Amber’s POV
"Okay, that was a good talk. Now I need to talk to you, Tristan. Privately, please." He nods, his eyes cloud over and a few monts later a replacent walks through the door.
"My Queen." He greets with a bow.
"Your Majesty, this is my second in command, Ryan Icemoon. Ryan, our Queen." He bows again.
"A pleasure to et you, Ryan. Thank you for your service."
"The pleasure is mine, my Queen. And you’re welco. I always wanted to be a guard for the royal corps. I’ve been here since I was a wee man, my father being the captain of the royals guards. He was removed and executed under the reign of the King’s father, allegedly for conspiracy towards the crown."
"That’s awful, I’m sorry! I promise to look into that on a later date, but right now I need a word with Tristan, if that is okay." He nods.
"Thank you, your Majesty. He was a good man, so is Tristan." He sends his captain a look, and Tristan smiles.
We walk to his and Glaciel’s private chambers.
"What can I do for you, my Queen?" He asks, raising an eyebrow and gesturing for to sit down in one of the chairs.
"I want to ask you so questions, and I need you to be honest with ." I say as I sit down. He furrowed his eyebrows this ti.
"I will always be honest with you, your Majesty."
"I really hope so, as you are the mate of one of my best friends and the captain of the guard. I know Chase and Blaze both trust you..."
"The Prince does not trust as much as the King, but I don’t bla him. King Chase and I have known each other for almost all our lives, but the Prince was isolated when we were children and then cast out. He seems suspicious of most of us."
"He is, mostly because he wants to be sure of nothing else... Unexpected happens." Tristan chuckles.
I drum my fingers on the side of the chair, not knowing how exactly to broach the topic I really need answers to.
"So, Tristan. How are you and Glaciel?" He sighs and stands to make himself sothing to drink.
"You already asked her the sa questions. We communicate, my Queen. What is it you really want to know?" He says, while having his back to . I roll my eyes, knowing I’m petty, but his answer irks .
"You and Rose shared a look last night. An understanding, if you will. I want to know what it is, and if I sense you are dishonest.." I let the threat hang in the air, as he slowly turns around.
"You saw that, did you?" I nod, and he shakes his head.
"I would not ask those kinds of questions in public if I were you." He narrows his eyes, salutes with the drink and throws it back.
"Hence why I asked for privacy. Can we trust you, Tristan." The question is direct, and I need him to answer honestly, so I threw in my magic.
"That trick will not work on . He draws a necklace from his shirt. I recognize it from the lessons in magical artifacts.
’Let help. We are stronger than that little trinket.’ Ignis says, irritated and as anxious for truthful answers than . We lt together in our magic, and Tristan gasps.
"Your eyes!? What are you doing?" He asks, his voice shaking.
"Can the King and I trust you, Tristan?" He slumps towards the chair.
"YES! Always, my Queen. I am pretending to work with the King and Prince’s aunt. She wants to replace the King, but she doesn’t want it to be hostile. She says she has soone else more fit and with an equal claim to the throne. I don’t know who yet, but I am trying to protect you." The answer takes by surprise.
"Who knows?"
"Ezra volunteered to help imdiately, when we found out about her plans. One of her most trusted mbers ca to in confidence to tell that you were all in danger with her around. Ezra beca very angry. Ryan knows as well. He will co here to rescue if I don’t check in every hour." Ezra is involved. How does that not surprise ?
"We need to tell the King and Prince."
"We already know, my love." Soone says behind . "Or should I say, I already know and Chase has the cliff notes version. He can’t keep a secret for shit." Blaze cos out of the shadows, giving a gawatt smile. He slaps Tristan on the back.
"Told you not to underestimate her." I roll my eyes, as Blaze sits down besides and kisses my temple.
"How did you know sothing was going on, little moon?"
"I saw their look, and Rose gave the creeps." I answer while both n laugh.
"She’s a character alright." Blaze says with amusent in his eyes. "She’s been glued to Chase and I all day, trying to spy on us and give false clues about everything. The only thing we’re on the sa page with is; Callus is not going to be King again and we need to capture him."
"I knew I didn’t like her. She sends off such a fake vibe. Her story seed true, but her motives.. And then the look she gave you." I look at Tristan. "I could feel sothing was wrong with her, but first I needed to know where you were in all of this. I also need to talk to Ezra, but first to get Chase out of her mangy claws."
"Possessive much, love?"
"You. Are. MINE!" I state, while Blaze’s eyes darken.
’Amber?! Are you alright? What made you so upset? One of my favorite voices says in my mind. Blaze smirks. This was his plan all along.
’Sorry, nothing. Did I disturb sothing important? Where are you now?’
’In my office with my aunt. Why?’
’Can you co to our room? I think I need so mate ti. Just us.’
’On my way, baby. See you in a bit.’
"Get her to leave. I’ll keep Chase occupied." Tristan and Blaze nod, but Blaze sends a look.
’Do I get so alone ti also?’
’Of course you do! I need alone ti with both my mates, but first I need to keep Chase distracted while you tell that hussy to know her place and leave!’ Blaze pulls into a hot kiss, leaving wanting more.
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