Today was the day of the Queens meeting. Lynn smoothed her hands down the ruby red sundress. Grabbing her tan sandals and putting on light makeup. Patricia and Peyton helped her learn a lot about the other Queens and who their husbands or wives were.
"You look beautiful, my love", Roman said, setting his hands on her hips.
"Just a little nervous", she said softly.
"Don't be. If anyone can do this, its you", he replied.
She smiled at him in the mirror.
Once they arrived, Peyton took Lynn's arm.
"Don't worry, I will stick by you if you need any help", Peyton whispered.
Lynn gave her a thank you smile. Getting inside, Lynn recognized some of the women Patricia and Peyton helped her study.
"Queen Reigns, I'm so glad you could make it", a woman said, approaching Patricia.
"Remember her?", Peyton whispered to Lynn.
"Yes, that's Queen Stephanie from Emerald region. She's married to King Hunter and they have three girls", Lynn whispered.
Peyton smiled and nodded.
"Let me introduce you to Peyton, and my son's girlfriend, Roselynn. Girls, this is Queen Stephanie", Patricia introduced.
Both girls bowed. As Patricia spoke with Stephanie, Peyton and Lynn went around. Peyton would point to a woman and Lynn would have to say who they were.
"That's Queen Trish's wife. Toni Storm", Lynn said.
Peyton nodded.
"Now, should we mingle or continue to test you?", Peyton asked.
Lynn took a deep breath.
"Mingle, but I don't know how to introduce myself. I mean, I'm just a girlfriend", Lynn said.
Patricia had walked over and heard Lynn. She took her arm and smiled.
"You introduce yourself as the future King of Ruby region's future Queen", she said.
Peyton nodded with a smile.
"Or just future Queen of Ruby", Patricia said, laughing softly.
She noticed Lita join Toni. She took Lynn over to them and they bowed.
"Queen Patricia, Trish sends her apologies. She couldn't make it this time", Lita said.
"Well tell her I said hello. We have to get together some time and chat", Patricia said.
She noticed Lita's eyes flash to Lynn and then back to her.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce you to my son's future Queen, Roselynn", she said.
Lita held her hand out and Lynn took it.
"Lita of Opal", Lita said.
"I've heard a lot about you and your region. I think its great that its all women. Men sometimes take us for granted in the way we think", Lynn said.
Lita smiled and nodded.
"Glad to hear it", Lita said, before excusing herself.
Toni smiled.
"I should follow, but couldn't leave without introducing myself", Toni said.
Lynn bowed.
"Oh please don't. If you are going to be future Queen, you never have to bow again", Toni smirked.
Lynn smiled and nodded.
"Also, we would love it if you came to Opal to celebrate our butterfly festival next weekend.", Toni said.
"Sounds great, I would love to come", Lynn said.
"See you there", Toni said.
She stopped and faced Lynn again.
"Also, you should know there's another woman here pretending to be Roman's future Queen. I believed it up until you showed up with Queen Patricia", Toni said.
"Sasha", Peyton mumbled.
"Yeah, that's what she called herself. Full of it if you asked me. Didn't like her one bit, so please don't bring her to the festival", Toni said, winking before leaving.
Lynn looked at Patricia and Peyton.
"She probably already talked up the whole room", Lynn said.
"She might have, but judging from Toni's reaction, it wasn't a good talk. You are nothing like her, show them that and let them make up their own minds about you", Patricia said.
Lynn nodded. She did as Patricia said, and the women seemed to have liked her. Stephanie approached Patricia, who was smiling proudly at Lynn.
"He picked a good one.", Stephanie said.
Patricia nodded.
"He did. I'm just afraid she's going to realize its too much trouble and that he isn't worth it all. My son would be heartbroken.", she replied.
"If she leaves, it won't be because she can't cut it. It will be for something different. She was made to be a Queen", Stephanie said.
Patricia smiled.
"From your mouth to God's ears", Patricia said.
