A/N: I know it's been forever since I've updated, but I was extremely busy with other things! So here's a new chapter for you to enjoy!
I also wanted to thank all of the people who have reviewed my story so far! And thank you all for being so patient!
Enjoy!
Meanwhile, Susan was attempting to forget about Peter's glares and tried to enjoy Joseph's company. She had to admit he was charming.
"You really are a graceful dancer." He complemented. "Where to you learn to dance so well?"
Susan's heart sank a little as she thought about her dance lessons with Peter, Edmund and Lucy, and for a moment, she wished that it was Peter whom she was dancing with instead of Joseph.
"Your Highness?" Joseph's voice snapped Susan back into reality.
"Hmm? Oh right, my dance lessons!" She exclaimed as the dance ended. Joseph smiled.
"Never mind about that right now." He said, taking her hand and leading her over to one of the buffet tables. "Would you care for something to drink?" He asked.
Susan nodded and Joseph proceeded to get them both a glass of punch. Joseph then looked out towards the terrace.
"Would you care to step outside for a moment?" He asked with a smile. Susan hesitated and glanced over at where Peter was sitting. His attention seemed to be directed elsewhere. Susan sighed with relief; knowing that Peter wouldn't approve of her being with Joseph. But seeing that Peter wasn't watching her every move, she nodded again and walked out onto the balcony with Joseph.
The night breeze was warm and inviting, and Susan was temporarily put at ease as she looked out towards the ocean. Joseph broke the silence.
"I apologize if my arrival ruined the festivities." He said. Susan turned to him in surprise.
"There's no reason why you need to apologize." She said. "I hope you will excuse my broth-Peter's attitude about your arriving here."
"Don't worry about that." Joseph said with a smile. "I can handle your brother."
Susan's stomach twisted at the mention of Peter being her brother. She knew now that she would have to be even more careful of her actions now that Joseph was here…
It was around midnight when the ball ended, and Lucy and Edmund were bidding the guests goodnight. Peter had gone up to his room and Susan was showing Joseph to his.
"Here we are." Susan gestured as she opened the door and lit a few candles. "I trust the room is to your liking?"
Joseph smiled. "Yes indeed, Your Highness. Thank you."
Susan nodded and held out her hand.
"Well then, if everything's satisfactory, I shall be retiring now. Good night."
"Good night, Your Highness." Joseph said as he took her hand once again and kissed it. Susan smiled as she closed the door and went to her bedroom.
Peter heard Susan as she passed his bedroom door. He quickly got up from where he was sitting and opened it.
"Susan!" He hissed quietly. "Susan!"
She turned as he walked up to her.
"What is it Peter?" She asked. Peter could see the look of worry on her face as if she knew she had done something wrong. Peter glanced behind him before murmuring.
"I need to speak with you. May we talk in your room?"
Susan nodded and to two of them started walking down the hallway.
Once they were in Susan's bedchamber. Peter couldn't help blurting out.
"Susan! How could you disobey me like that?!" He tried to keep his voice down, but he wasn't doing a very good job. Susan sighed as she sat down on her bed.
"Please Peter, must we argue this late? I was just trying to be hospitable."
"To our sworn enemy!"
Susan sighed again.
"Peter…what else was I suppose to do?" She asked; not knowing what else to say. Peter looked hard at her.
"Susan, you know that when I give an order, I expect you to obey it."
Susan nodded.
"I know…but don't you think I'm old enough to make some of my own decisions?" She asked. Peter turned away, unsure of what his answer should be. His thoughts were rushing through his head as he remembered everything that happened that evening. There was nothing but silence for a few minutes and it seemed like an eternity before he answered.
"When the time comes, you'll know." He said quietly before walked towards the door and opened it. He paused before leaving and murmured.
"Good night, Susan."
When the door closed behind him, Susan whispered.
"Good night…"
A/N: Well, there you go! Now all I ask of you is to please review and let me know how I'm doing. I will try to update as soon as I possibly can!
