Leslie was unpacking when AJ knocked on her door.
"Well, fancy seeing you here darlin", AJ said with a smirk on his face as he leaned against the frame of the door.
She chuckled before going back to folding.
"I'm heading to the hot tub, want to join?", he asked.
She raised a brow.
"Come on, I don't bite", he said.
She sighed and nodded.
"I'll meet you down there", she said.
His smile grew and she noticed how excited he got. He left her door and she grabbed her bikini. Putting it on before knocking on Hunter's door.
He opened it and smiled.
"Everything okay?", he asked.
"This AJ guy, is he married?", she asked.
He shook his head no.
"Just wanted to be sure", she said.
"He likes you, Leslie. Its why I invited him. He wants to get to know you", Hunter said.
She nodded.
"Good to know", she said, walking back and heading downstairs.
Hunter chuckled and closed his door. Bayley was in the room next to his. He just had to walk through the bathroom and open her door, but he couldn't do it. He was nervous.
What was the point if he couldn't be with her after this. He went back to his room and started unpacking. The door that connected his and Bayley's opened and she waved as she walked into his.
"Hi", he replied.
"Just wanted to let you know, Lynn called me and asked if I wanted to meet her and the girls down by the beach to catch some sun.", she said.
He nodded.
"Want to come? I'm sure King Roman and the other guys will be there", she said.
He couldn't stop his heart from beating so loud in his ears. It drowned out the no his head was telling him to say.
"Okay, just let me get dressed and we can go", he said.
She nodded and went back to hers.
Leslie found AJ in the hot tub already, he did a double take when he saw her.
"Wow", he exhaled.
She blushed. Removing her sandals and shorts before stepping into the hot tub. He bit his lip. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He cleared his throat as she made herself comfortable across from him.
"So, Hunter told me you were from Earth 1", he said.
She nodded.
"What do you do?", he asked.
"I'm a psychologist for the Guard.", she said with a smile.
"You like it?", he asked.
"I love it. Its what I always wanted to do. I always told myself I wasn't going to be like my parents, who just settled. You know", she said.
He nodded.
"It was a close call though. I was giving up and my sister, Lynn, she had to step up and be the adult. Which I really feel bad for. Then one day she gave me a swift kick in the butt and it woke me up. I served nine years in the guards. It was a win win, they paid for my schooling", she explained.
"So its just you, Lynn, and your brother?", he asked.
She shook her head no.
"After Lynn its Louise, 13. Then Levi, 11, Lexi, 9, and Lawrence, 8", she said.
"Wow, big family", he said.
She nodded.
"And you, any siblings?", she asked.
"Just me. You might think it was a lonely childhood, but it wasn't. I had plenty of friends", he replied.
Leslie nodded.
"No need to ask what you do for a living", she said.
He laughed, making her smile.
"Guess not", he replied.
"So why aren't you married yet? I thought all royals had to be married to take the throne", she said.
"Not in Sapphire. I'm allowed to take my time, but I never imagined it would take me this long", he said.
"What?", she asked.
"I know we just met Leslie, but I like you. From the second I saw you, I just knew you were it. I need a queen", he said.
Leslie didn't know what to say to that. He smiled softly.
"There is no rush. I have to court you for three months, engagement is six. We have plenty of time to get to know each other", he explained.
She met his eyes.
"And what if I don't like Sapphire region?", she asked.
He raised a brow, trying to come up with something. Meeting her eyes again, he moved closer to her, her legs wrapped around his waist. This felt comfortable and normal to both.
"Then come back with me after the trip. Look around, I promise you'll fall in love with it, and me", he said softly.
She swallowed.
"What do you say?", he asked.
She nodded. He smiled and leaned in, she closed her eyes, ready to feel his lips against hers. They landed on her cheek before moving closer to her ear.
"Not till you accept me and my region, my future queen", he whispered in her ear.
She bit her lip as he pulled away from her.
Everyone went to meet Lynn and Roman by the beach. Lynn waved from the steps. Bayley watched Hunter carefully, wondering if he still had feelings for her. He looked at Bayley without a second glance at Lynn and he smiled.
"So glad you guys could make it.", Lynn said, hugging Naomi and Ember.
