"You really are alive", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded with a smile.
"I just, I can't believe its true. Here you are", Lynn said.
"And we have a lot to discuss", Stephanie said.
"Of course, please sit", Lynn said, gesturing to one of the couches.
"If you don't mind, my dad will be here soon as well. I told him what I plan to do and he supports me, along with my husband", Stephanie said.
"Randy", Lynn added.
Stephanie nodded. Roman sat beside Lynn and took her hand in his. Stephanie smiled at them.
"You've got a good one here, Roman", Stephanie said.
He nodded and looked at Lynn.
"I do", he replied.
Lynn leaned in and kissed him gently.
"So, how has the trial been going so far? I heard it was happening, but I try not to get involved with it too much. Don't need eyes on me and my family", Stephanie said.
"Badly, for Hunter at least", Lynn said.
"How so?", Stephanie asked.
"Bray kind of outed him, but didn't mention much. Then today Kane took the stand and said that the only reason Kane and Taker had it done was because Hunter asked for it", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded.
"But a friend of yours let us know what happened that day too", Lynn added.
"John?", Stephanie asked.
Lynn nodded.
"He found us in your little space, came down and realized what me and my friends were trying to do. Told us everything.", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded.
"I didn't say anything sooner because it was my word against his. You know, why would a King want his Queen dead. No one other than Kane, Taker, and Shawn knew what Hunter was doing, and of course Hunter's father.", Stephanie said.
Dean and Peyton walked in with drinks. Stephanie thanked them.
"I was also afraid he would realize we were alive and try to kill us again. I couldn't take the chance", Stephanie said.
"Of course, you had your girls to think about", Roman said.
She nodded.
"Exactly.", she replied.
"Did Torrie tell you we were looking for you?", Lynn asked.
She nodded, took a sip of her drink before setting it back down.
"When she said your name, I remembered you from the ice cream shop, when you walked in with his mom", Stephanie said.
"Yeah, I met your daughter", Lynn replied.
Stephanie nodded.
"Trial is tomorrow, my dad is going to introduce me as a witness. No one else will know but us", Stephanie said.
"You aren't afraid to come forward anymore?", Liam asked.
"A little. He is still a King after all, but my girls are safe. Randy knows to stay in hiding till this is over with. Whether I am dead or alive, he keeps those girls hidden till I come and get them", Stephanie said.
Lynn and Roman nodded.
"I also know I can count on your support, King Roman and you, Queen Roselynn. I also heard Trish and Lita might be leaning away from Hunter", Stephanie said.
"Its true. They feel like he's in over his head in certain situations. King Styles will also back you, I trust him, especially since he's also my brother in law now", Roman replied.
"Brother in law?", Stephanie asked.
"He's married to my sister", Lynn filled in.
She nodded.
"Finally, he has a Queen, I was starting to worry", Stephanie joked.
Lynn laughed.
"We might have a problem with Black Diamond, since Hunter and Finn Balor seem to have a weird relationship.", Roman said.
"If I may add something?", Seth asked.
Roman nodded.
"I think King Styles can convince Finn to help us", Seth said.
"How so?", Stephanie asked.
Seth glanced at Liam before looking back at Roman, Lynn, and Stephanie.
"I might have spoken to Aleister", he mumbled.
"What?", Liam shouted, making Seth flinch.
"When? I never noticed", Lynn said.
"Seth, you know better than to meet with that man alone", Roman added.
"Okay, I know, but Hunter gets chatty when he drinks and throws those little parties in his office. Aleister was coming out of the room once and, well, he got chatty too", Seth said.
"The point", Dean reminded everyone glaring at Seth.
"Right, the point is Aleister said Finn is helping Hunter, but only because Hunter helped him get Becky back from Taker and Kane.", Seth said.
"He feels like he owes Hunter", Roman said.
Seth nodded.
"But Finn trusts AJ, if we can get AJ to talk to Finn, maybe just maybe we can outvote Hunter out of his throne", Seth said.
"I like that idea", Dean nodded.
"So do I. Liam, call AJ", Roman said.
Liam nodded and rolled his eyes at Seth. Seth sighed.
"He has a right to be pissed", Roman said to Seth.
