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.

Hi everyone!

So I was still hyped about the trailer and I wrote this new chapter as well :D

As always, I'm completely stoked about the love you have for this story, as well as for Captured, and even though the reviews weren't that much, I still get enough motivation from all of you to go on... :)

So, without wasting anymore time, ENJOY:

Chapter18_Old Friend

Jasper felt the warmness of sun on his face and he realized the morning had arrived. He carefully opened his eyes and looked down at Eleanor sleeping peacefully against his body. Without even a touch of makeup or a comb through her hair, she looked breathtaking. Like an angel.

And as if she had noticed his longing gaze, she opened her eyes half-way and smiled. Jasper muttered: "Morning, Princess." Eleanor wrapped an arm around him and mumbled: "No. Not morning. I still can sleep…"

Before Jasper could respond, a couple of kids started running towards the water and their loud shouts made Jasper chuckle. Eleanor groaned in response and announced tiredly: "I do not like kids." Jasper smirked and asked: "Not even our own?"

Eleanor's head shot up and Jasper saw shock written all over her face. He kissed her quickly and said: "Now you are awake." Eleanor frowned and tried hitting him on the chest but Jasper took her hand and kissed it. Eleanor rolled her eyes but deep down she was grinning like a fool.

Jasper stood up and stretched himself before asking: "So, what do you want for breakfast?" Eleanor smiled and said: "I'm craving waffles like crazy! But only if you make it." Jasper chuckled and said: "Alright. Let's go back to the villa then."

Eleanor jumped to her feet but her smile turned into a pout when Jasper offered the big hat he bought to her. Jasper came closer and gently put the hat on her head before saying: "Trust me, you look good." Eleanor whined: "I hate hats." Jasper put his hands around her and said: "Babe, I promised I'll protect you. The less we draw attention here, the better. If you hate it that much, wear it for my sake. I'll lose my head if anything ever happens to you…"

Eleanor let out a quiet 'fine' and then pulled back saying: "But the breakfast should taste amazing. That's the deal." Jasper bowed sarcastically and said: "Whatever you say, Princess." The kids around them started laughing and Eleanor tried to hide her own smile when she said: "So much for not drawing attention…"

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"Len?" Jasper shouted for the second time but there was no response. He poured the flour mix in the waffle maker and washed the berries they bought on the way. He put a mix of strawberries and blueberries in a bowl and went to check on the melted chocolate.

He heard her light footsteps and turned around only to be stunned. Eleanor was smiling shyly at him, wearing his light blue shirt, half-buttoned, with a pair of blue panties. She came closer and asked playfully: "Anything wrong?" Jasper finally found the strength to talk and let out: "No. Everything's… perfect."

Eleanor hopped on the cabinet with a grin and childishly moved her legs before whining: "I'm hungry..." Jasper grabbed the bowl of berries and put it beside her. Eleanor's face lit up as she bit into a fresh strawberry and Jasper bit his own lip watching its juice wetting her lips.

Eleanor felt his lust all around her, embracing her, so she asked teasingly: "Want one?" Jasper nodded quietly and she took another one and put it against his lips. He opened up and took a bite while looking into her eyes.

Eleanor pulled the berry away and asked: "How does it taste?" Jasper ran a hand on her bare thigh, making her shudder, and replied: "Sweet…" Eleanor went on: "Let's try again..." She bit the rest of the fruit but didn't chew on it.

Jasper gulped knowing what she meant and as he moved his hand higher up, he kissed her wet lips. Eleanor moaned as soon as his hand went under her shirt and Jasper's tongue easily brushed against hers, taking the piece of fruit back to his mouth.

He pulled away smirking and chewed on it as Eleanor watched breathlessly. After he was finished, his face came closer to hers and Eleanor asked shakily: "How does it taste… now?" Jasper licked her earlobe and enjoyed her trembles before whispering: "Like honey… Just like you…"

Eleanor couldn't stop the low moan leaving her throat and Jasper smirked on her skin. He went to lick his way down that an alarm started beeping in the kitchen. Jasper pulled away and turned off the waffle maker before looking back at her.

Jasper asked with a chuckle: "Breakfast or sex?" Eleanor giggled and hopped off before saying: "Might be the first time I turn down sex." Jasper turned to imaginary audience and said sarcastically: "My girlfriend, ladies and gentlemen!"

Eleanor chuckled before snaking her arms around his neck and kissing him lightly on the lips. She pulled back and said: "Don't be grumpy. I'll make it up to you babe…" Jasper's face lit up and he let out: "It's your first time."

Eleanor frowned, not understanding what he meant and Jasper explained: "You calling me babe…" Eleanor sort of blushed and asked: "You like it?" Jasper raised his eyebrows and murmured: "You have no idea…"

Eleanor felt the heat rise up in her chest but she had to push it down if she wanted to eat, and she was hungry as hell. So she chuckled innocently and went to grab the bowl saying: "Let's eat outside." Jasper nodded and went to put the waffles in plates.

