Lynn had told Leslie some of the things their dad did to her. Liam liked this, having his family together. Baron and Corey each apologized as well for their part in keeping the siblings apart.

"So any news on how to prove my husband is innocent?", Lynn asked.

Liam sighed.

"I'm afraid not. Not unless we find Aleister, but he is no longer in Emerald. Which means Hunter must have also paid for him to disappear.", Liam said.

"Where would he go? I mean, he can't come back here", Leslie said.

"Only one person knows him better than anyone", Liam mumbled.

"Seth", Lynn said for him.

Liam nodded.

"Baron, can you get him for me?", Liam asked.

Baron nodded and left the room. Liam didn't want to involve Seth, but they had no choice.


"Can you tell us why you think someone would want to blame you?", Steve asked.

Roman rolled his eyes, he already asked this question, just worded differently.

"Like I said, and like I'm going to keep saying, Hunter is the only one with a grudge against me. He would do anything to hurt me.", Roman said.

Steve nodded and rubbed his chin.

"Okay, say I believe you. Kevin and Scott say someone hired them to kill Taker and Kane. Said they had a Ruby uniform on. Now, correct me if I am wrong, but uniforms aren't just laying around for someone to grab.", Steve said.

"Correct. When a guard retires or is removed they also have to return the uniform", Roman said.

Steve nodded.

"So how did this uniform land in Hunter's hands, if it was him who ordered the hit?", Steve asked.

"I don't know, but my story isn't changing. Hunter and Shawn are behind all of this", Roman said.

He was growing agitated that Steve kept repeating his questions. All Roman knew was that he couldn't change his story.

"I checked the logs Roman…", Steve said.

"Its King Roman, just because I am under arrest right now, doesn't mean you call me out of my title", Roman corrected.

Steve nodded.

"Like I said, I checked the logs for Emerald. No one is unaccounted for or left during the time", Steve said with a shrug.

"That can't be right. Aleister Black joined Emerald. Could it be possible his name is still being processed?", Roman asked.

"Could be why I don't see it", Steve said, his expression never changing.

"Look, my wife is pregnant and I need to be there for her. You out of anyone knows how dangerous it is for a region if the King isn't there. Put me under house arrest, I don't care.", Roman said.

Steve nodded.

"Let me discuss it with the rest of the council, for tonight, you will be stuck here", Steve said.

He gestured for the guards to take him back to his cell. They had placed him by himself. He knew better than to fall asleep, especially with Hunter hiring people to clean up his mess.


Seth walked into the room with Dean and Baron. He looked at his husband.

"What's up?", he asked.

"You know Aleister better than any of us, and I know I asked you to stay out of it, but, I can't find him", Liam said.

Seth nodded.

"What can you remember, anything he said or showed you", Lynn said.

Seth paced.

"He talked about his mom and how he didn't have much of a relationship with her. Called her crazy most of the time", Seth said.

"And his dad?", Corey asked.

Seth shrugged.

"Never came up, he always changed the subject before I could.", Seth said.

"Then that is where we look", Lynn smiled.

"And what if Black isn't his real name?", Seth asked.

"It is", Leslie said.

She was on Liam's computer, typing in Aleister's name. His background popped up just like it would for any guard. She turned the computer.

"He put his dad's name and address down as emergency contact. His dad also gets everything if he dies. Guess mommy didn't make the cut", Leslie said.

"How did you get into that information? Its suppose to be secure", Dean said.

"The Navy, remember. We keep track of guards too. It also let's us know if there is an open position", Leslie said.

Liam nodded.

"I forgot about that", Liam mumbled.

"We go early tomorrow, the sooner we get him the better", Dean said.

Everyone nodded.

"Just bring Roman home", Lynn said.

"Of course, not a hair out of place", Dean bowed.

"Seth and I can go to get Aleister. Corey, you'll stay and don't you dare leave Lynn's side. Dean, you'll stay too, the more people I trust the better.", Liam said.

Dean nodded. He didn't want to leave Peyton again, he felt like he was away too much.

"So pregnant lady gets left behind again", Lynn pouted.

"Afraid so sis, not our call. You need to talk to your King", Liam said.

She rubbed her small bump.

"This is more important", she said.

Everyone nodded.

"Now, can we have a late dinner? These kiddos are hungry", Leslie asked.

"Oh, food sounds good right now", Lynn nodded.

The girls walked ahead as they discussed their cravings. Liam let Dean and Seth take the girls to the kitchen. He stopped Baron and Corey.

"Are we good here, gentlemen?", he asked, looking at both men.

"Yes", they both replied.

"Good", Liam nodded.


The next morning, Liam and Seth were packing a bag. They didn't know what to expect. Maybe his dad had moved and he didn't update the information. Seth walked up behind his husband and kissed his neck, his hands running up his shirtless chest.

"You haven't touched me in a few days.", he whispered.

Liam smiled gently.

I'm sorry my love, I just haven't been in the mood. I want to get all this over with and then we have to get ready for the baby.", Liam replied.

"But you do still want too, right?", Seth asked.

He was worried that with Aleister coming up again, Liam would push him away. He turned in his arms. Seth smiled, his husband was gorgeous. Everything about Liam was perfect to him.

