Keeping her safe

The First Night at the Palace

Chapter 14

Liam's POV

After Chase left and was out of ear shot Rachel was giving me a mouthful.

"Why are the Castrel's on the palace grounds?! I thought they were murdering everyone."

I tried calming her down. She was being way too loud. "Lady Rachel please. Not so loud."

She noticed people staring at us from far away and she just waved at them as I tried getting her to move along. "The Castrel's will always have someone staying with us when doing business and since Lord Jonathan Castrel passed away. His son started taking over the business for them and as for the "murdering" part. We never got evidence linking them to the crime."

She doesn't seem so pleased. " He stays on the other side of the castle. You won't see him as much."

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Rachel's POV

I went back to my room. I was exhausted and frankly starving. I still haven't eaten.

As I entered a girl was standing there waiting for me. "Good evening my lady, I am Sarah. Your lady in waiting."

I blinked at her. "I- I am sure it won't be necessary."

She ignored my reply and set out a new attire on the bed, which was the colour of a pale pink dress, elegant but still something someone my age would wear. "Dinner is at Seven. We need to get you ready."

She was waiting and not backing down. I sighed. "Well then. Let's get ready."

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Rachel's POV

Dinner was boring and awkward. I at least got to eat finally, even though I had no appetite after today's events, I was still hungry. I still tried to eat a bit. The queen excused me and reminded me of the lessons ahead of me. Not that I agreed to it or anything, but I guess it comes with the territory. She explained to me she will be there for me every step of the way and she is still running the country. Not planning to go anywhere soon. So I shouldn't have to worry about running a country for a decade or two.

Sarah stood waiting for me to get out of my daze. I apologised and she helped me get ready for bed.

Which clearly is something I need to get used to. I am not allowed to do anything for myself which is a pain.

She finally left after I slid into bed. The bedding is so smooth and the bed is very comfortable. I feel so alone all of a sudden, I can't contact my friends. I was suppose to go on a date with Jeremy tomorrow and can't even call him to cancel since they took my phone away and explained it would be for the best.

I tossed and turned thinking of my parents, the ones that was there for me while I grew up, missing them.... Just this morning I saw and felt them and now they are gone.

That night I cried myself to sleep.