The Princess Next Door

Chapter 33

Cara's P.O.V.

As I laid down in bed after touring the palace with my Uncle, I suddenly received a text message from Shawn.

Shawn: Don't worry about your Aunt, everything will work out. I love you

Cara: I love you too and trust in you

My heart did sumersaults at his message as I reread his text. He was okay and knew the whereabouts of my aunt. My response was quick due to the nature of someone knocking on my door. " Who is it?" I asked. " It's me, Adrian. We need to talk" he said. " I don't want to talk to you, I am going to sleep" I said as I prayed he wouldn't try to do anything foolish. " I have the right to talk to you anytime I want, now open up this door." he said loudly. " No, I have retired for the evening, we can talk in the morning." I said as I heard him stomp away and I felt like I had won this battle. I quickly drifted off to sleep and only wanted to dream of Shawn.

Something was moving across the floor, and so I awoke somewhat startled as I saw who was in front of me. "Mom, what are you doing in here?" I exhaled, grateful that it was just her. She leaned down and sat on the bed, " Cara, you've got to get out of here, we have found the location of your Aunt but they are threatening to take you instead" she said worriedly .

" Where is she? Why do they want me?" My mom looked at me and shook her head, " I knew all those years ago, that your father was messing with the wrong people. They tried to overthrow the Russians, but it backfired. He was caught and in exchange promises had to be made. He just recently told me the details and now, I'm saddened that we brought you into this" she said crying. " Mom, Shawn sent me a text saying everything was going to be okay." I said trying to cheer her up.

" That's the problem, Shawn is involved with them. Our sources tell us that they your Aunt and Shawn were both kidnapped but that Shawn is now working with them" she replied. " But how can that be? He wouldn't go against us...or me.." I said scared of what was to come. " I know dear, but your Uncle and you are on the next flight home while all of this is sorted out. It's for the best sweetheart, I love you" she said as she kissed me on the head and then walked out of my room. Why would Shawn all of a sudden be working with the people that took my Aunt? I had all these questions as I tried to fall back asleep.

Shawn's P.O.V.

" I have a proposition for you brother and you may want to hear it" Ivan said as we sat down opposite of each other in a large office. " What is it?" I asked him. " Well, here's the thing, we need to get rid of the King. Adrian is engaged to his daughter correct?" Ivan smirked at me. " Yes...why?" I was maddened at hearing his name and just prayed that Cara was safe from that monster. " Well, we have made a deal with him and their kingdom in France that if the wedding is successful that will be two families that we can guarantee business with. I hope that you will allow the marriage to go through dear brother. I would hate to see her killed after the ceremony." He glared at me evily." " Why would you want to get rid of her?" He stood up from his desk and brought a manila envelope. " Because my brother, I do not want any outside forces interfering with my plans." he said as I opened up the envelope. Inside were all different pictures of Cara and I. Even one where we were kissing in the car.

" Where did you get these?" I asked as he walked back around his desk and sat down with his hands clasped together. "When my men never contacted me back after finding her first location, I had someone trailing you and her. It was very beneficial to me in the end, due to the fact that I had not seen my own brother in so long. But I knew the time would come for us to meet again, so here we are" he snickered as he quickly ordered one of his men in Russian.

" So what happens now?" I said. He turned and looked at me" Well, we will keep the Aunt till the wedding has happened, then we will set her free. She may be pretty, but not my type. I have plenty of women as my disposal and so I will have no need for her." he said as he lit a cigar. I tried to rack my brain as to what I could do to help the situation, till my watch started blinking. Vlad was in the area, that was my cue to go.

" Well, brother I must say that I will have to to think about your offer" I retorted as I tried to come up with a way to get out of this warehouse. " Well here's the thing Shawn, you only have one option" he snarled at me. " and what is that?" As I stood up and he met me face to face. " You have to help me or else you will leave here in a body bag" he said as we glared at each other from a few inches away. I felt like I was left with no choice but to go along with Ivan. " Fine...what must I do?" I said with hesitation. " Well, first call Vlad in. I would love to meet him, he is a legend in his own right" I tried to keep a straight face as I heard footsteps coming up and saw Vlad being escorted by two of Ivan's guys.

Vlad just looked at me with a look of sorrow on his face. " ahh, Vlad so good to finally meet you" as Ivan shook Vlad's hand and was seated next to me. We just exchanged looks but said nothing. " Brother, why don't you tell me why Vlad is here?" I didn't have an answer, so I just looked at him. " Well if you're not going to tell me then I guess this will be your answer " as Ivan pulled out a gun and pointed it Vlad. I tried to keep calm but didn't want Vlad to be hurt, so I came up with an excuse. " Vlad is here to join you" I said as Vlad gave me a dirty look.

" Oh really? Vlad is this true?" He asked him. " Yes Ivan" he said to him as he looked like he was hiding something from him. " Well fantastic news, we should celebrate at my club. Here is the address, meet me there in an hour. If you're both not there, you know what will happen." Ivan said as he snapped his fingers to his men and they all left. I just sighed and Vlad looked at me. "He's you're brother?" He asked me. " Yes, unfortunately. You and I must come up with a plan and fast." I said as he nodded and we got up and left the warehouse. No matter what, I was going to get back to Cara.