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We arrived in France and the first day we spend in Reims. Seth was meeting with the Prime Minister tomorrow, but today he was touring the vineyards where they make true champagne. I followed along with him and he seemed to enjoy it. I was taking in all the breath taking views and I had to admit that France had a certain old world charm to it. I mostly hung around Seth's secretary and watched from the sidelines as he interacted with everyone. I had to step in once at a meet and greet when they wouldn't stop asking him about his upcoming marriage. They were trying to bring up the bad publicity about Lady Rebecca.

Lunch went well, and once we were done we were going to go by train into Paris. I was looking forward to going to Paris. I had never been before and I had always seen beautiful pictures. I was finishing up an email back to the Queen's secretary about the incident with the press over Lady Rebecca when Seth walked into the viewing car that I had camped out in. The train was taking us through the scenic parts so that we would take about 2 hours to get to Paris. I was finishing up when a flute of champagne came into my view. I smiled and took it after I closed my laptop.

"Thank you." I said and he smiled as he sat down.

"Thanks for saving my ass earlier." he said and I chuckled. He held it out for a toast and I clinked glasses with him.

"Too... new beginnings." he said and I nodded. We took sips and I looked back out the window, but I felt him watching me.

"Do you believe what they say about Rebecca?" he asked me and I pursed my lips. I had a feeling this conversation would be coming, but I didn't expect it so soon after the engagement... it was like there was no honeymoon phase in their relationship at all.

"Seth, I wouldn't think about it right now. You don't have to answer those questions and I would just enjoy this trip. I know there is a lot going on in the royal family, but let me handle that for now." I said and he gave a small smile.

"I swear I needed you my whole life." he said with a chuckle and I nodded. We settled into a comfortable silence as we watched the vineyards and small towns go past. We all got ready once the train slowed into Paris. We were taken via escort to the suites they had reserved for us. We were going to be in the city for 3 days. I watched as the city past by us. I saw protest, people looking happy, and glimpsed the famed Notre Dome cathedral. I wished I had been here before it burned, but seeing it now it was still an amazing sight. We arrived at the Four Seasons and went into the hotel. They had our bags brought to us. We were all occupying the entire 8th floor of the hotel. I had a small suite to myself. We didn't have to be anywhere for an hour so I had to call my best friend. She was so happy for me, and I was just happy to talk to her. I missed her and New York more and more these days. I didn't actually realize I would be away from home for this long.

I got off the phone with just minutes to spare before we had to leave. Seth was having a private dinner with the Prime Minister, but I was required to go just in case of a publicity issue. I slipped on a simple black dress, black pumps, and pulled my hair into a bun. My make up still looked ok, and I met them downstairs as we slipped out the back of the hotel. We were escorted to the PM's private residence which was a small mansion in the middle of Paris. The house was beautiful and had amazing art and antiques displayed through the house. I was admiring one when the PM saw me. Seth was chatting with his wife as he walked over to me.

"You enjoy these?" he asked me and I smiled at him.

"I do. I love history." I said and he chuckled to me as he motioned for someone to bring us champagne. He handed me a flute and we were talking when Seth and his wife walked over to us. He slipped an arm around his wife, but I couldn't help to notice his eyes were roaming all over me. He was a nice man, but there was something sleazy about him. I knew that I couldn't cause an international incident so I just smiled an acted dumb. The PM and Seth talked about different things between their countries, and he congratulated Seth on his engagement. The dinner was delicious and we were invited onto their patio for after dinner drinks. Seth accepted and I followed with the PM's wife. We were talking when she excused herself for the night, and Seth went to the bathroom. He left me alone with this man. I knew that the body guards were there if I needed them as well, but I was hoping nothing happened.

"I don't see a ring on your finger." he said and I shook my head no. He walked over and ran his fingers down my arm as he eyed me. I felt like a piece of meat. I went to move, but he slid his arm around me and I didn't like it. I tried to move, but he held me tighter.

"I'm always looking for a mistress, and I can pay better than the royal family." he said and tried to kiss me. I moved in time so he got my cheek, and I went to push him off, but he held me.

"STOP!" I said and he chuckled.

"I like fighters." he said and he wasn't letting me go. I didn't know where Seth was, but I didn't give a shit about an international incident anymore. I brought my knee up and connected with his groin. He let out a string of cuss words in French and I slammed my stiletto heel into his foot. I got out of his grasp as Seth came out the door. He ran up and pulled me away from him.

