The Princess Next Door

Chapter 18

Shawn's P.O.V.

As I laid next to Cara, I was overwhelmed with happiness. She laid next to me in all her grace and beauty and I felt like the luckiest man in the world. I wanted to show her how much she meant to me, so I quietly got up from the bed as she laid sleeping on her stomach. I looked at the time and saw we had slept all day and night. The time change and travel must have gotten to us. It was already the next day, as I got my boxers on and tip toed downstairs to make us breakfast. As I was gathering the ingredients, I heard a knock on her door. I left my pistol upstairs, so I grabbed a kitchen knife and held it behind my back as I went to look and see who it was. There was an older tall man about my height standing in the doorway. I opened the door slightly, " Can I help you ?" I asked him. " Yes, is this the residence of Cara Lorraine? I am her Uncle Ken" he said as he looked me up and down. I wasn't sure if he was telling the truth or not, so I decided to ask him a few questions. " Can you tell me the name of her parents?" He looked at me funny and then laughed.

" You must be the bodyguard, she told me about you. That's why I'm not surprised by your attire young man. I know your going to ask me twenty questions, so I'll play along" he chuckled. I thought to myself, Cara told him about me? as thought of some more questions to ask him as he politely replied and answered correctly. " Ok, I guess you are who you say you are, won't you come in?" I said as I still watched him waringly. He came alone, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I went upstairs quickly and went into Cara's room, she was still out so I decided to wake her up. " My love, you need to wake up.. as I kissed her shoulders and in between. You have a visitor downstairs" as I felt her come to life.

" Who's downstairs?" she asked as she stretched and all her beauty was on show. It turned me on and I couldn't help but jump on top of her kissing her wildly. " Shawn...what are you doing...ahh.." as I attacked her lips and started rubbing her core. " Whatever I want to do my love" as I continued to make her moan and then I got up so she could get off the bed. " Well that isn't fair" she pouted as she held out her hands and I helped her off the bed. I smacked her behind and said, " you better hurry up my love, your guest is waiting" She looked at me, " You still didn't tell me who it was" as she went into the bathroom as I got dressed. " You'll see when you get downstairs" as I closed the door and headed down to finish making breakfast and visit with her Uncle.

Cara's P.O.V

As I hurried in the bathroom to get ready, I could't help but wonder who was waiting for me. I couldn't get over the night that Shawn and I just shared. I felt my body come alive as I thought about how he made me feel and the tremors went shivering down my spine. I hurried and took care of business as I got dressed. I quickly left my bedroom as I heard two male voices in a hushed tone as I neared the bottom of the steps. I turned the corner and I saw my Uncle Ken talking to Shawn. " Uncle Ken!!" I screamed as he got up and grabbed me up and swung me around a few times. As he put me down laughing, " What are you doing here" I asked him as I was just in awe at him being here. "Well, I missed you and wanted to see you. Besides I wanted to clear up what happened with you when you were younger. I feel like it's time that you know the truth" he said solemnly. Shawn just looked at me and nodded to me as though I should hear him out. " Okay, but just know that I'm not mad about it all" I told him reassuringly as I led him to the living room and we sat on the couch. Shawn spoke up, " I'll go get you some coffee love" as he walked into the kitchen and I just blushed. Uncle Ken saw it and said, " Well I now know who you were talking about, It's okay to love who you want. I never agreed with being betrothed. That's actually where this story starts to be honest" he said sadly. " Wha do you mean?" I asked curiously. " I'll explain, just give me a minute" he said as he swallowed slowly and looked down at the ground. " Okay, it all started when your aunt was about sixteen. At the time, there was a lot of hostility between your family and the russians. They were very hostile towards each other in the business sense and so in turn it became a more personal matter for the Russians than your family would have liked... So in terms of business your grandfather, felt it was best to betrothe your aunt to one of the old russians in order to make them happy.

Your mother was already betrothed to your father and so in turn, your aunt was the only one who could make this happen. Now mind you, the Russian who was betrothed to your Aunt was ten years older so, she wasn't exactly happy about it. I guess that's where I come into the picture" my Uncle said as he took a breathe. " I worked for your Grandfather as his personal C.P.A, managing all his books, granted I was young doing this job, but he trained me well and wanted someone who he could trust. I did my best but when I heard what was going to happen to your Aunt, it broke my heart. We had a little fling going on and I knew that sooner or later it would come to a head and I couldn't bring myself to it. So her and I planned a getaway where we could run away together. I had gotten enough money from her father's accounts to where we could start new.

It took a few years, even after your parent's got together and had you. When they had you, that's when your Aunt decided to take you even though I told her not to. But she knew if she had your in her care, they wouldn't dare to try to kill her and so here we are" he said as he finished. " So my Aunt's life was in danger and she chose to kidnap me so they wouldn't kill her?" I asked breathlessly. " Yes, unfortunately" he said shaking his head. " I love her and always promised to take care of you, so I always did what I thought needed to be done" he said as I decided to get up. " Thank you for telling me Uncle Ken, I just need some time with my thoughts if you don't mind" as I got up to leave the living room. " Take all the time you need dear, I'll be staying in the Hilton down the road if you want to see me again. I'm leaving in a few days, going to catch up with some old friends while I'm in town" he said as he got up and patted my cheek. " I love you Cara, and I'll always be here for you" he said as I watched him go out the front door. I couldn't believe all of this and just tried to wrap my head around it all as I fell onto the couch and sobbed.