I'm busy but I tried to write this chapter.

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