Chapter 51

King Derek

Derek woke up one morning to the light of the sun that went through a place in the curtains, it didn't bother him much in fact when that happened he just turned down to look at his wife. Genevieve was still sleeping, she looked so peaceful, he loved watching her sleep, she was his angel to hold and protect. He gave her a soft kiss in her forehead and then heard a knock at the door, he quickly got up and put his rope on. He opened the door to see Gabriel his trusted guard, with a card in hand. "I'm sorry to awaken you so early sire, but this note had just arrived at the palace and they told bring it to you immediately." Said Gabriel as he handed the card to Derek.

"no, it's fine Gabriel." Said Derek as he grabbed the card that Gabriel had given him and started to read it, when he was half way through reading it his eyes already had a worried look, and he was growing more worried as was close to the end of the card.

"How did this happen? What do they mean he escaped?!" questioned Derek, he couldn't believe what had just happened, yesterday they were celebrating the injustice of Levi to only find out he's gone. He escaped the night everyone was asleep, when he was being transported to his cell like the rest of the criminals.

"I want maximum security everywhere, a guard in every place of the castle entries from the outside and in the gardens, windows, and please don't alert anyone in the family yet. Just take is as an order and say you don't know why if they ask, I know Levi he'll try anything to get revenge, I won't let him harm my family." said Derek as Gabriel nodded and headed his way to complete Derek's orders. Once the guard was gone Derek headed to the wardrobe to change and quickly meet the rest but was stopped when he heard something. "Derek?" said a familiar voice he knew, he turned around to face his wife.

"Derek what's going on?" asked Genevieve once again, he looked at he and couldn't bring to tell her. "Derek…... he…. He escape, didn't he? Don't lie to me Derek, please." Responded Genevieve. "Yes. He did." Said Derek as he saw his gasp. "but don't worry honey, we will catch him, and I alerted the security no one is to leave and enter the gates without my permission, and every royal who leaves will be escorted by guards. We will catch him I promise you he will not hurt any of us on my watch." Said Derek as he kissed his wife before saying, "I'll meet you for breakfast Gen, I have to take care of a few things before I go." said Derek as he kissed her one last time before leaving.

As Derek closed the door to the room he and Genevieve shared he passed by Randolph and Edaline. "Derek My boy where is Genevieve?" asked his father-in-law. "she stayed in behind with Henry to get him ready, plus I have to do somethings before breakfast." Said Derek, as he saw that Edaline seemed confused. "Derek is everything all right?" asked Edaline worried. "I…. its better I tell you all after breakfast, but for now just don't…. don't leave the estate without telling me or without a guard." Said Derek. "Derek you're scaring me now?" said Edaline. "don't worry, I promise I'll tell you everything after breakfast." Said Derek and they nodded and headed their way as Derek went to meet his right-hand guard.

Queen Genevieve

Something about Derek saying the truth about Levi send chills one her spine "We will catch him I promise you he will not hurt any of us on my watch." Said Derek, but she couldn't help but worry for her son and children to come afterwards a criminal was out, even though Derek had promise to protect them how long would he be able to do it though. It won't be long before Levi would want to make an army again and this time take away her husband away from her. Just then Derek kissed her cheek and said, "I'll meet you for breakfast Gen, I have to take care of a few things before I go." After he left she got up and made her way to Henry's nursery.

Henry was about to be one year old in one week, the time went by so fast it felt like just yesterday I held him in my arms for the first time, I took him out of his crib and changed him into a cute blue and white long-sleeved shirt with tan shorts and some black shoes. Henry couldn't walk yet but at least he could stand for at least a minute before falling down but practice makes perfect, I took him into mine and Derek's room and put him on the rug and handed him his block to play with while I changed. Just as I had finished I heard a knock at my door, I quickly picked up Henry and went to the door to answer it.

"Hi Genevieve, are you ready?" said Lacey, at this Genevieve looked at her sister but couldn't help but smile and laugh at what she said, it was usually the other way around. "What do you mean Lacey?" she asked. "I am here to escort you and my nephew Henry to breakfast, and before you say anything the orders came from Derek, so you should just obey." Said Lacey. Genevieve would have said something but then Lacey would start asking questions and she wasn't sure she was ready to tell her sister yet what happened. "Alright then let's go." Said Genevieve as she walked with Henry in in her arms and his feet at her thigs.

"By the way you look very pretty Genevieve." Said Lacey as Genevieve thanked her sister and admire the long purple flowy dress she had, the dress was long that it had a tail in the back and they were covering the front of her feet. "do you know what's for breakfast this time Lacey?" asked Genevieve. As her sister walked while thinking. "I don't know…... I think maybe its eggs. Genevieve I can't believe Christmas is in three weeks." Exclaimed Lacey with joy. "yes, it's so close by did you hear the heavy snow we had this night its almost 4 ft of snow, very deep and the lake turned into ice." Said Genevieve.

