DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of The Royals characters, however I own some original characters that you'll get to know them one by one.
I'm back for another chapter, hope you'll enjoy it ;)
MissieK: Yeah, you're right about the queen ;) And don't worry! I wouldn't let Jasper do things to the queen! :D
Luna: Here it is... And I hate Jasper/Queen as well and it wouldn't happen on my watch! :D And there's a bit of smut in this chap ;)
The song used in this chapter is "The Words" by Christina Perri.
HERE WE GO:
Chapter8_The Words
Staring at the pictures of their little adventure in Monaco was the only thing she could do at the moment and she sighed when she finally took her eyes off the one of them laughing in the water. She wasn't surprised that she still remembered the rush when he spun her around. She couldn't forget how hard her heart beat when he stared into her eyes. She couldn't forget any of it.
She threw her phone away and got off the bed lazily but she stepped on something and it got her attention. She lowered herself to the ground and saw his black bowtie, the one he wore to the ball. He had thrown it on the floor that night and no one seemed to care. She touched it delicately, reminiscing the events of that night in just a quick second, and her heart ached.
She stood up and put the bowtie on the little desk next to her bed and it was then that she noticed the picture of her mother and herself and her stomach turned. Ted had simply informed her that Jasper was relocated to the queen. To the freaking queen. The one person she didn't want involved in anything even remotely related to Jasper. But it had to be her. Not Cyrus, not even Liam, but the evil queen herself.
And the saddest part was that Eleanor was sure her mother would soon find a way to get rid of Jasper, like she tried with Ophelia. She wouldn't want her daughter, princess Eleanor of all people, to end up in the bed of a bodyguard, a commoner.
Ophelia had Ted behind her and her mother couldn't really harm her but Jasper had no one. Not that she knew any of his friends or family. She was in love with a man and she had no idea who he really was, who his family was, or even where he lived. She couldn't believe the things he had told her every now and then but even if they were true, he still had no one.
But yet, she couldn't deny the relief she felt knowing he wouldn't be punished. He would simply be taken care of. He would disappear and she would never get the chance to really know him or to really love him. Her mother would see to that.
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Ted walked in, ordered a few guards around, and then turned his eyes towards Jasper. He gulped as he awaited whatever was going to happen to him. But to his surprise, Ted motioned for a guard to free his hands and Jasper couldn't help but rub his wrists after the cuffs were taken away.
Ted turned his back towards him and started: "If it was up to me, Mr. Frost, you were already on your way but… circumstances have made me choose differently… You are not going to receive your punishment."
It took everything in Jasper not to sigh in relief and Ted continued: "However, you have been relocated. From now on, you will be guarding Her Majesty, the queen." Jasper thought he had misheard him and asked: "I'm sorry, what?" He turned around and by the look on his face, Jasper figured Ted had no say in the matter himself. It was decided for him.
Ted shook his head and said: "It's late so you should go home but tomorrow, six in the morning, you are expected behind Her Majesty's doors. Do you understand?" Jasper only nodded, still numb from the shocking news.
Ted looked at him strangely, standing in the middle of the room and looking confused, and then cleared his throat. Jasper raised his head quickly and excused himself quietly. Before the doors could close behind him, he heard a guard explain to Ted: "The princess's detail will be there in an hour."
He couldn't catch the rest of the conversation but it already sparked a fire inside of him. He had only an hour to go and see her. He had to. She stood up to Ted for him without any hesitation; something he didn't even dare to dream.
As the elevator started going down slowly, he finally felt the weight of the news on his shoulders. He was no longer supposed to protect Eleanor but her mother. And even though the thought of not being close to her was unbearable, he was grateful that he was going to get to see her from time to time.
But one thing was clear as day to him. After a while, everything would fizzle, her feelings, his own, and he would have to watch her with someone else and he would have to be fine with it. There was no way they could have whatever they were having when they were no longer together.
The doors opened with a click and he stepped out feeling less like himself. He couldn't even control his legs, they were taking him towards her room. He knew nothing was going to be the same after today and he desperately wanted to hold on to what they were, what they had, even if it was for a short time.
He stopped right in front of her doors, hesitating for just a quick moment, but then he opened them with force and watched her gasp. She was standing near her bed, a hand taped to her chest in shock, and he beamed when her eyes lit up after a quick moment.
