Leslie felt a hand on her arm. She stopped and turned, ready to swat her brother's hand away.

"You okay?", AJ asked.

She exhaled and watched as the waves crashed. He crossed his arms over his chest and did the same. She would talk when she was ready.

"I told my brother that you invited me to Sapphire and he flipped.", she said.

AJ looked at her.

"See, I was seeing someone a few years back. I trusted him and I thought he was the one. My brother trusted him too. He saw how happy I was.", she said.

He could see how much it hurt her still. He decided it was best not to speak till she was done.

"One day I went over to surprise him, I had been gone for a few days for work. I got back early and went over to his. I found him in bed with one of my best friends. She ended up pregnant. He was planning on breaking up with me when I got back. Now they are happily married", she finished.

"I'm sorry. You didn't deserve that", he finally spoke.

She shrugged.

"My family and I don't trust anyone other than each other really. Only a handful of people have been accepted into our little fold. Roman, Dean, and Seth are three of those people. Then the girls came along and we have been one big happy family", Leslie said.

AJ smiled.

"You can trust me, Leslie. I would never do anything to upset you and if I ever do, its not on purpose. Call me out on it", he said.

She smiled.

"Oh fuck it", she said, before pulling him in and kissing him.

She pulled away and he smiled.

"You stole a kiss", he said.

She blushed.

"Now I don't know if I can trust you", he teased.

She nudged him playfully and he took her hand.

"I'm going to speak to your brother", he said.

"You and I don't need to ask him for any kind of permission", Leslie said.

"I'm not asking him for permission darlin, I'm letting him know of my plans for us. Whether he likes it or not, I am making you my queen", he said, lifting her hand and kissing her knuckles.

She smiled. He tilted his head.

"Come on, lets continue this walk till you are ready to go back", he said.

She nodded and they slowly continued their walk. He noticed a beautiful blueish seashell and bent down. He dug it out and cleaned it off.

"Wow, that's so beautiful", she said.

He handed it to her.

"Its yours. To remember the day I knew you would be my queen. To our future", he said.

She smiled and took it, looking it over before putting it in her sweater pocket.

Lynn and Seth came back with more food. The twins manning the grill.

"Leslie is vegan, make sure you set her food aside", Lynn reminded.

The twins nodded.

"Aren't you vegan too?", JoJo asked.

"I like to enjoy some chicken every now and then", Lynn said.

Her brother snorted and rolled his eyes.

"What's your problem?", she asked.

"Its just, every time Roman comes around, suddenly you are willing to have a little chicken and seafood.", her brother said.

"Boy, have you been moody today", JoJo chuckled.

"Its just, forget it, okay. Eat what you want", Liam said, before standing and walking towards the house.

"Ignore him, he's been cranky as of late", JoJo said.

"You aren't giving him any?", Lynn joked.

"Of course I have, but I don't know. He just seems distracted about something", JoJo said.

"Well, forget him I want to get into that water. It looks so fresh", Lynn said.

JoJo nodded and they went to join the rest of the girls. Lynn removed her shorts and tank top.

"Damn girl, when did you get this done?", Naomi asked Lynn, pointing to her rose tattoo.

Lynn smiled and looked on her left side hip. The red rose with hints of black she had done as a surprise for Roman while they were engaged.

"What does the writing say?", Peyton asked.

I'll Give You A Love That Reigns Forever

The girls awed, she turned and pointed to her shoulder.

"I got this one done as well", Lynn said.

It was a compass with a capital letter R in the middle and the needle pointing west.

"Does he know you have them?", Ember asked.

"No. I got them before I broke off the engagement. I was going to show him the night before, but, we never got that far", Lynn said, turning to look at Roman.

He was laughing with his cousins and friends. She realized since being back around him, she hadn't seen him laugh so hard or this much. She knew it was hard for him to be himself because most would treat him differently because he was a royal.

"You should show him now", Peyton said, elbowing her side.

Lynn smiled.

"Are you guys done cooking?", Naomi shouted.

The twins sent a thumbs up.

"Then come enjoy the water with us", Ember shouted.

The girls quickly ran into the water as the men followed after them. Lifting their women and laughing. Roman dunked him and Lynn into the ocean. Pulling up for air, he brushed his hair back and Lynn did the same.