"Maybe we can later go ice-skating?" asked Lacey, as Genevieve remembered what happened this morning, she smiled and told Lacey she will see. As they reached the dining room they saw that the twins had arrived same time as them. "We'd though we would be the late ones." Said Hadley, as she and Isla entered and took their seat like everyone else and then started eating, it felt like a feast because the table has; bacon and eggs, pancakes, waffles, cereal with grains, fruit, soup, with juice, milk, coffee, tea, and just simple water. "Genevieve can we go play outside please?" asked Janessa.

Genevieve didn't know what to say she only looked at her husband who gave her a soft nod, "Yes, you may but…. Only for half and hour, its too cold out and you girls could get sick, after breakfast wait 30 minutes before going out. I will ask one of the available guards to go with you." Said Genevieve, as the triplets were confused about this.

King Derek

After breakfast the triplets went to get ready for the snow, while Derek made his way to the study room to wait for the rest of the adults to get there. "what has happened?" asked Cortney confused. "this morning I received news from the court stating that Levi has escaped as he was being transported." Said Derek. "How can this be?" stated Randolph. "we don't know exactly what happened yet but one things for sure are in danger." Finished Genevieve. "How badly is it Derek?" asked Hadley. "Were up to the point where I need better protection and more people on guard that is why I am adding new officials to the castle, so there won't be a resin for people to leave." Finished Derek.

"What do you mean?" asked Isla. "there is going to be a doctor living with us for now." Added Genevieve. "Do we know him?" asked Courtney. "Of course, he's right outside as well as the rest." Said Derek as he left to open the door to reveal two men and a young gentleman. "this is doctor Philip you all know him, I have talked to him and he has agreed to take a position here, to his left is my right-hand guard Phoenix, I trust him in hand with my life. He will be circling the palace and gardens, if you ever need him for anything just call him, he will be station with the rest of the guards." Said Derek.

"Lastly, the guy next to him is Cole, hunter Cole. I know hired him because for once I believe and trust him, he was my father's friend son, he is here just as Phoenix, and that is to protect you all. Although he won't always be around in the palace during the day, his job is mostly to hunt down Levi around the woods near us with his crew, but he will always return in the afternoon with any news." Said Derek. "times are coming difficult, so we need to keep are eyes and ears open." Added Genevieve. "No one leaves and enters the estate without my permission, we can't risk losing any more people." Finished Derek, as he turned around from the Glass windows towards everyone as he finished the last sentence.

"Derek what if he tries to go to Tharras, I think I should leave?" asked Tobias, Derek knew that it was a matter of time before Tobias had to depart back to his own kingdom, but he knew that will not be possible right now. "No, Tobias, you are barely a young man you don't know the first thing about ruling a land son." Said Randolph. "He's right about that Tobias, you should stay here till things get sorted out." Added Genevieve. "Besides I don't think he'll try to go back everyone Knows what he did, he is basically banned from Tharaas as well. If they see him they'll kill him." Finally said Derek.

"I don't know, there's no one I have left as family that can take over for awhile it's just me." Said Tobias. "Tobias, if you Leave and Levi knows your on your way bac he will try to kill you, and then legally he can get his place back because there won't be any rulers left unless…..." said Fallon but then stopped and without making a scene she rolled her eyes at Isla, and then Derek understood what she meant. "unless I would have a wife who would be with carriage." Finished Tobias. "Tobias, you are like a brother to me. You helped me escape from your brother and helped me saved my sister and then stood up against your own brother, for that I owe you gratitude. Please I beg you to stay it will be safer for you, until we find your brother you aren't safe." Said Courtney.

"Tobias if you want we could write to the council in your home town explaining the situation and they could ask for your help here send letter to know what's going on and you could write back what orders you want them to do." Said Derek as looked at the boy. "But what if they don't want to listen to me? After all I'm a lad." Said Tobias. "If you want I could help you, I am the closest ally and king that is next to your kingdom, they'll have to listen to me." Said Derek. "You'd really do that for me?" questioned Tobias. "Of course, I would, you helped my family and kingdom when I needed it, I think it time I return the favor to you." Said Derek. As he looked at Tobias and he smiled to him and said, "Thank you Derek, you truly are and amazing person." Said Tobias.

Did you really think the story ended there? I am back guys sorry it took awhile but this past week I had state finals and was studying my butt off, and then I was stuck. But I am back now with new ideas and will continue to add a few new characters, just sit on tight, I will try to update when I can guys hopefully I can update on Friday I will try my Best. Anyways Levi escaped what will happen, will Levi be found soon? will Tobias leave earlier than expected? Will he and Isla make up? Wha about the new guys who are they will they fall for any princesses? till next time Love you guy. ;-)