Another day, another chapter. I hope you guys like it. I am sorry if it feels a little rushed at the end, but the party will be in the next chapter with more detail. Of course all characters belong to Kiera Cass, except for the ones that I created. As always, happy reading and I love ya guys!
"Father! What are you talking about? America is apart of the Selection and until I decide to dismiss her she belongs to me," Maxon shouted at his father.
I mumbled to myself, "Quite frankly I don't belong to anyone, but at least he is standing up for me." I knew that no matter how Maxon or I tried, the King would get his way.
The King ignores his son and walks towards me. "Lady America, I would like to speak to you in private." There was no fighting the King, so I followed him down the hallway. I could hear Maxon back in the foyer yelling and his mother trying to comfort him.
The King and I approached a room and after we entered I noticed that it must be the King's private study. He went to go sit behind his desk and I took a seat in front of him.
"I am surprised that you did not protest more, Lady America. I always thought that you were more of a fighter than that," the King says. I fix him with one of my most withering stares and lean towards him.
"I pick my battles wisely, and I know that it was useless to fight you in front of everyone. You would have shut me down immediately as to not embarrass yourself. Besides, I know you must have some tricks up your sleeve if you think I am going to marry a stranger," I say, looking him right in the eye. I don't want him to know that I am afraid, not when he sits in front of me with that stupid smirk.
"Perhaps you are smarter than I give you credit for, Lady America. You are quite right, I do have some tricks up my sleeve. See, if you refuse to marry the Prince of Spain there will be no alliance between Illea and Spain. This would allow New Asia to attack and essentially demolish our country, and I know as well as you do how much you love your stupid people. You will do anything to protect them, including marrying a man that you don't love," he says with a smug smile. He knows that he is right, and that there is nothing I won't do to help my people.
I calmly stand up, "Apparently there is nothing I can do at the moment, but know this. I love your son and no matter how you try you will never keep us apart. This will separate us, but if we are meant to be, which we are, we will find our way back to each other." I barely believe what I am saying, and fight to keep the uncertainty out of my voice.
"That is what you think, Lady America. I on the other hand know that Maxon is better off with another woman, and with you out of the picture he will finally be able to see that," he says, clearly he had thought out exactly how this meeting would go.
"We will just have to see who is right then, Your Majesty," I say, while going into a deep curtsy. I will not allow him to see how my heart is breaking. He will not get the upper hand.I slowly turn around and walk out of the room. Standing right outside the door is Maxon flanked by two guards.
"America!" he shouts. "They wouldn't let me in. What happened? You aren't actually going to marry that Prince are you?" The look of fear that he has in his face almost causes me to lose the calm facade that I am trying to maintain.
"Maxon, I have no choice. If we want there to be an alliance between Illea and Spain then I have to marry the Prince. I know how much you care about your country, and I feel the same way. We have to do this," I say, tears gathering in my eyes.
"No, I won't let you do it! Let me talk to my father. Maybe the Prince would marry Celeste," Maxon pleads. The tears in his own eyes threaten to spill over. I shake my head at him. We both know that it would be fruitless to argue with the King, and we can't put the country in jeopardy. It would only lead to more pain and suffering. I begin to walk away, not being to look at the man I love.
"America, please. Don't do this to me," Maxon calls me. I don't even turn to look back at him, it would just be too painful. I knew that I would do anything to end up with Maxon, but even after all I said to the King I began to doubt that I would ever get to be Maxon's bride. That was the moment that tears began to stream down my face.
My maids waited for me in my room, clearly hearing about what had happened earlier. They all crowd around me, squeezing me into a tight hug. After I have finally stopped crying I go to get changed for the welcome party, where I will finally talk to my future husband. The thought of thinking about another man as my husband, causes me to almost break out into tears again.
The dress they put me in is gold with jeweled leaves covering it. The top that covers my collarbones is shear, before it transitions into pale gold. The skirt flares out all the way to the floor and around my waist is a gold belt. I look beautiful, but it means nothing.
I slowly walk to the dining room where everyone is waiting. When I enter everyone's eyes immediately glance at me. Maxon is standing in the corner with a look of sadness that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. A hand reaches out to mine and I look at the person connected to that hand. It is Prince James and he is looking at me with a tentative smile. I take his hand and he leads me up to his parents. I curtsy and smile up at them. The King takes my hand and kisses it. The Queen sweeps me into a hug and says she is excited to have another daughter.
From behind me I hear a happy squeal and turn around to see the Princess staring at me. She runs up and hugs me. "I always wanted a big sister," she says with a grin. She reminds me a lot of May, and I suddenly wish my own family was there.
"Hi, I am Lacy," she says, barely able to contain her excitement.
I smile at her, "It is nice to meet you, Lacy."
"All right guys, let's give Lady America some space. I am sure this is a lot to take in," the Prince says while smiling at his family. It is clear that they are close and all love each other.
"Would you mind if we go out in the hall to talk for a minute," he asks, clearly nervous about what I will say to him.
Before we exit I sneak a peak at Maxon, who is glaring at us with a look I have never seen on him before, jealousy.
What did you guys think? Was it okay? I always picture America as being strong, and I wanted to show her strength when she went to talk to the King. I hope you guys all liked it. I got so many positive reviews on my last chapter, which made me smile. I hope this chapter lived up to the last one. Please review, favorite, and follow. Love ya guys!
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