Eleanor sat down on the grass and watched as he brought their breakfast in. She licked her lips as she saw the chocolate-soaked waffles with berries sitting on top of them. Jasper laughed looking at her expression but Eleanor didn't mind.

Soon they were finished and were just sitting, enjoying the warm sun and the occasional breeze. Eleanor asked all of a sudden: "Should we go to a few casinos until lunch?" She saw Jasper flinch, for a small moment, but then he shrugged and nodded.

Eleanor picked up the plates and Jasper tried to joke: "Princess is working. Someone take a picture!" Eleanor gave him the finger as she walked in with him on her tail and asked: "Should I remind you of the last time we were here and I worked plenty, Frost?" Jasper hugged her from behind, making her squeal, and said: "I'm reminded. I loved it."

She smiled to herself and put the plates in the sink before saying: "Now, let's wear something fabulous and go out."

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"Pick that one." Jasper quietly whispered in her ear and Eleanor picked the card he was referring to. To her surprise it was the winning card and she giggled loudly before kissing him as a sign of thank you. She pulled back as he collected her chips and asked: "How did you know?"

Jasper put his hand on the small of her back and said confidently: "After a couple of months working in a place like this, you'll eventually learn some tricks." Eleanor looked at him and saw his strange expression so she tried to lighten the mood: "So should we win a lot of money?!"

It worked since he laughed and asked: "And get beat up for cheating?!" Eleanor's eyes widened and she asked: "Do they really do that?" Jasper nodded and said playfully: "Except this time, they can't touch you, and you just have to watch them beat the shit out of me!"

Eleanor chuckled and Jasper asked half-offended half-playful: "You like that, Princess?!" Eleanor shook her head but she was unable to hold back her laughter which somehow made his heart melt. He pulled her close on an impulse and as she wasn't expecting it, she gasped a bit.

Jasper whispered: "You're going to be the end of me, Princess, you know that?" Eleanor smiled shyly and pulled his head towards her face and gave him a long kiss. When she pulled back and stared into his eyes, she felt the whole casino spin around them. People were fading away; no one was there. They were the only two people in the world.

"Jasper?" A female voice burst Eleanor's little bubble and she turned her head towards it annoyed. She sensed Jasper's body tensing the moment he laid eyes on her. Eleanor had to give it to her, the girl was tall, blonde and in one word, gorgeous. But she wasn't looking at Eleanor, she was looking at him. How did she know Jasper?

The moment she asked that question from herself, Jasper stepped closer to the girl and asked: "What are you doing here?" The girl shrugged with a strange smile and said: "Travelling. What about you?" Jasper put his hands in his pockets and said simply: "Same."

The girl finally looked at Eleanor and then back to Jasper before saying: "Aren't you going to introduce me, J?" Eleanor mentally punched the girl for calling Jasper, her Jasper, J but she kept a calm face. Jasper looked back at Eleanor and she could see worry in his eyes. Who the hell was she?

Jasper smiled weakly and said: "Len, this is Sam. From Vegas." The simple sentence was enough to ruin their whole trip but Eleanor was trying to be mature about things. She had decided back at the palace that she was not jealous of someone she hadn't even seen. But then again, the girl was standing right in front of Eleanor.

Finally she managed a bright smile and stepped closer to shake hands with Sam. She let out: "Nice to meet you, Sam. I'm Eleanor." Sam shook her hand with a shocked face and as Eleanor pulled away, she explained excited: "Wow! The first time I saw you, I thought you only looked like her! Umm… Like yourself, I guess!"

Eleanor asked: "You know who I am?" Sam frowned and said confused: "Everybody knows!" Jasper chuckled nervously and regretted not pushing Eleanor to wear a hat to the casino. Eleanor gave a polite chuckle to the girl and asked Jasper: "Should I leave so you two could catch up?"

Eleanor was proud of herself for managing to say that but she secretly wished Jasper would say no. And thankfully he shook his head and said: "No, stay." He turned to Sam and said: "So… it was nice seeing you, S. Have fun."

Sam gave him a smirk and said: "I sure will. But not the kind of fun you'll be having!" Eleanor looked down, a bit uncomfortable, and Jasper rolled his eyes at his ex. She went on: "You were good but I never thought you had it in you to bag a Princess." Eleanor looked up and knew she couldn't hold her tongue anymore: "The Princess."

Sam chuckled a bit and Eleanor didn't like it but she wasn't going to say anything else. Jasper calmly answered: "And I didn't bag her. Let's show some respect, Samantha, alright?" Samantha threw her hands in the air and let out a playful 'fine' followed by a chuckle.

Eleanor took Jasper's hand, signing him that they should walk away, and Jasper said quickly: "Later, I guess." Samantha kept quiet and watched the couple walk away towards the exit door. Her smile faded away and she whispered: "Later, it is."

So what did you think about the Samantha reunion?! I told you, happy times won't last...

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Love,

S