"Well, I just came over to say goodbye. I need to get back to my girls.", Stephanie said.
Both women bowed to each other before Stephanie left. Her eyes went back to Lynn as she bowed to the other women. Lynn came over excited.
"We were invited to Opals butterfly festival.", she said.
"Oh, their festivals are always so beautiful.", Patricia smiled.
"Will Roman be allowed to go? I know men aren't really allowed", Lynn said, as she and Patricia started walking.
"Of course he is, he will be with you.", Patricia nodded.
Lynn nodded.
"How did you like today? Not as bad as you thought.", Patricia asked.
"You were right, I didn't know why I was so nervous. Everyone was lovely", Lynn replied.
"Except for Sasha, of course", Peyton added.
"Yeah, all except her, but I was still polite. Didn't let her get to me one bit", Lynn said, proud of herself.
"Good.", Patricia nodded.
Getting home, Lynn had showered and ate dinner early. She wanted to work on her book. It was almost done. Fixed and with a few new added chapters to it. Roman smiled from the doorway as he watched her.
He finally walked over to their bed and crawled over to her. He leaned over the laptop and she jumped.
"You scared me, I didn't see you", she smiled.
He finally left a kiss on her lips.
"I know. I've been watching you for a couple minutes. How's your book coming?", he said, before standing and walking into their bathroom to shower.
"Almost done, well if my editor doesn't make me write any chapters over again", she replied.
He poked his head out of the bathroom.
"They are going to love it", he said.
"Oh, did your mom tell you, Queen Toni invited us to the butterfly festival", she said.
He smiled at her excitement.
"She did, and that's great my love. We will definitely be going", he said.
"I knew Sasha would pull a stunt like that. She knows none of them like her. Jealous bitch", Dean said.
Peyton had filled him in on today and Sasha's little stunt with telling the other Queens she was the future Queen of Ruby.
"Lynn didn't let it faze her. They all loved her. She played it cool just like Queen Patricia told her too.", Peyton added.
Dean nodded.
"Good. I'm sure Roman is proud of her", he replied.
"And you?", Peyton asked.
He shrugged a bit.
"You know I'm proud of her. She's come along way. I admit, I didn't think she could pull it off, but I'm not too proud to say I was wrong.", Dean said.
"Good. You should tell her, you know.", Peyton said.
"Not till she has that crown on her head. Don't need her slacking in the middle", he replied.
Peyton giggled and shook her head at him.
Seth wrapped his arms around Liam, kissing his shoulder.
"I missed you today", he whispered.
Liam smiled and turned to face Seth.
"How did my sister do?", he asked.
"Nailed it.", Seth replied, leaving kisses on Liam's face.
Liam chuckled.
"Now, I really need you to nail me. It feels like I haven't seen you in weeks", he replied.
Liam kissed him softly.
"Anything for you", he whispered against Seth's lips.
He crawled onto Seth and kissed down his neck.
"So, before things go any further. Can we talk about something?", Seth asked.
Liam groaned as he continued his trail of kisses.
"Baby, please", Seth said.
Liam sighed and leaned on his elbow.
"You couldn't have said that before the nail me comment", Liam chuckled.
"Sorry. It will be quick though", Seth said.
Liam nodded.
"So, you know when Lynn and Roman get married, I know for a fact Roman will want you as his guard. He will be moving me to be Lynn's guard.", Seth started.
"Where are you going with this Seth?", Liam asked.
"Well when you move here, they'll bunk you with other guards.", Seth replied.
Liam raised a brow.
"And they won't want me banking with them?", Liam asked.
"That's not what I mean, I just...", Seth sighed.
Liam watched Seth blush.
"I have a house on the property, I just never use it because I wanted to stay close to Roman and Dean. Never had a reason to use it", Seth said.
"And?", Liam asked.
"When you move here, will you move in with me? Turn my house into a home?", Seth asked.
Liam smiled.
"And marry me?", Seth asked.