Chapter 4

"Mom," I yell as I furiously make my way down the corridor. I barge into her study and she drops the papers she's holding in surprise.

"Eadlyn," she says, not sure why I'm so angry.

"Where is dad?" I ask, balling my fists together as I remember what happened twenty minutes ago. How could he be so rude. He nearly sent the poor guy running. I just hope that I can fix the problems that my dad caused.

"I haven't seen him."

I scoff and pivot my way back to the hallway.

"You," I yell and the guard clearly flinches.

"Me?"

"Go find my father and send him to my study," I hiss and he quickly scurries off. Pathetic. If you're going to get scared when a royal talks to you then don't risk your life and be a guard who works in the palace.

I stomp all the way to my room and slam the door making it echo. I pace for another twenty minutes waiting for my dad to show up. He's probably not coming. Of course he's stalling. Probably chatting to Ahren. Ahren has always been his favorite. At least I think he is, dad has never really made it clear, but I admit that I'm the one who causes my dad to stress more then he should sometimes.

When I hear the door open I watch him come in and I don't even attempt to hold in my anger as I scream at him.

"How could you do that. You embarrassed me! You scared him so much that he probably won't want to see me ever again. I like him dad, what the hell!"

"Eadlyn," he says in a harsh tone. "Never speak to me in that tone young lady."

I glare at him, wanting to scream my head off into the nearest pillow and then throw that pillow at him.

"I caught you making out with a guy who had his hands all over you, you can't expect me to just walk away. You're my little girl."

"Well, I let him do that so it wasn't like he was forcing me into something or violating me, dad! And I'm not a little girl. I'm almost seventeen. Stop treating me like a baby!" I yell and turn around so I don't have to look at him. I can see that I'm acting like a brat but he hurt me so I'm hurting him back.

"Love, listen. I want you to be happy but I just can't stand the thought of you growing up. I want you to stay little forever."

"That's impossible, dad," I grumble. I'm trying to breath in and out and calm myself before I do or say something that I will regret.

"I know, and that's why I get so worked up about all this grown up stuff."

I turn to look at him and stare at his aging features. He looks at me with a sad smile and runs his hands through his hair. "I still can't believe how old you are, how old all four of you are. You guys are growing up way to fast. Stay little forever, please? For daddy."

I can't help but smile and as he smiles back at me, I forgive him and run into his arms.

"I'll always be your little girl, daddy."

"I know, love."

"Can I go see if I can find Alex now?"

I hear him mutter something and I giggle.

"He's nearly three years older than you, I don't know Eadlyn," he says warily.

"I'm a strong girl, daddy. And he is very polite and educated. Did you know that his parents are both doctors. His family used to be two's. Actually you might know his uncle. He said he is here with him for some political meeting. His uncle invited him to come and visit the palace, and that's how I met him. I'm assuming Alex's uncle works for you."

"What's his uncles last name?"

"Grant."

"Oh, yes. I know him. Mm, this Alex kid. Maybe I could reconsider. Now that I know that he's related to Grant. His uncle is a very good man. He has helped me on many occasions."

I roll my eyes. "Don't judge a boy just because he's a boy, dad."

"Mm, maybe your right, maybe your wrong, baby girl. I still think that not all boys should be trusted, especially with my little girl," He says smiling.

I scrunch up my nose and continue to burry my head into his chest. He kisses my head and then pulls away. "Go," he says pointing to the door with a smile. "Have fun, but don't do anything regretful, Eadlyn," he says, turning serious.

"I won't dad. You know I'm not like that."

"I'm know, darling."

I smile and hug him tightly once again before running to the door. "See you," I call out as I close the door behind me.

My father can be a pain but he is the best dad ever and I love him.

Hello, I thought I should update so I wrote this little cute scene with Maxon and his daughter. Hope you guys liked it. Don't forget to leave a review. Until next time amazing readers. -Bella