"Of course baby, why wouldn't I?", he replied.

"Just because Aleister is back in our lives and, I don't want him to continue to get in our way.", Seth said.

Liam kissed him gently, letting his tongue swipe against his lips.

"He was your past. I am your present and future. No one is ruining that", he said.

Seth nodded. Liam slapped Seth's ass and Seth blushed.

"Now get these tight ass jeans downstairs and in the car. We gotta go", Liam said.

Seth nodded and grabbed his bag. Lynn met them by the door and hugged them both.

"Please be careful", she said.

She waved as they drove off. Seeing the time, she went back up to her room and got dressed. She knew what day it was and she never missed it. Just because she was under house arrest, didn't mean she was missing it.


Dean was making sure Peyton was eating and happy. He even made sure Lynn ate, she had snuck away when her brother and Seth were leaving.

"Hey, so what are we doing today?", Corey asked.

"Just going to sit outside for a bit and enjoy the warm sun. Wait for Roman to call, if they let him", she said.

Corey nodded.

"You don't have to sit with me. I'm safe out in the front yard. Guards all around", Lynn said.

"You need space", he said.

"Yes. Just a few minutes alone", she whispered.

He winked.

"Alright, but do not leave those front steps. I'll be by in a little while to check in and see if you need anything", Corey said.

She nodded. She knew Corey would leave her alone if she asked. Taking her keys out of her pocket, she made her way to her car. Roman had had it delivered to Ruby for her. On her way out, she bought some flowers.

Getting to the cemetery, she found the gated side and drove in. A huge hall with the word REIGNS in giant letters at the top. It was where the royals were laid to rest. Parking, she got off her car and walked in with the flowers.

Roman didn't know it yet, but she had a space made for Royal here, their unborn baby.

She placed the flowers and kissed the space that held Royal's name. The second set of flowers were placed for Roman's brother.


Once they reached Black Diamond, Seth put the address in and it let them know it was across the ocean. A small island that not a lot of people live on.

"Perfect for hiding", Liam said.

"Come on, the fairy boat leaves in a few minutes. We have to wait in line", Seth said.

Liam nodded and they grabbed their tickets. The man let them know it would be a few minutes before it arrived. They grabbed something to eat while they waited.

"So, you never knew anything about his family?", Liam asked.

Seth shook his head no.

"Why? All he ever was to me was a booty call.", Seth replied.

"So you liked his dick and the way he fucked you? I mean, you kept going back", Liam said.

Seth stopped chewing and looked at his husband, he swallowed.

"Li, don't start. We were having such a good day. Besides, he was before you", Seth said.

Liam moved to stand in front of Seth, hands on his hips and slowly moving under Seth's shirt to feel his warm skin.

"You're right, I'm sorry. I just can't help it, I can't imagine another man touching you the way I do or kissing you", he sighed.

Seth smiled.

"I couldn't imagine you being with a woman and, then you got engaged to one, not only that but knocked her up", Seth chuckled.

"I've been with plenty of women, but only one man. You.", Liam replied.

Seth wrapped his arms around Liam's neck and kissing him.

"I love you, Li. You got all of me, he didn't.", Seth whispered.

Liam nodded. Seth knew that Liam would still feel weird about admitting he is Bisexual. It's only been a short while that he's use to saying it and being out in the open about it.

He has to replace years of abuse and brainwashing, that it wasn't okay to be who he was.

"Don't be afraid to love me, they can't hurt you anymore. I've got you, and I will kill whomever I have to if they try to hurt you again", Seth whispered against his lips.

Liam nodded.

"I love you, my love", Liam replied.


Lynn couldn't help but imagine what her life would have been like if she didn't lose Royal. She smiled. She would probably be married to Roman for one, probably celebrating an Anniversary soon.

Birthdays with their son.

"But then that would probably change Stephanie and her daughters fates.", she whispered.

Things happen for a reason. Trying to change one moment, would change everything.

"Watch over your daddy for me, he needs protecting right now. I don't trust anyone but our family.", she whispered.


"What do you mean you let her go outside by herself?", Dean shouted.

Peyton rubbed his arm, trying to calm him, but it was no use.

"She needed a damn second, so I gave her one", Corey shouted back.

"Without a guard. She is under our protection right now, people are trying to hurt her and Roman, and you let her go alone", Dean said.

"You could give her space without losing sight of her. Man, my cousin's going to kill you", Jey said.

"Not right away though, he's going to torture you first if anything happens to her. Slowly, he's going to kill you", Jimmy nodded.

Jey did as well.

"Find her, if we don't I have to call Liam and Seth to get back here.", Dean growled.

They all took off in different directions. Maybe she was somewhere in the castle still, or at least Dean hoped.

"Dean", Peyton called.

He turned.

"Check the garage", she said.

He realized what she was trying to say. Remembering Roman had Lynn's car brought down here.

"Shit", he said, taking off to the garage.

And just like he feared when he got there. Her red Volvo was gone.

"Fuck", he growled.

Grabbing his walkie.

"Jimmy, get me in touch with Seth and Liam", he said.

"Damn", Jimmy replied, he didn't have to be told why.