"I know", Seth mumbled.
Roman looked at Stephanie.
"You are more than welcome to stay here for the night. You'll be safe here, I promise you that", Roman said.
She smiled and nodded.
"Thank you, I would love too", she said.
Liam came back in.
"AJ is on the phone", he said.
"I'll take it in the library. Excuse me ladies", he said, leaving the office.
Dean stayed behind to keep an eye on them. Stephanie looked at Lynn.
"Looks like you took to Queen easily", Stephanie said.
Lynn chuckled.
"Far from it. Roman and I broke up a few weeks after that ice cream shop moment. I just wasn't ready", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded.
"I might have been born into this life and learned the whole royal thing since I was five, but it was still hard. The whispers, the judgment, and jealous women who wish to be in your position. I get it", Stephanie said.
"Exactly. I know he knew what I was going through too, but for me for someone who wasn't born royal, if I messed up, it would be worse", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded.
"True, and that's something neither he or I could understand. We fuck up and they blame our parents for not teaching us better. We can get away with it, hence, Hunter", Stephanie said.
Lynn nodded.
"I'm glad you decided to stay with Roman this time, you two make a cute couple", Stephanie said.
"Thanks. He's great", Lynn replied.
Stephanie laughed softly.
"And Randy? How did that happen, if you don't mind me asking", Lynn said.
"I don't mind. Hunter was off with Shawn, god knows where, although if you asked me to guess, I would say with his women. We both know who I am talking about.", Stephanie said.
Lynn nodded.
"Anyway, we got to talking because he was guarding me that day. He could tell I was sad and so he started telling jokes. Slowly it became a touch here and a touch there. Moved on to a kiss and then, well I think you can guess", Stephanie said with a wink.
Lynn giggled.
"Is there anyway we can get some wine?", Stephanie asked.
Lynn looked at Dean and he nodded before making a call downstairs to the kitchen.
"Its been a long while since I've been able to have a girls night with friends", Stephanie said.
"Well, you will have to do the drinking for the both of us", Lynn said, setting her hand on her stomach.
"Oh my gosh, congratulations.", Stephanie said.
"Thank you, we haven't told many people yet. Mostly because I was still spying on Hunter", Lynn said.
Stephanie nodded as Naomi walked in with a bottle of wine. She looked at Lynn.
"I know your ass isn't drinking", she said, before noticing Stephanie.
Speaking to a royal the way Naomi did was frowned upon. Stephanie laughed at the look on Naomi's face.
"Its okay, it just shows that you are comfortable with the Queen. I had a few people around me who didn't always treat me as a royal, it felt good", Stephanie said.
Naomi smiled and nodded. Stephanie poured herself a glass of wine.
Roman grabbed the phone.
"AJ", he said.
"Yeah, here, what's up?", he asked.
"You still talk to Balor?", Roman asked.
"Haven't heard from him in awhile. He stopped talking to me after he became buddy buddy with Hunter", he replied.
Roman sighed.
"Can I come and see you? There is something we need to discuss in person", Roman said.
"Of course, my doors are always open to you and Lynn. When do you plan to come down?", AJ said.
"Now", Roman said.
"Like right now? Now?", AJ asked.
"Yes, like I said, its important", Roman replied.
"Doors are open, see you when you get here", AJ said.
They hung up. Roman looked at Liam.
"Bring the car around", Roman said.
Liam nodded and left. Seth followed after his husband.
"Babe, can we talk?", Seth asked.
"Not now, we have more important things to worry about", Liam replied, without looking at him.
"I love you", Seth said.
Liam sighed.
"I love you too", he replied.
That's all Seth had to hear, and wanted to hear. Liam drove as Seth got in the passenger seat. Roman came out with his coat, Corey beside him.
"Jimmy, Jey, keep an eye on my wife. Any move from Hunter, call me and lock this place down.", Roman said to his cousins and guards.
"You got it", Jimmy replied.
He got in the waiting car and Liam drove off.
"You really think Hunter would come and attack Ruby region?", Corey asked.
"Wouldn't put it past him. All I know is that my wife and child are safe. Ruby will lock down if he tries anything", Roman said.
Corey nodded as they made their way to Sapphire.