Ambrose groaned and slowly opened his eyes, he could feel a cold hand touching his forehead. He looked to the left where Evander was sitting, he smiled at him and the cold hand slowly moved away which turned out to be Dilara’s

“Oh your majesty! I was so worried” Dilara said fidgeting with the blanket

“How’s the pain?” Evander leaned slightly “Feeling anything weird? The magic was quite strong and don’t even begin with that potion…It’s surprising you are still alive”

Ambrose slowly sat up holding his head “Fucking Nicholas this isn’t the first time he does this…Lara start packing we are leaving, also notify Lucian about us leaving please”

“Um…I’m afraid I can’t do that your majesty”

Ambrose frowned and turned towards Evander, who sighed

“Lara get the doctor, he can’t feel his legs” He pulled the blanket and threw it to the floor

There was a chain in one of Ambrose’s ankles, it had glowing red symbols engraved on it. Ambrose closed his eyes and leaned back, Evander tapped the bed making him open his eyes

“We can solve this, Anneliese has people that work with magic” He smiled “I’ll sent her a letter before lunch”

Ambrose nodded “Thank you for staying, I will need your help in dealing with this and Kavan”

“I will always be there for you” He nodded leaning back on the chair “I completely forgot…did you take Prince Lucian out?” He crossed his arms “I can’t believe Nicholas did such a thing and honestly I think Kavan has something to do with the economy of the Kingdom and if it isn’t them then it’s the corrupted nobles”

“Yeah, I was thinking the same thing…Actually I was thinking on talking with Lucian this afternoon”

“Ah! Your highness I completely forgot to tell you that Prince Lucian requested to have lunch with him in the garden”

“Please tell him that I accept and if it’s alright with him if Evander joins us too” Ambrose smiled “Also please get me some painkillers…I’m dying of pain”

Dilara nodded and left the room. Evander glanced around the room before uncrossing his arms and leaning towards Ambrose

“You left Elle with Anneliese?” He whispered

“Yes, Anneliese said she was going to stay in the coffee shop”

“That’s great, they will be safe there” Evander nodded “Hopefully”

Ambrose chuckled “Have more faith in your wife” He patted him on the shoulder, making Evander wince since his injuries weren’t completely healed

***

Lucian hummed happily while stirring his tea, Evander was cutting the meat from his plate and Ambrose was leaning back on the chair with a cookie in his hand. The soft breeze and the sun covered by the clouds made the day look gloomy but they didn’t seem to mind instead they seem to be enjoying it

“Evander…Is it alright if I call you like that?” Evander nodded “Well I’m glad to see you are recovering well, after all being down there was quite the experience right?” He smiled after placing the spoon down

“Ah yes…I’m also glad you also seem to be recovering well your highness” Evander bowed his head slightly

“Stop with that, I want us to be friends, especially if we are going to go against that foolish prince”

“I’m truly sorry for what happened Lucian, I hope you are willing to cooperate so we come to an agreement with your kingdom” Ambrose said grabbing another cookie

“None of that wouldn’t have happened if you kept the crown” He took a sip of his tea “I warned you didn’t I? But that’s in the past, now we have important things to focus on”

“Yes there are quite a lot, not only the negotiation for peace with your Kingdom Lucian but also restoring the economy and balancing out the power of the nobles” Evander tapped his plate with his knife “Also it seems the knights are struggling as well”

“There is also putting Ambrose back on the throne” Lucian nodded with a smile

“Wait I’m-“Ambrose was interrupted when a pair of small white hands slid across his shoulders and hugged his chest

Black straight hair slid to both sides of his face and a jaw was gently pressing in the top of his head. Evander dropped the knife and fork he was holding and then pushed the plate away while Lucian rolled his eyes

“Good afternoon gentlemen, I hope the food is to your taste” A gentle voice accompanied by a light giggle could be heard “I apologize for intruding but I couldn’t wait any longer, I missed Ambrose so much” She squeezed him

Ambrose sighed and slowly took the girl’s hands off his body “Lady Arabella this is not an appropriate behavior, especially in front of important people”

She moved to stand to his side and pouted “But Evander knows we love each other, I don’t see the problem”

Lucian almost spills the tea he had in his mouth and Evander scoffed. Ambrose looked up, his hazel eyes met those bright green eyes and to his surprise the butterflies weren’t there anymore neither the excitement of being near her

“Lady Arabella, you shouldn’t say things like that, it will only cause a misunderstanding especially now that you are the queen to be”

“Well that doesn’t matter, it’s been against my will…I would never agree to marry Nicholas because…I love you Ambrose and I have only loved you”

Lucian stood up “Prince Ambrose I was wondering if I was allowed to use your office? I need to send some letters to my father and brother”

“Yes of course, let’s go I have work to finish anyways”

Evander and Ambrose stood at the same time, but while Evander and Lucian started walking away Arabella took Ambrose’s hand making him stop

“You are seriously leaving me after not being together for such a long time?”

“Arabella I have things to do, I’ll come find you later” Ambrose slowly pulled his hand away

“Promise?” She pouted

“Yes” Hew turned and started walking away catching up to Lucian and Evander

“If only she knew you don’t keep the promises you make” Evander laughed

Ambrose smiled, it was true that he never kept the promises he made and all of them he ended up breaking, but there were a few new promises he was determined on keeping.