All of the lights land on you
The rest of the world fades from view
And all of the love I see
Please, please, say you feel it too
He closed the doors behind him and slowly walked towards her. He stood right in front of her and took in her presence fully and he breathed calmly after a long day. She opened her mouth but nothing came out and just like that, he kissed her hard on the lips.
And all of the noise I hear inside
Restless and loud, unspoken and wild
And all that you need to say
To make it all go away
Is that you feel the same way too
Eleanor almost stumbled from the force but managed to hold on to his arm and kiss his back with the same excitement. She had never been kissed like that, not by others, and not even by him. There was something different about it but she couldn't put a finger on it.
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
The kiss didn't last that long and Jasper pulled away only to look at her again. She gulped as he scanned her eyes, her nose, her lips, and her chin. She tried to do the same thing but she kept getting distracted by his lips.
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
He gently ran a finger on her arm, leaving goose bumps everywhere, and lowered his head once more. His lips landed right beneath her left ear and she sighed when he kissed it repeatedly. He dragged his mouth down and left several kisses on her neck and then moved to her jawline.
And all of the steps that led me to you
And all of the hell I had to walk through
But I wouldn't trade a day for the chance to say
My love, I'm in love with you
She closed her eyes, barely standing, letting him kiss his way around her face and nothing felt more right than that. And as the moments passed by, she could feel the familiar lump in her throat but she knew she couldn't cry in front of him. Not that night. Not their last night.
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
Jasper let his kisses show her how he was experiencing because there were no words worthy of describing how he felt at that moment. And when he pulled away and she opened her eyes, he knew leaving her was the hardest thing he ever had to do in his life.
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
She took off her top and threw it on the chair without saying anything. He shrugged off his jacket and his shirt came off next. She unclasped her bra while staring at him and he blinked slower when she let the delicate material hit the ground.
She gulped waiting to see what he was going to do next and he simply unbuttoned her jeans. She dragged the pants down and he unbuckled his belt in return and his pants hit the floor as well. He snaked a hand around her bare waist and pressed her body against his.
Her breast were resting on his chest comfortably and her head was against his neck. His fingers slipped in her underwear and he pulled it down as she lifted her legs to help him out. Her own hands grabbed the edge of his boxers and she gently pulled them down.
They stood in front of each other, naked, but somehow neither of them could move. They both knew it was the last time and it was the proper farewell they needed for their relationship. And even though nothing seemed fair at the moment, they were both going to get what they wanted.
I know that we're both afraid
We both made the same mistakes
Jasper made the first move and bent down to kiss her again. She let herself get lost in the kiss and before she knew it, he had scooped her up and put her on the bed. The sheer touch of their bodies, rubbing against each other, was driving them both mad.
His hands ran down and cupped her breasts and as she moaned for the first time that night, he realized he wasn't going to hear that sound for the rest of his life. Apparently she came to a similar conclusion and started moaning without stop until his ears would be filled with the delicious sound.
An open heart is an open wound to you
And he knew they didn't have much time until the next detail arrived and he hated that he had to rush things but there was no other way. His hands moved down to her thighs and soon he pulled away and positioned himself between her legs.
She was already wet and he couldn't resist a big proper lick and she opened her mouth in a silent cry. He watched her writhe around and was surprised how much she was forcing herself to be quiet and not call out his name.
He didn't waste any more time and guided his cock towards her entrance. She shut her eyes as he slipped the tip inside and then took in a sharp breath as he pushed it all in. He let it stay there while he lied on top of her.
He slowly started moving and started torturing her with hard and patient thrusts. He let his head rest next to hers, his breath on her neck and hers on his, and kept the pace. Her eyes popped open and her hand grabbed his back helplessly as he started to speed things up.
And in the wind of a heavy choice
Love has a quiet voice
And as both their breathing quickened, he pulled his head up a bit, just enough for them to stare at each other. The room was dead quiet except for their shaky breaths and the sound of their bodies joining happily.
Still your mind, now I'm yours to choose
She was getting closer and as her eyes rolled back, he wished he could tell her how much he adored her. How much he loved her. But it was news even to himself. And as he was about to finish, he felt a pang in his heart as a realization clouded his mind. He was in love with Eleanor.
