The Forgotten Princess Rose
Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Chapter 206

Zayne returned to the palace, immediately seeking out Willow to hear her answer.

"You’re back already. I told the others we might not see you. The princesses are together. The youngest still hasn’t woken up yet but her fever has gone down," Finn informed Zayne.

"Hmm. Did you confess your feelings to Rose?" Zayne asked, not sparing a glance when Finn almost tripped.

"That was just a little joke. No need to have it out for me now," Finn said, fearing his life. He thought Rose would have kept it between the two of them. "Though it would be good to know you are bothered that I might have a chance with her."

Zayne laughed. He needed a good laugh during the time of war.

"I am not bothered by you. I was curious whether you were drunk. Any word about the queen? She is taking a while to come to save the princes," said Zayne.

"We found where she had been sent by her husband. We’re going to push to get her once there is daylight. You won’t need to worry about luring her out much longer. By noon tomorrow, the queen should be dead," Finn said, looking forward to it. It meant they could soon head home.

"I want her alive when you capture her. She is the only one who can point out who was involved in taking Rose. Do not return without her still breathing. Wait here," Zayne said, opening the door of the room the royals were in.

Willow stood up to greet Zayne. She thought all day about his answer and knew what she had to do. "I will become queen and be under your kingdom. I promise not to one day try to fight for what was done to the palace. I only have one request. Silas must leave the palace and it shouldn’t be revealed there had been a prince."

Zayne glanced at the prince still dressed like his sisters. The young boy avoided Zayne’s eyes like his life depended on it. "Why doesn’t he want to stay here?"

"Even if the queen dies, he will fear someone coming for him and we know that if it is known a prince lives, my spot as queen will not be peaceful. It is to protect the two of us. My sisters have not decided what they want to do," Willow said, facing the others.

"They don’t want to leave me but Silas cannot be alone. We don’t have any other family. We are still uncertain what happened to our mothers. Could you please find a home where I can place them out of sight so they can have a normal life? I will care for them in secret. This is all I need," said Willow.

Her siblings would only be safe if she stepped up to rule. They would have money and protection this way.

Willow could sacrifice getting out of the palace to do this.

"I can find a home for you. I will do it before I leave. My court will go through the king’s records and share what can be set aside for all of you. You won’t need to worry about money. I will also instruct anyone who knows to forget about a prince. We saved four princesses," Zayne said.

Willow was grateful to have someone finally helping. "Will I need to marry soon?"

"No. We need to prepare you to take the throne first and then you can decide on a husband. They might present men from my kingdom so-"

"Will you be one?" Willow asked, hoping it would be him. Who else could she trust?

"No. There’s already a woman I love," Zayne revealed before Willow built a romance between them. "She is important to me and in a way, she is important to you. If you are willing to leave the palace for a moment, I can introduce you to her but you mustn’t speak of the meeting."

Willow was disappointed but she could move on from it. She wasn’t in love with him. Willow only knew he would protect her. "She is a lucky woman. I do not know what you mean by important to me but I would like to meet her. I would need to come alone since they are too weak to walk for too long."

"I know I am not in the position to make many requests but would it be possible for me to speak to the queen when she comes? We want to know about our mothers. I know it is likely they are dead but I just need answers," Willow said, needing her curiosity to end.

Willow was well aware their mothers had been palace maids or women invited into the palace. They had been away from their mothers so long that their faces were forgotten.

"I will grant you a moment with her after I speak to her. You should keep in mind that she has nothing to lose and doesn’t owe you anything in her eyes. She might remain tight-lipped about your mothers," Zayne warned Willow.

Willow didn’t see how it would be any different for Zayne when he also wanted to question Lilian. "You said you need to speak to her. How will you get her to give you answers?"

"Torture has never failed me and I still have the bodies of her beloved sons in my hold. I will join you to get your answers. I won’t keep you long. You should rest and be ready in the morning for when I send someone for you. Good night," Zayne bid goodbye.

"Wait," Willow reached out for Zayne. "You are not staying in the palace?"

"Not tonight. I have somewhere to be. My soldiers will not harm you and if there is someone foolish enough to try, tell me. I will punish them right away. Servants and palace guards are still present so you shouldn’t walk around as you like. Stay here," Zayne advised the group.

"We will. Please be safe on your journey," Willow said, sending Zayne off.

She was putting her trust in him, something she didn’t do with many, that she would be safe.

’If only he would be the king,’ Willow thought. He showed her more kindness than the palace guards ever did.

Zayne exited the room, closing the door behind him.

"How about a drink? I found the king’s storage. We can use just a cup to relax us," Finn proposed, needing Zayne to drink so it was fit for him to do.

"Do not drink unless you want to be thrown in the sea. I have somewhere to be and I don’t have much time," Zayne said, fearing he would not return within the promised hour.

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