Disclaimer: I don't own Ms. Levine's stuff. Everything else is mine.

Author's Note: I could use some help w/the story. Please!

Replies to Reviews:

StardustPixie Thankyou, your advice was exactly perfect to follow. I found it in no time at all. I will keep it coming. : P

Smittened By Marauders I think it was Maurice. I think Arianna figured out that she was kidnapped from the things Chloe/Leah told her in "Big Secret."

WhiteCamellia The e-mail should work. Did you spell Caucasian right?

ElvenSilver Well, here is the thing, she really isn't a big part of the story. We are just supposed to find out about her situation and feel sorry for her. But you're right, I should have described their time together in more detail than just jumping ahead. (Be a dear? LOL)

Emma-J-Riddle-Thank you.

dancrchick-I'm trying. I'm trying.

Chapter 8: The Talk

My nephew and I sat down in leather chairs. I sighed, "Brandon, I need to do this kind of thing for a living. We cannot stay rich and happy if we are not rich." I could tell he was getting more annoyed after each and every word I spoke.

"It's not right," he said calmly. "How do you think they feel, being kidnapped and sold like they were some piece of jerky? After what I saw tonight, I think you finally met your match." Then he chuckled remembering something. Then I saw a dreamy look in his eyes. He was in love. I could see it then and there. It must have been Arianna.

"How much do you want her for?" At first he looked confused, and then horrified at my suggestion.

"You should send her and the others home where they belong," he said indignantly.

I bellowed with laughter. "Both of your parents would be proud of the arrangement."

He frowned, "I don't understand what you mean."

This just made me laugh harder. "Her," laughing, "real name," more laughter, "is," then he finally calmed down. "Her real name is Arianna, the crown princess of Kyrria."

My eyes widened in fear, horror, and realization. "Sh-she, uncle! Do you realize what could happen if Char and Ella found out about this? It would be catastrophic! The ties between Kyrria and Aythoria could be broken! We could go to war! If they found out that you, the King's only brother kidnapped her-"

He cut me off. "Not if you buy her and bring her back."

"Are you kidding? That would be worse!" I stood up and began to pace the expensive tapestry beneath my feet, with my hands entwined together behind my back. Faster and faster I paced thinking, "What has he done? What has my uncle done?" over and over in my mind.

Hearing this, I quickly ran upstairs to wake Natalie, I mean Arianna to tell her what her real name is. But I thought better of it as soon as I reached the servants' quarters.

It would be revealed to her in good time. For now, I just needed to wait.

Author's Note: Like? Sorry I haven't updated in a while. You know, chores and everything. Besides, login has been jammed.