They said their vows at the alter,

They spoke so passionately

But each voice faltered.

For their words were full of lies,

At least that's what they thought.

True love was in disguise.

Opportunity knocked at their door

And their little plan became

So much more.

Mina took a deep breath and entered the dark Fae woods. She could hardly see two feet in front of her but it was quiet, ever so quiet.

"Jared?" She called out softly. Her arm brushed against a tree as the forest path grew narrow and crowded with bushes.

There was no reply.

She hadn't expected there to be any recognition but there was this little part of her that refused to let go. This little voice that told her he'd be okay.

"Jared?" Mina tried again but she immediately closed her mouth and held her breath when she heard leaves in a tree rustle. The forest had been dead silent and now something was watching her. Mina slowly turned to look at the tree and saw a large bird-like silhouette on a branch. Her eyes grew wide as she saw it slowly grow in size and morph into a different shape. It skillfully leapt to the ground, landing on its feet, then got up to face her. She wanted to run, she wanted to desperately, but found herself frozen to the spot.

"Mina?" Teague focused his piercing blue eyes on the figure.

"Teague!" Mina walked quickly into his arms, but pulled away with a smirk. "So..you wouldn't happen to be looking for your brother would you?"

"Wha- no. Of course not." He lied through his teeth.

"Yeah? Then why are you here?"

"Uh...I can't just be in a dark forest for no reason?" His voice trembled slightly. If she found out he was trying to save Jared- ugh. He shivered at the thought.

"No, you can't." Mina chuckled.

"Nevermind. Let's just go back to the castle. It's getting late." Teague desperately tried to change the subject.

Mina looked around at the forest. What if Jared was here and needed her? "Okay." She answered quietly and hesitantly. He wrapped an arm around her waist and snapped his fingers, teleporting her to the castle gates. Before they could open it, Maeve stormed out. She was wearing a lavender nightgown with her hair in a bun.

"Where have you been?!" She shouted.

"Well Mina and I were just looking for-"

"I don't care what you were doing! She can't be here!" Maeve gestured angrily towards Mina.

"And who are you to tell me who I can and can't have here?" Teague took a step towards his mother, who backed up slightly.

"I am your mother and the queen. We do not allow Grimms here." She spoke firmly.

"Well I'm helping her."

"You don't need to help her! You need to find a wife!" Maeve screeched.

Teague got an idea and turned towards Mina. He got on one knee and pulled a beautiful diamond ring from the air. "Mina, beautiful and perfect Mina," Teague grabbed her hand and looked up at her. "Will you do me the honour of becoming princess of this plane?"

Mina looked down in disbelief. Her cheeks burned a deep red and that was when she noticed not a genuine love in his eyes, but a pleading glance. She broke their gaze to see Maeve standing behind them, simmering with fury.

"Oh Teague," Mina put a gentle hand to his face. "Of course I will." Mina gave him a bashful smile.

Teague was taken aback for a moment but quickly recovered. He plastered on a look of pure joy and he got up, wrapping his arms around her. He turned to look at Maeve, his eyes glowing with mischief and a smug smile on his face.

"Well would you look at that? It would seem I've found a fine wife." Teague smiled down at his fiancee.

"T-Teague...you take that back!" Maeve looked at her son in horror.

"Oh, dear mother, you know as well as I, that would be quite rude. And without my lovely Mina at my side...this engagement could end up just like the last." Teague's eyes blazed with fury. "And we wouldn't want that, now would we?" He taunted.

Maeve opened her mouth to say something, but decided against it. Her eyes glistened with angry tears and she went inside.

Teague let go of Mina instantly and she frowned. "What was that?" Mina yell-whispered.

"How are you going to stay here and look for Jared? Plus, I doubt I'd find a better wife anywhere around here." Teague spoke casually, as if they were discussing the weather.

"Are we really getting married?" Mina's voice shook. She was terrified at the thought of wedding Teague. Well not really the thought of it happening, but the thought of her enjoying it, was frightening.

"I'd suppose. That's not too much trouble, is it?" Teague's lips turned down slightly at the corners. He wasn't THAT terrible, was he?

"My family-" Sara would miss her terribly.

"You can visit at anytime you wish." Teague shrugged.

"Jared-" She still loved him.

"Will be found." He assured her.

"The curse-" It couldn't go to Charlie...

"Will pass to another Grimm- Canadian prisoner if I do remember correctly." He chuckled.

"Okay..." Mina looked up at him. Her perfectly brown eyes examining him. She really could do worse...

The two walked inside and Maeve was waiting. She had a nearly empty glass of wine in her hand and the other rested on the stair railing. "It's traditional that engaged couples share the same room. That's not a problem, is it?" Her words were slightly slurred and her eyes intensely examined Mina's reaction.

Mina kept her cool and smiled. "Oh, of course not." She even winked at Teague. He reddened visibly and gave a nervous smile. He sent a nod his mother's way and they walked up the polished marble staircase, hand in hand, to a large black wooden door.

"Well c'mon...dearest." Mina giggled and pulled Teague in to the room, who closed the door behind him.

Sorry this chapter took so long! My Doc Manager was being weird so sorry if my followers got a false update. This chapter is for Fire and Flames! Your reviews are so sweet. :)

,Hope you enjoyed!

~Fluffy