Hey guys, I hope you like this story so far. I am trying to get these chapters to you as quick as I can; in all honesty I am putting my main story off to finish these short stories. Fingers crossed I can get something over to you. Now long for D2 now - we are starting to get rumours that it could be shown at the end of June which is very exciting! Much love RSD xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox.

A couple of weeks had went by and things were starting to fall into place; Evie knew everything that I wanted for my wedding dress and I couldn't wait to see it. However Evie was keeping everything under raps as she didn't want me to see anything until she had completed the dress. I let her get on with it; I was actually looking forward to the surprise and I didn't really want to get in between Evie and one of her projects as I knew how scary she could be.

The invitations for our renewal had been sent out and everyone had replied saying that they were going to attend. The guest list was currently (Belle, Adam, the Fairy Godmother (as she was marrying us again), Lumiere, Chip, Mrs Potts, Cogsworth, family sercurity staff, Evie, Doug, Jay, Lonnie, Carlos, Jane, Freddie, Ally, Jordan, Nathan, Aziz, Chad and Audrey). I know that inviting no one else was going to open me and Ben to scrutiny but this was something that me and Ben wanted to do and we didn't need the whole kingdom there. So with this thought in mind; the same day that Audrey had received and sent back her reply I heard a very disgruntled voice stomp their way down the corridor toward's Bern's office.

"I wonder who this could be" I chuckled as I held Edward on the couch in Ben's office as Ben was at his desk doing paperwork.

"How they intend to hide this from us!" The voice snapped.

"How dare they!" She added.

"She's not very happy" I advised Ben.

"I wonder why" he sighed as he placed his pen down.

"I fail to see why this should be such a big deal" he added.

"I know" I agreed.

"Maybe we should just-" I started but stopped when Queen Leah came charging into Ben's office looking very disgruntled.

"Queen Leah" Ben said politely.

"What do we owe the pleasure?" He asked.

"I hear that you are hiding something from the council" she accused ignoring his question. Me and Ben threw each other a look before Ben answered.

"Are we?" He asked.

"I wasn't aware we were" he added.

"Don't play smart with me!" Queen Leah snapped.

"Do not have a tone with me Queen Leah!" Ben warned her.

"You might be an elder Queen; but I am still the King of this kingdom" he reminded her.

"How can we help you?" He asked again politely.

"I hear that you are to renew your vows" she replied.

"That is correct" Ben confirmed.

"Can I ask why the council haven't been informed?" She asked as she crossed her arms over her chest. I sighed and looked down at Edward, who was asleep in my arms, I hated the fact that some of the elder Kings and Queens tried to tell me and Ben what to do. I know that they are there to give advice but sometimes it felt as if we were being dictated to.

"Because it's going to be a very small family affair" Ben responded.

"The whole kingdom and council isn't invited" he added.

"I don't even know how you found out" he said. I know how she found out - Audrey will have said something!

"It's quite a well kept secret" he finished.

"So it was both of your intentions to hide this from us?" Queen Leah asked incredulously.

"Queen Leah-" I started as I tried to defend me and Ben and our decision.

"I am here to speak to his majesty!" Queen Leah snapped.

"Not you!" She snapped further. I looked down and pursed my lips; I wanted to try and defuse the situation but apparently I had made things worse.

"QUEEN LEAH!" Ben roared.

"DON'T YOU DARE SPEAK TO MAL LIKE THAT!" He shouted further.

"SHE IS YOUR QUEEN!" He finished. I looked up and noticed that Ben was now grimacing at Queen Leah and she looked completely taken back.

"Ben" I stated.

"Calm down" I advised. However Ben didn't look over to me instead he continued to glare at Queen Leah; I sighed. Ben hated the fact that some of the council members still chose to be difficult with me - especially Queen Leah.

"The reason why the council hasn't been informed is because we are renewing our vows with close family and friends only" Ben said coolly.

"I fail to see why this should be made such a big deal for!" he snapped.

"Very well" Queen Leah answered as she looked down to the ground.

"It seems as if you have made your choice" she added as she looked back up at him. I could now see that she regretted her actions but Ben wasn't going to let her get away with it. I started to feel proud of Ben as he had finally stood up to Queen Leah; so fingers crossed she would start to back down on other things.

"We have" Ben confirmed.

"Oh-" he started

"Queen Leah-" Ben stated.

"Yes?" She replied.

"Don't you want to say something to Mal?" Ben pushed.

"Ben" I said.

"Well?" he asked ignoring me again.

"I don't know what you want me to say" Queen Leah admitted.

"Yes you do!" Ben urged.

"Ben" I repeated. I watched as Queen Leah and Ben stared at each other for a few seconds before her eyes widened and she turned to look at me.

"I'm sorry Mal" she apologised.

"Your majesty" Ben amended.

"Your majesty" Queen Leah repeated. I knew deep down that she would hate this; but surely she had to see that she had to respect me - I gave her every ounce of respect for Lucifer's sake!

"Thank you Queen Leah" I answered with a small smile.

"I appreciate that" I added.

"I know you didn't mean anything out of malice" I finished.

"Thank you" Queen Leah said as she smiled however I could tell that she was really forcing it as the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"I guess I will be off" she said and she quickly turned and left the room.

"What got into you then?" I asked Ben incredulously as I stood up and started to walk towards him.

"I didn't like her speaking to you like that" he stated bluntly.

"She needs to learn" he added as I walked around his desk.

"You are her Queen" he continued as I leant on to the desk and looked down at him.

"She will treat you with respect" he finished as he looked up at me.

"Ben-" I started.

"No Mal" Ben said cutting me off. I knew that Ben was right; Queen Leah should respect that I am the Queen of Auradon - I just didn't want to make things worse.

"Ok Ben" I replied.

"I love you, you grouchy beast" I teased as Ben wrapped his arm around my stomach.

"I love you too, you beautiful dragon" he said happily as we both started to stare into each other's eyes.