Author's Note:

Hey guys, just wanted to say Happy Valentines Day! Hope you had a great day. Also sorry that this is late, and as well just wanted to let you know, this chapter isn't like a sex scene. I was actually hoping to upload it by tonight, but I'm still working on it. So I apologize. But, I will upload probably by Friday, but I will also add another chapter, so basically by Friday I will upload two chapters just to make it up to you guys. So other than that, thank you for reading and the amazing reviews. I'm happy that you're enjoying the story! So until next time guys, cya! :) (Also, this is the longest chapter I wrote, and I will probably write longer for the other ones as well, if you guys want me too. Okay now Imma shut up and let you guys read. lol. )

"Son?"

That's when I couldn't hold it, "DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME YOUR SON! So instead of searching for me seeing if I'm alive! You go and search for a bride that I have no absolute love interest!? You're pathetic!" I yelled.

I can tell he was trying to hold in his anger, yet for me I have every absolute right.

"You know who I am? How dare you call me that."

I rolled my eyes, "There is to be no marriage, if mother was here she as well would be ashamed of you." I said calmly, and I left slamming the door behind me. As I left I could hear my father throwing things. But I don't care. I just wanted to be alone, I headed towards my room and went to the balcony as always. This place is literally the only way I can see peace.

KNOCK KNOCK

"May I come in?"

I sighed, "Sure, Bridget."

I heard the door open and she headed towards my direction. She just stood right next to me, while I kept looking over the village.

"Look Alvin, I just wanted to say that I know t-that we're friends and all. But maybe-"

"Stop." I was getting so angry but I knew I had to act reasonable. "Tell me Bridget, is it my father who asked you? Or did you volunteer?" I looked at her, and she looked down.

"Your father was the one who asked me, he thought that you would fall for me because we've been best friends for so long." She looked into my eyes and stepped closer. "Because to be honest...I've always loved you." And before I could say anything she planted a kiss on me, but for me it felt absolutely nothing. I grabbed her shoulders and pushed her away, gently of course.

"No, please." I said, she kept looking at me in confusion. "What? Is something wrong?"

"No, nothing is wrong. But Bridget you have to understand that I don't love you enough for marriage, but instead I see you just as a dear friend."

"But Ryan said-"

"I was young, and didn't think right."

"You're in love with someone? Aren't you?"

I turned and looked at the village, "Yes I am."

She was jealous and I can tell due to her posture. "Really? Is she a Princess? Or something?"

I chuckled, "Would you believe me if I say no?"

She laughed, "What do you mean?"

"She's just an ordinary girl, the daughter of a farmer who is willing to do anything to help her family. And as well as the most beautiful girl that I've ever met." I said in awed, damn I miss her.

"You're telling me, that your heart belongs to a farmer girl!?" I turned to her and nodded, "Unbelievable!?"

"What?"

"I'm better than her! But you're choosing her? Why? I known you longer, Seville!"

"Yeah we know each other, but she showed me something that I've never thought of having. She helped me become a better and reasonable person! And she was willing to have her life taken away from her , just to save me! A complete stranger she barely knows! Would you do that?" I said, I was annoyed. Very annoyed because it seems like no one gives a damn for what I've been through.

"Well guess what? The Wedding is to be held on your 21st birthday! You're so lucky it wasn't for your 20th which is just in two months! So next year you WILL learn to love me. As your wife!" She said and stormed off slamming the door.

I just stood there in complete shock seeing that my childhood friend acted like this, but now I know who she truly is. But one thing for sure, I need to see Brittany. And now.

I was about to open the door but then I heard my father speak, "All of you will stay put at the door, if he decides to leave, follow him. Understood?"

"Yes your majesty."

"Good."

Bloody hell, now how am I suppose to leave? I started pacing around my room thinking of a way to leave and that's when I remembered.

I took a whole bunch of sheets and tied them up together I even got the curtains as well, whatever that can help me reach all the way to the bottom. Finally after all the tying, I wrapped it around my bed and threw the sheets that looked like ropes. I looked down and no one was there so I tried as best as I could to not make any sound. Soon I found myself at the bottom. I dusted myself off and headed towards the stable. There I found young Thomas.

"Psss!"

"Huh?" Thomas turned around looking confused.

"Psst! Thomas!" I said hiding behind the bushes.

"Prince Alvin?" He said looking around, "Is that you, sir?"

I looked around me hoping that there isn't a guard and for my luck there wasn't so I ran to him.

"Prince Al-"

I covered his mouth because he was about to yell.

"Shh! No one can know I was here okay?" He nodded and I let go.

"I missed you, Prince Alvin. I was the one who told about your disappearance."

I kneeled down to be at his height and chuckled, "Thank you, Thomas. Seems like you're the only person that truly cares." I said looking at the palace behind me.

"But I need you to do me something."

"Anything."

"Well, first do you still have extra clothing?"

"Yes, absolutely! I'll go get em." He said running off. As he was getting my clothes I noticed that my horse was here.

"Blimey!?" I said, "Oh how I missed you!" I said cuddling my horse.

"Sir?"

I turned around, "Thomas how did you find my horse?"

"Thieves passed by and I recognized your horse, I knew something bad happened so I informed the palace guards and by the look of it ,it was yours. From there on we've been searching for you."

"I see." I took the clothes from him and put them on.

"Sir? Your arm?"

I looked at it and there was still dried blood and the bullet hole.