He kissed gently.

"I love your smile", she said, touching his cheek.

"You should, its there because of you", he said.

She wrapped her legs around his waist. He rested his forehead against hers.

"Don't leave me again baby", he whispered.

She shook her head no.

"Not again, I should have stopped you from marrying her. I wanted too, so bad", she said, running her fingers through his wet hair.

They were going to kiss again, but Dean splashed them. Everyone laughed.

"Did you two forget we were still here", Jey smiled.

Roman and Lynn looked at each other before nodding. They turned on the group and splashed them.

Liam walked out of the house and watched the group. He couldn't understand how his sisters could let Roman, Dean, and Seth back into their lives like nothing happened. Maybe he was just being stubborn. Seth looked over at him and waved.

"Come on Li, have some fun", Seth shouted.

The group looked at him and shouted all kinds of things to get him in the water. Liam chuckled and stood, removing his shirt before making his way into the water. He lifted JoJo, who giggled and kissed him. Seth couldn't help but feel like second best. Peyton jumped on his back.

"Lets scare Dean", she whispered.

He smiled and nodded.

Leslie and AJ rejoined the group, she could see them in the water. She giggled.

"Looks like fun", AJ said.

She nodded. She turned to look towards the top of the cliff separating the houses. A man watched the group.

"Do you know him?", Leslie asked AJ.

He looked in the direction Leslie was staring and noticed a man, who was joined by another younger man.

"No", he said.

"Hey", she shouted.

The two men turned to look at her. They pushed themselves off the rail and got into their car before driving off.

"Weirdos", Leslie said.

AJ chuckled. They noticed Shawn park the car. Opening the back door to let the dogs out. Rain ran down the steps and to Leslie. Creed and Forrest behind her. Leslie lifted the tiny dog into her arms.

"Sweet as ever", Leslie cooed over the little dog.

"Who's this?", AJ asked, scratching her tiny head.

"This is my sister's yorkie, Rain", Leslie said.

Shawn walked over to them.

"Hey, just took them for a run at the park.", Shawn said.

"Hi Creed, look at you boy", Leslie said, scratching the wolf's head.

"Creed", Roman shouted as he walked out of the water.

Creed turned and ran towards Roman. Seeing Lynn, Creed went belly up so she could scratch it.

"Boy, you better get up", Roman said, hands on his hips.

Lynn giggled as she rubbed his belly. Lynn was there when Roman had picked Creed as his companion and guardian.

"Always a big ass puppy around you", Roman said, shaking his head.

"Hey, don't mess with my baby", Lynn said, as she continued to rub Creed's belly.

Creed whined happily and wagged his tail. Roman noticed her tattoos when she stood. He smiled.

"May I ask where these came from?", he asked.

"Take a look", she said.

He did and smiled bigger at each.

"You like?", she asked, looking up at him.

"I love baby", he replied, kissing her gently.

"Wow, not even hiding it anymore", Roman sighed and Lynn rolled her eyes before glaring at Sasha.

"What do you want, second choice", Lynn said with a smirk.

She knew that would bug Sasha, and by the expression on the other woman's face, she was right. Roman kissed Lynn's neck, not caring that Sasha was watching. Sasha went to take a step, Creed stood and growled at her.

Lynn smirked.

"That's my baby", Lynn said, patting the wolf's back.

Sasha stepped back. Creed had never liked her. Sasha looked at Roman.

"Just wanted to let you know, I'm leaving. I was called to a meeting on Earth 7.", Sasha said.

Earth 7 never got any reception, so if he tried to call, it would be dropped. So he wouldn't try to reach her. She was actually going to Earth 5 to meet Scott. Roman nodded. Sasha walked away, passing Leslie, AJ, and Shawn.

"I thought you would have more respect for yourself AJ", Sasha said.

"I do, its why I declined Billie when she tried to hit on me", AJ shot back.

Sasha rolled her eyes and left.

"Thank god", Lynn said, standing on her toes to reach Roman's lips.

"Lets eat", Jimmy called out.

Everyone sat, Lynn watched as Sasha and her minions packed their car and left.

"Hey, Nao, if you and Jimmy want to take the other side of the house, its free. You too Jey and Ember", Lynn said.

They nodded.