A/N: I only own OCs

The Reign of Maddox, kizzyfur, & nattiebroskette- Thank you for taking the time to review!

The Reign of Maddox, thanks for the idea, he will make an appearance later.

Grace POV

I was greeted by two women when I walked into my room.

"Hi, I'm Paige and this is Tamina." Paige said and I smiled at them.

"Nice to meet you." I said as they curtseyed.

"Please, you don't have to do that." I said and they smiled at me.

"We can help you unpack." Tamina said and I smiled at them. They wanted to help, but I just wanted to be alone.

"It's ok. Thank you though." I said and they nodded.

"Do you need anything?" Tamina asked me and I had to admit that I was overwhelmed by them. I wasn't used to having people help me or being this nice.

"Do you want us to run you a bath?" Paige asked me and I glanced towards the bathroom; it was huge. The entire room was huge; I saw a balcony. I was glad to have one of those.

"That would be nice." I said and they nodded.

I sat on the bed as they got things ready. I saw the closet and opened the doors. I was surprised to see a large selection of shoes, dresses, night clothes, and jewelry.

"Do you like them?" Paige asked me as they came out of the bathroom.

"I am not used to having them." I said as I ran my hand over a light blue dress.

"They were all made just for you. We can make you something special if you need it." Tamina said and I nodded.

"Thank you." I said and they nodded. I wasn't ready when Tamina unpinned my name tag, and Paige started to unzip my dress.

"I got it, thank you." I said and they both gave small smiles.

"I'm sorry… I'm just not used to this." I said and they nodded.

"Just let us know if you need anything." Paige said and they turned to sit on a different couch.

"You can go for the night." I said and they both looked confused.

"I have dinner coming and the bath is fine. You both have beds that you like or rooms that you feel comfortable in. I will be fine tonight." I said, trying to reassure them.

"It's fine…" Paige said and I smiled.

"Please, go enjoy your night." I said and they smiled at me, and reluctantly left.

I took the bath and ate the dinner that was left in my room. The food was amazing; I wasn't used to this. I finally opened the balcony doors and stepped outside. I was overlooking the gardens and I instantly missed home. I felt a large anxiety attack sweep over me. I needed to get outside.

I ran to the doors, but two guards stopped me.

"Miss, you need to go back to your room." one of them said.

"No, I need to go outside." I said as I tried to get past them.

"Go back to your room or I will take you there." he threatened me. I didn't want to… I wanted outside. I needed fresh air.

"Please." I begged and tried to get past him again. He easily caught me and turned towards my room.

"Let her go… she can go outside." a voice said and I turned to see who it was. The man was tall, had disheveled hair, and looked confused.

"But, your highness…" he was saying and he held up a hand.

"I will escort her… she's not a prisoner. Open the damn door." he said with authority. I was grateful as they opened the door. I raced out there and doubled over as I took deep breathes.

"Please, sit." he said and I sat beside him.

"Thank you." I said and he nodded.

"Which girl are you?" he asked me and I sighed.

"Grace." I said and he nodded.

"I'm Dean." he said and I had the realization that he was the prince.

"Your highness." I said and he smirked.

"Dean." he said and I nodded.

Dean POV

I was sitting with Grace. She was much prettier in person than her picture. I felt for her since the world had just suddenly changed for her.

"Are you homesick?" I asked her and she nodded.

"Yes, I just had my entire life change because of you." she said and I nodded.

"I didn't choose to have this." I defended myself and she smirked.

"Right, so sorry that we interrupted your harsh life, your highness." she said dripping with sarcasm.

"You think it's easy living here? Having someone watch everything you do? Being critized for everything?" I demanded of her.

"What's the hardest thing you have ever had to deal with? They didn't get your food seasoned right? You don't know anything outside of these walls. You have never gone hungry because you couldn't find work, give up what you want because someone tells you they think that you should, or have so many rules placed on you that life some days don't seem like living because you are a flesh covered robot?" she hissed at me. I was surprised to hear that… and no one ever spoke to me like that.

"I… I'm sorry… forgive me. I am just as frustrated as you are." I said and she huffed.

"Why are you here? You can leave if you want." I offered to her.

Grace POV

I was grateful to be in the garden, but I didn't want to spend much more time with Dean. He was already rubbing me wrong. He didn't know anything that happened outside of his palace.

"I need to be here for my family." I said and I knew it was true. My family was receiving payments for me being here and it helped their status. He nodded in understanding.

"What does your family do?" he asked me.

"Artist." I said and he nodded.

"You paint?" he asked me and I shook my head.

"No, I play instruments." I said and he nodded.

"I hope to hear you play one day." he said and I smiled. I remember seeing the large piano in my room and wanted to play it.

"I doubt you will keep me around long enough." I said and he smirked.

"Maybe you will be the one I am looking for." he said and I laughed.

"I can't be… I have already given my heart away once and I don't extend on it again." I said and he looked upset.

"Oh, I'm sorry." he said and I waved it off. We sat there for a minute and I looked up at the stars. I knew that at least my father was looking at the same things as me at the moment. I knew as stupid as that was it gave me comfort.

"I will make you a deal… you can stay as long as I can let you if you agree to help me. I need an inside friend." he said and I liked the idea.

"Deal, I can be a good friend." I said and he laughed.

I was sitting beside him and he put his hand on my leg. I immediately punched him in the leg and stood up.

"I'm sorry. What was that for?" he said in a strained voice.

"I know what I was told and I am not breaking that rule." I said as he looked at me strange.

"What are you talking about? I just wanted to sit next to you. I didn't have any other intentions." he said and I really didn't believe him.

"That's not what we were told." I said and he looked confused as he pulled me back to sit next to him.

"What were you told?" he asked me.

"We were told that we shouldn't tell you no about anything." I said and he turned stone faced. I saw his fist ball up and he was upset.

"That's not something you should have been told, because it's not true." he said and I nodded.

"I am sorry I over reacted." I apologized and he waved it off.

"You just have to be my friend now." he said and I felt myself smile.

We talked a little longer before we had to go back in… he told me good night and I went back to my room. The bed was so comfortable and I was out in no time.

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