Jimmy and Jey went to catch a football Roman threw them. She hugged Bayley next.
"Boys", Leslie said, shaking her head at the men who were tackling each other for the ball.
Lynn and Bayley giggled.
"Hey, Bayley", Lynn said, before Bayley could go and join the other girls.
"Yes?", she asked.
"Mind if we talk inside for a second?", she asked.
"Oh sure", Bayley replied, following Lynn into Roman's beach house.
Seth wondered what that was about and quietly followed them in. He kept himself busy by pretending to be looking for something to snack on. Lynn raised a brow at him, knowing what he was doing. She let him stay.
"So, I know you like Hunter and I want you to know that you don't have to worry on my part. I found him attractive, yes, but I love Roman", she said.
Bayley looked relieved to hear that. Her smile slipped.
"It doesn't matter anyway, they will never let me marry him", Bayley said.
Seth walked over to them.
"What if, Lynn can help you. She knows everything you'll need to know to be queen.", Seth said.
"But he can't just announce he wants to marry me, they'll look down at him", Bayley said.
"What if we told them that I was marrying him?", Lynn suggested.
Seth nodded.
"That could work. It gives you time to learn what you need.", Seth said.
Bayley stood and sighed.
"Its not just me needing to learn to be queen, its my job. My family and what they do", Bayley said.
Lynn stood.
"I got it. I'll make you my second. Having that spot will make everyone look at you differently and accept you. Having that job will boost your standards with the region", Lynn said.
Bayley looked between them.
"Could it work?", she asked.
Seth nodded.
"It did for Peyton. Before Dean met her, her parents were janitors. Dean fell in love and Lynn was going to make her second, the region didn't want it, but they saw the change Peyton made. You could do it too", Seth said.
Bayley nodded.
"Now we just need to inform Hunter of this plan", Lynn said.
Leslie went over to her brother.
"So, AJ wants me to go to Sapphire with him after this getaway is done", she said.
"Why?", he asked, tossing the ball back to Dean.
She raised a brow and he stopped.
"What? No. We don't even know him Les", Liam said protectively.
"This is my chance too", she replied.
"Over my dead body", he replied.
"I didn't tell you because I'm asking for your permission, I'm telling you to let you know. I'm old enough to make my own decisions", she said.
"Look how well that turned out before. You remember that don't you? The Captain or General, whoever the guy you were screwing, the one who cheated on you", he reminded.
"Why do you have to be such an asshole sometimes. I hate it when you do that, always throwing my faults back at me. I never did that to you, not even now", she said, before walking away from him.
AJ noticed and went after Leslie down the beach. Liam groaned. He noticed Bayley join the girls. Not finding his sister or Seth.
"Are you going to inform Roman of this plan?", Seth asked, as they walked into the kitchen.
She nodded.
"Of course. It gives him plenty of time to get divorced.", Lynn said.
Seth nodded.
"I'm so glad you're back", Seth said.
"Me too", she replied.
"Still planning on telling him about the baby?", he asked.
She nodded sadly.
"He deserves to know", she said.
"If you need me or want me to be there when you tell him, just let me know. I've got you sister", Seth said.
"Have I told you how wonderful you are?", she asked, hugging him.
He chuckled.
"Doesn't hurt to hear every now and then", he replied.
Sasha was fuming. He got her pregnant. Roman was going to get an earful from her. She made her way back to her side of the house and closed the door quietly.
Zelina and Billie noticed the look on her face.
"What?", Zelina asked.
"He knocked her up that asshole", Sasha growled, grabbing a vase and throwing it against a wall.
"Disgusting", Billie said, making a face.
"She can't have my crown, I'll be damned if she tries", Sasha said.
"Then get pregnant", Zelina shrugged.
"How Z? He won't even touch me", Sasha shouted.
Zelina smirked.
"The baby doesn't have to be his. Get him so drunk, you know he won't remember, get into his bed while he's passed out, naked. You have the crown right now, your baby would be his heir and not hers", Zelina said.
Sasha tilted her head and nodded.
"Yeah, it could work", she said softly.
"Call Scott, tell him to meet us and the guys. You can have a lot of fun trying to get knocked up", Zelina said.
Sasha smirked.
"Lets get out of here", Sasha said.