Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 73- Visit (3)

(JEMAS P.O.V)

While Count Livens was in the waiting room talking to his guest. I remained standing in front of the door with the other guard.

About twenty minutes later, Count Livens and the man named Viscount James walked out of the waiting room. The man had on a light gray suit, he had a beard and short dark blue hair.

“Are you certain that they finished the job”, I heard Count Livens say as they exited the room.

“We'll know if she shows up to the conference tomorrow”, Viscount James said.

I stood there wondering what they were talking about.

They started to walk off and the other guard and I followed behind them. They walked until they made it to the front door.

“Have you gotten everything else in place? The coronation will be here before we know it.”, Viscount James said.

Count Livens nodded, “Yes, you can let Prince Marshall know we can proceed next week” Count Livens said.

Viscount James nodded and walked out of the door, telling Count Livens he didn't have to walk him out.

After the door closed, Count Livens became irritable once again.

“Bastard, I'll have to see if he's still trustworthy.”, Count Livens said.

Count Livens started to walk and glanced back at us.

“Useless guards” he said, “You don't have to follow me, I will return to my room for a short rest” he added and walked off.

After Count Livens walked up the stairs, I turned to the other clan member.

“Are we starting again tonight?”, he asked.

I shook my head, “Search his office, I'll check out the bedroom. He's returning to his room earlier than normal” I said.

(NATHAN'S P.O.V)

After visiting the other two taverns, we confirmed that Viscount James visited all three of the central region taverns. On the good side, no one took the request from the other two taverns because they respect Prince Moises. On the bad side, we don't know how many assassins took the request from the previous Ellis Tavern.

“Shall we head back to the Winter Dukedom, or continue to carry out the kidnapping of his family?”Valian asked.

I looked at the time and saw it was almost 4:00pm.

“Let's carry out the kidnapping, so it doesn't become too troublesome. If he has little kids, we'll just take his wife, if he has older kids we'll take them and leave the wife. He should feel a little despair.”, I said.

I heard Masiro snicker a bit and looked over at him.

“I'm sure my squad members did a number on Count Livens. We should use this to our advantage and frame him for the kidnapping.”, Masiro said. “We can watch as Prince Marshall's following slowly falls apart before the coronation”, he added.

Valian and I nodded in agreement. We climbed back into the truck after getting a bite to eat from the tavern.

I stared out of the window as Masiro pulled off from the tavern. I wondered if Rosemary woke up yet, I thought to myself.

(SAGE P.O.V)

Yeshiva and I were still eating after mother left the room. When I was done, I walked over to the door and opened it. I happened to see a maid in the hallway and asked if she could return the cart.

She took the cart and I walked back over to the couch, where Yeshiva was still sitting.

“I'm glad the tea party was canceled, I was nervous about going”, I said as I sat down.

“We need to strengthen the guards around the castle, maybe have them rotate. I wonder how they were able to find your room, and how long they have been waiting out there”, Yeshiva said, as he leaned back and sighed.

I leaned back as well.

“Too much is happening at one time”, I said and sighed. “When will we have a little peace?” I added.

“After your father takes the throne I assume”, Yeshiva said.

“My head”, I heard Rosie say as she groaned.

Yeshiva and I rushed over to the bed after hearing Rosie's voice. When we stood next to the bed, Rosie had opened her eyes and held her hand on top of her head.

“Rosie” Yeshiva and I said at the same time.

Rosie looked at us, “Why are two so loud?” she asked.

Yeshiva and I leaned down and hugged her.

“I swear you're going to be the death of me,” Yeshiva said.

Rosie chuckled and then groaned.

“How many times do you plan on being unconscious?”, I asked, sighing in relief as I hugged her.

“Depends on how many times you plan on going missing,” she said.

I pinched her side causing her to groan and chuckle at the same time.

“I have to go tell mother and father”, I said.

Without looking back, I hurried over to the door and exited the room. I rushed down the hallway and saw Lucy the head maid as I was going down the stairs.

“Lucy, have you seen my mother and father?”, I asked.

I saw a slight grin on Lucy's face and was a little confused.

“They're in the dining room,” she said.

I nodded and continued going down the stairs and made my way to the dining room.

When I opened the door, I suddenly crashed into someone.

“Sage, Princess Sage”, I heard my father and a familiar voice say.

For some reason, I was feeling the familiar sensation flowing through my body and when I looked up, I saw Crown Prince Antonio.

Why is my body feeling like this again, I thought to myself.

“Tsk”, I heard my father click his teeth.

Prince Antonio had a warm expression on his face as he looked at me. I was caught off guard when I heard my father clear his throat.

“Sage, did you need something sweetie?”, he asked.

I quickly looked over at him again and saw him glaring at Prince Antonio.

“Oh, Ah, Rosie is awake”, I said.

Suddenly, father and mother rushed out of the dining room.

“Why don't we all go see how she's doing”, Duke Winter said.

(PRINCE MOISES P.O.V)

The situation I tried to avoid, ended up happening anyways. Seeing Sage and Prince Antonio stare at each other, made me realize It won't be easy trying to slow down destiny.

I sighed silently, and asked Sage if she needed something.

When she told me Rosemary was awake, my heart dropped and without realizing I was already running out of the dining room.

I rushed upstairs, and as I looked over, I saw Natalie was right beside me as we ran up the stairs.

When we made it to the second floor, we saw Na'mah and Cena walking towards the room Rosemary was in.

“Why are you two in such a rush? '', Na'mah asked, as she looked back at us.

“Rosie's awake”, Natalie shouted as we continued to rub towards the room.

We entered the room, and saw Yeshiva feeding Rosemary. Natalie and I hurried over and instantly hugged her.