"She attacked me." he said as he pointed his finger at me and the body guards had realized something was going on. They came running in about that time.

"After you tried to rape her. She asked you to stop and you wouldn't." Seth said and the PM glared at us. Seth handed me to Braun, who was a massive man, and started to go after the PM. The other bodyguard, Drake, who wasn't a big guy, but he didn't put up with shit; he managed to stop Seth from doing anything dumb. We needed to get out of there now before this because a real problem.

"He's not worth it." I told Seth and he nodded. We turned to leave when the PM had to be a bigger dick than he already was. I wished that I had never come tonight.

"See you tomorrow night, Annabelle, and I hope your dress is just as tight." he said. Braun and Drake couldn't catch me, and I beat Seth to punching the PM right in the mouth. I felt the string of his teeth cutting into my knuckles, but the sound of his nose crunching was music to my ears. Braun pulled me out of there and Drake got Seth out of there. I had been there to stop Seth from doing anything stupid, but I had done it myself.

The ride to the hotel was silent as I let hot tears fall from my eyes. I was upset at myself, at the situation, and I honestly felt so dumb for even letting myself get to that point. We got to the hotel and Braun got Seth inside as Drake helped me in. Drake and I took a different elevator since I looked like shit; we didn't want anything to be said or even assumed.

"Are you ok?" Drake asked me and I looked down at my hand. I was surprised to see it was already swollen, bloody, and a rainbow of colors. I sighed and looked at him. He pursed his lips and wiped my tears from my cheeks.

"You shouldn't be upset... you handled yourself well." he said and I gave a small smile.

"He was an asshole." I said and Drake nodded.

"I'm just glad it was you who hit him and not the prince." he said and I nodded. I knew that would have been a real problem.

"Next time anything like that happens... even if you just want Dean to go away... yell." he said and I smirked.

"Does no one want me to be with Dean?" I asked out loud and no one in particular.

"No, we want you with Seth." Drake said as the door opened. Seth and Braun were waiting for us so I couldn't say anything, but I was looking at Drake in pure shock. He put his hand on my back and motioned for me to move out of the elevator. My feet paid more attention than my brain as I walked past them all and right to my suite.

"Annabelle?" Seth called as I walked past him. I opened my door and went inside. I went to shut it, but Seth managed to slip inside.

"Please, Seth, not right now. I have had a horrible night and my hand really hurts." I said as more tears threatened to fall. He carefully brushed the tears away as they began to cascade down my cheeks. He pulled me to him and I couldn't help myself as I sobbed into his chest. He ran his hands up and down my back in a soothing manner.

"I'm so sorry he hurt you." he whispered and I kept rubbing my back. I finally calmed down enough to step away and he pulled me into the bathroom. I saw myself and I looked awful. My hair was a mess, my make up was running down my face, and my hand was awful. I also realized that in the struggle that asshole had ripped my dress. Seth turned on the water and grabbed a cloth. He carefully washed the wound.

"You need to get it looked at." he said and I sighed.

"In the morning." I said and he nodded.

"I'm sorry I hit him." I said and he chuckled.

"I'm not, because I wouldn't have stopped at one punch." he said and I smirked. I looked up and Seth was looking at me with his deep brown eyes... there those feelings were again. I quickly looked away. He was engaged, and this wasn't happening. I was talking to Dean again.

"Annabelle..." he was saying when I stood up.

"Thank you for the help, but you need sleep." I said and he sighed. He looked like he wanted to say so much more, and I knew that I wanted to say so much more. I just knew that it wasn't right. He nodded and walked to the door.

"Good night, Annabelle." he said and walked out the door.

Seth POV

I walked out of Annabelle's room to see Braun and Drake sitting outside between our rooms.

"Is she ok?" Braun asked me and I nodded.

"She will be. She needs to get her hand checked tomorrow." I said and he nodded.

"Did you finally tell her you love her?" Drake asked me and I looked at him surprised.

"Good night." I said and walked into my suite. I couldn't believe that Drake had asked me that. I knew there was no way that they could tell that I liked Annabelle. I had Becky, and I was happy... wasn't I? I fell into bed, expecting sleep, but I just kept asking myself the same question... Was Annabelle the one person who could true make me happy?

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