"You should go to the doctor, I'll bring him-"

"No, Thomas!" He looked at me confusingly.

"Thomas keep this all a secret, okay? If they ask where I am tell them you don't know okay."

"But sir-"

"Please?"

He looked at me and sighed, "Okay, but be careful."

I smiled and patted his head, "I will and thank you, young Thomas. I owe you one." He smiled. And I jumped on my horse and started heading towards the village once again.

~Alvin's Room~

"Son? Look I'm sorry for how I reacted, and what I did was wrong and you're right. May I please come in?" King David sighed and put his ear on the door.

"Alvin? Alvin are you there?" He knocked, and looked at the guards.

"Did he leave?"

"No, your highness."

"Alvin, please open up?" King David started to worry, "Break down the door." He said.

And the guards charged up and slammed the door breaking it instantly. He rushed in and found the sheets tied up and saw it going over the balcony. He escaped!?

"ALVINNNNN!"

~The Village~

Finally I'm free from that place, I was galloping through the streets and since it was getting dark there wasn't that many stores open. Except the sewing store. I jumped down and headed there.

"Oh good evening you man!" An elderly woman said greeting me. "What can we do to help?" "Oh I was actually looking for some-"

"Mom! Where did you put that shirt! I need it for the party, tonight!?" Someone yelled.

"Oh, I'm sorry." She said, "It's fine please take your time." As she was going to talk to what it seems to be her daughter she headed downstairs. And looked directly in my eyes, and gave a seductive smile.

"Oh mother! Why didn't you tell me we have a customer?" It was like she changed to a completely different person. I gave a nervous smile.

"Oh Charlene! Calm down, anyways young man what is that you need help with?"

"If you need measuring, we can head this way. But you have to take your clothes off to get the right measures." She winked and bite her lip. Her mother rolled her eyes.

"Um, no thanks." I said and turned and looked at her mother, "I'm actually searching for Brittany Miller. Do you know her?"

The other girl looked disgusted when I said her name, "Ew, Brittany? Mom I'm upstairs if you need me." She said and soon she was gone. And boy was I glad she was.

"Oh that poor child." She said looking like she was hurt. "She was missing for almost a week, but yet somewhat survived through that snow. She told us all about, and especially that one fellow Joe Hunts, I think his name was." I felt my ears warm up because I can't believe she mentioned me. "Did she say anything else?"

"As soon as she got here she wasn't feeling well. Mr. Willin who works down the street helped her get home and also brought the Doctor along."

Doctor? "Is she okay? Is something wrong?"

"That girl I haven't known her long, literally two days. But I can sense that she is a true fighter, I bet she's alright."

"At least she's at home right?"

"Yes," She looked down and saw my injury. "Oh dear heavens! Are you alright!?"

"I am, since the doctor is probably with Brittany I'll just head over there." I said, "Very well, have a nice night."

"And to you as well, thank you." And I left and headed directly towards Brittany house.

Brittany's POV

"Oh sweetheart! We've been worried sick!" My mother said as she patted my head with a wet clothes. It reminded me of when I did that to Alvin, when he got shot. I hope he's okay. I bet he already forgotten about me.

"I hope we see that lad that helped you, he must be quite a charmer." My mum said giving me a wink. I smiled and my sisters came in.

"Hey Brittany. We got some nice hot soup." Jeanette said holding it.

And Eleanor was behind her carrying a glass of orange juice.

"Thank you, all of you. But I just need some rest."

"Yes, of course dear. Let's all leave." She said pulling my sisters. "I'll be talking to the doctor if you need anything." She shut the door quietly.

I just laid there looking up at the ceiling wondering is this a dream, did this whole thing actually happened. Soon after a few minutes I fell asleep.

Alvin's POV

Finally I'm here, I can't wait to see her again. Even though I know my head is going to get chopped off for escaping.

KNOCK KNOCK

I waited there patiently, but this time I tied my horse really tight and made a special loope to make it tricky to untie. Hopefully I don't lose him again.

"Oh hello, are you lost?"

I was so in my thoughts that my mind went completely blank.

"Hello? Lad are you okay?"

"Oh, y-yes. I'm sorry." I took out my hand, "Nice to meet you. You must be Brittany's mother." I smiled, she was surprised that I said that, "Wait a minute," she left and got her glasses. "You must be the young man that saved my daughter, erm Joe Hunts?"

I smiled in delight, "Yes, that's me. Is Brittany here?"

"Oh yes child, but she's resting. But it would be a nice surprise for her seeing you so please come in!" She said pulling me inside. As I walked in two other young ladies came out of the kitchen.

One looked nervous, which she actually reminded me of Simon when we were younger. And the other one looked so happy and energetic, just like Theodore.

"Make yourself at home." She said heading to the kitchen. "Girls go say hi, to your sisters hero." I saw her wink and I chuckled. I got up and walked to them, "Hi, my name is…" "Joe Hunts." Both of them said at the same time. I smiled, "Yup. Um, I was wondering is your sister okay? Like anything erm happened?" I gently rubbed the back of my neck just thinking about her safety. But I heard the voice that gave me the reassurance I needed, "Hey." Brittany said.

Alright guys next chapter is the scene for 16+. But I will upload another chapter if you feel uncomfortable. Also, just in case you think that I'm going to end the story soon, well I'm not. To be honest, these first couple of chapters are just the beginning...