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Chapter One – The Email – Lissa POV

I walked down the hallway, Rose beside me, thinking about what my future could be like. I could do almost anything I wanted in life, although there was a strong possibility that I would have to become a politician to continue my families legacy. Maybe I would hold on becoming involved with politics and learn some history or math or something like that first. A degree in history could be invaluable when working in politics, and math is something I could easily put on hold.

Suddenly, Rose spoke up. "Lissa, I can feel your anxiety. You need to calm down and stop worrying about your future so much. I agree that you should think about it a bit, but you shouldn't think about it so hard. After all, you can't just plan a road map of your life, there are too many things that could happen by surprise."

I stopped walking and looked at Rose, stunned. She laughed. "Since when did you get so cautious?"

She stopped laughing and put a serious look on her face, "I may not be the most serious person in life, but I do have to watch out for you now. Besides, I have things to worry about too."

I was going to ask what, but she stopped me early, "And no. I am not telling you what I am worried about. I don't need you worrying about me. It'll only make me feel worse."

I smiled, "Alright, I think we can leave it at that then."

"Good. Now, maybe we should start moving again."

I laughed, "Alright. What, are you in a rush to get back for rest or something?"

"No, but I think you need some rest. You have been running all over Court all damn day."

I decided that she was right so I kept on walking. Just as we reached my room, Rose stopped and pulled her phone out of her pocket, answering it and having a short conversation before turning back to me, "Liss, I need to go. Meeting or something about getting you another Guardian."

I stopped opening the door and turned to Rose, "Wait, then shouldn't I be going too?"

She shook her head, "No. The queen is requesting that I approve the Guardian before they meet you for some reason. Odd, considering that she isn't too fond of me."

I laughed, "Well, I suppose that is true. Alright, I'll see you later then."

She nodded, "The Queen is sending two Guardians over to watch the door while I am gone. So they will be here if you need anything."

I nodded and watched as Rose turned on her heel and walked quickly down the hall. Entering my room, I headed straight for the computer to check my email and the news, I was hoping that I had gotten my courses for next semester, but instead a different sort of e-mail awaited me.

First, the address was one I had never seen before, "GuardianSecFive".

Second, it's contents were both news and security precautions. I began reading.

From: GuardianSecFive

To: Royal Council Members and Eldest Royal Family Members. (See Attached for Full List)

Subject: New Restrictions To Royal Family Members and Report on the Death of Lawrence Gaughlin

Attached File(s): 3 Text Documents

To Whom It May Concern,

If you are receiving this early copy of our report, it means you are important enough to know about these changes before they enter effect. Please read the two attached reports for a full list of new restrictions and changes, as well as the reason for the changes.

There were three files attached, one was a list of email addresses, one was a list of new security precautions such as never travelling alone, travelling with more Guardians if possible, and new security measures for each individual housing area at Court, and what to do if you lived off-Court.

The third file was a full Guardian written report into the death (Classified by them as an murder.) of Dr. Lawrence Gaughlin. It was written in full detail, describing all known facts, everything about the victim, his two Guardians, his background, upcoming events, etc..

I saw nothing of major interest, so I closed the files and went over to my bed. As I lay down, I thought about how much simpler things used to be, and how the only danger was whether or not your parents would return home safely from business trips. Now, I had to worry about more than ever before, including Rose.