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
Let my love be the light that guides you home
Everything seemed blurry for a few minutes until he realized he had emptied himself inside her and she was hardly breathing under him. He pulled out with a quiet groan and avoided her eyes for a short moment.
She slowly moved close to him and rested her head on his shoulder. The silence was filling the room again and she was safely in his arms. And as he listened to her breathing, he felt the urge to confess, to tell her, tell her something, anything. But the fear of tomorrow and their uncertain future was stopping him; little did he know that Eleanor was dealing with the same issue.
And I know
The scariest part is letting go
'Cause love is a ghost you can't control
She almost let the truth slip out in the middle of it all but she felt like her mouth had been sewn shut. She didn't want to risk it that night, she didn't want to say the wrong thing, hear nothing back, and get hurt.
I promise you the truth can't hurt us now
So let the words slip out of your mouth
But they both could feel it in the air. It wasn't silence filling the room, it was love. And even though neither of them confessed, they both heard the other one saying those three magical words.
No words said, no words needed.
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Jasper jumped awake when the doors were kicked open and his eyes landed on Peter, a fellow guard. Peter was stunned when he saw Jasper in Eleanor's bed but quickly overcame his shock and said: "We have to get the princess out of here. Security level one."
Jasper's eyes widened at the sudden news but he got a hold of himself and said: "Wait outside. I'll get her out." Peter wanted to object but seeing that the princess was probably naked under the sheets and with him, he stayed silent and marched out of the room.
Jasper called her name a few times but she just groaned in her sleep. He jumped off the bed and wore his clothes in a hurry and grabbed hers as well. He lifted her up and started putting clothes on her. In the middle of him pulling her jeans up, she opened her eyes.
"What are you doing?" She asked groggily and he explained: "We have to get you out of here. There's been an attack. We have to hurry." He pulled away as she started wearing her clothes on her own and he continued: "Your new bodyguard is outside. You have to go with him." Eleanor shot him a confused look and asked: "What about you?" He shrugged and said: "I'll go see what happened. You have to hurry." And with that, he gently pushed her to the door.
She grabbed his arm and ordered: "You're coming with me." He opened the doors and saw Peter pacing nervously. He ignored her words and told him: "Take good care of her, alright?" Peter nodded and motioned at Eleanor to follow him but she didn't move.
Jasper raised his voice: "Go, now." She argued: "I'm not going without you." Peter almost yelled: "With all due respect, Your Highness, we're already late. We can't risk you being out in the hallways any longer than this."
Eleanor shouted at him: "Shut up!" And then she turned to Jasper and said: "This is an order, Frost. You're coming with me." He sighed and grabbed her hand and dragged her towards Peter. She grunted, trying to stop him that he shouted: "Stop this. I'm coming."
She stopped struggling and soon the three of them were in the tunnels and they stopped in front of a locked door. Peter spoke into his microphone: "Sir, I have princess Eleanor and Jasper Frost with me." They couldn't hear what Ted had to say but the door opened anyway.
Peter ushered Eleanor inside and when Jasper wanted to follow, he put a hand on his chest and stopped him. Jasper already knew this was coming so he calmly stepped away before muttering: "Protect her." And Peter nodded before he went inside and shut the door behind him.
A moment later, he could clearly hear Eleanor's shouts coming through the door: "Open the door. NOW." There was a moment of silence and then to his surprise the door did open. Eleanor was standing in front of him, her face red, and she ordered: "Get in."
He hesitated for a moment but walked in and closed the door. When he turned around he was faced with so many faces, all of them showing different emotions. Ted was quite angry while Marcus seemed surprised. Liam and Ophelia seemed content but the queen looked absolutely annoyed. Then there was Cyrus, who looked like he didn't give a crap.
Finally the attention wore off and Liam asked Ted: "Are you going to tell us what's going on?" Eleanor supported her brother: "Yeah. And where's our father?" Jasper knew in situations like this, the king and queen were secured first but he was nowhere to be seen. And he also knew what security level one meant. An attack on one of the members of the royal family.
And after a moment, Ted confirmed what Jasper feared: "The king had been attacked."
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