“Mom, dad, I was eating”, Rosemary said, as we held her tightly.

I felt tears rolling down my face, I pulled back and looked at her.

“I'm glad you're awake sweetie” I said.

Rosemary smiled.

I looked over toward the door and saw Sage and my grandfather walking into the room. Right after, Prince Antonio and Duke Benjamin walked into the room.

“Tsk”, I clicked my teeth.

“Whoa, what a hottie”, Rosemary said.

I looked at her and Yeshiva suddenly shoved the spoon into Rosemary's mouth.

I laughed a little seeing his expression.

They walked over to bed following behind my grandfather. Grandfather introduced Prince Antonio and Duke Benjamin to Rosemary. She looked over at Sage and smirked before turning back to grandfather.

I kissed Rosemary on the forehead and pulled back. Only to see Sage and Prince Antonio staring at each other again. My grandfather chuckled as he looked over at me.

He looked at Rosemary and placed his hand on the top of her head.

“I'm happy you're recovering well my dear”, he said.

He lifted his hand up and started to walk towards the door.

“We still have some things to discuss, Moises”, grandfather said, looking directly at me.

I nodded and kissed Rosemary on the forehead again.

When we exited the room, I looked directly at Prince Antonio.

“Follow me to the training grounds”, I said.

(DUKE WINTER’S P.O.V)

I chuckled watching Moises challenge Prince Antonio to a sparring match. I stayed inside the castle after Prince Antonio and Duke Benjamin followed behind Moises. I walked back to the room Rosemary was in, since I needed to talk to Natalie and Na'mah about Malaysia's condition

“Natalie, Na'mah, can you spare this old man a few minutes of your time?”, I asked, as I entered the room.

They both nodded their heads, “Of course”, Natalie said.

We walked into the hallway and I turned around facing their direction.

“Malaysia will be arriving tomorrow evening after the conference. I set up a room for her to get some treatment”, I said.

“We'll do everything we can to save her”, Natalie said and Na'mah nodded.

“My wife and I are grateful for your help. My wife wishes for King Lincoln to go through the same suffering he is causing our daughter”, I said.

“Great, that bastard needs to suffer”, Natalie said.

I chuckled a bit, I'm glad the heavens made Natalie, Moises destined partner, I thought to myself as I smiled.

“Once Rosemary fully recovers, she and Sage can resume their debutante lessons. The seamstress should be coming in a couple days with their dresses”, I said.

Natalie nodded.

I turned around as I was getting ready to walk away.

“I should get some rooms ready for the guests, since Moises is trying to spar with them. They'll be tired after dealing with him.”, I said and looked back and winked my eye to Natalie, who chuckled.

“I look forward to seeing some more of Moises' attempts to keep them apart”, Natalie said as she laughed a bit.

(NATALIE'S P.O.V)

I chuckled as I returned back inside the room. Na'mah followed behind me. We walked over and checked on Rosemary again. She was lying against Yeshiva who was massaging her shoulders.

I looked over at Sage who looked to be in a daze.

“Sage”, I called out to her.

She looked at me and I gestured to her to follow me to the other side of the room.

“What's on your mind?”, I asked her curiously.

She put her right hand on her leg arm and rubbed it a little.

“I don't know, I've been feeling weird ever since I met Prince Antonio. My body gets this weird sensation when he's near me”, she said.

Ah, I remember Moises saying the same thing a long time ago at the ball. Is this how the Winter bloodline finds their life partner?, I thought to myself.

“Do you feel attracted to him?”, I asked her.

She nodded, and then put her head down.

“What about Nashi, why do I feel so conflicted”, she said as she sighed.

I reached out and grabbed her, giving her a hug.

“Just follow your heart sweetie, whatever you decide I will support you”, I said.

A sudden thought came to mind and I pulled back a little.

“How about you have a dance with both of them, and follow your heart afterwards”, I said.

She nodded, “My first dance will be with father”, she said.

I smiled and kissed her on the forehead. I grabbed her by the hand and looked over at Rosemary and everyone else.

“Sage and I will be back in a few”, I said, “Follow me”, I said to Sage.

“Where are we going?”, she asked.

“To see your father make a fool of himself”, I said.

We walked down the stairs and made our way to the training grounds. After walking for a few minutes, Sage and I made it to the training grounds. I saw Moises and Prince Antonio engaged in the sparring match, with some of the knights standing around them. I noticed Peyton and Massey standing next to the knight as well.

We walked over to where everyone was standing. I felt the excitement in the atmosphere around the crowds as Moises and Prince Antonio clashed their swords against one another.

“I have to admit, you're pretty strong”, Moises said while smirking.

I could see that he was in a good mood, or was it his warrior's spirit that craves for battle that had that surface, I mumbled to myself.

I looked over at Sage who was staring at Prince Antonio. For a second, I could see a little glow surrounding Sage. I looked over at Prince Antonio and saw the same glow surrounding him.

Is this the aura they share, that Duke Winter mentioned, I mumbled to myself.

“We share an aura?”Sage asked.

I looked over at her and saw that she was waiting for an answer.

Shit, Moises is going to be mad at me. I sighed.

I heard cheering and looked over and saw Moises and Prince Antonio shaking hands. Moises walked over when he noticed Sage and I. He glared a little bit, and I averted my eyes. When he came over and placed his hand on top of her hand. Prince Antonio walked over and stood beside Moises.

I wanted to laugh as Moises continued to glare at me and of course Sage didn't make it any better.

Sage walked up to Prince Antonio, and again I saw the same aura surrounding them.

“My mother said we share the same aura”, Sage said.

“Natalie”, Moises mumbled to me as he glared even more.

Dammit Sage, I thought to myself.