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Grace POV

You could feel the tensions in the palace since the rebels became braver. The king made less appearances and every now and then you could hear him in the other room screaming at different people. Dean was also looking more and more stressed. The queen had started to sit with us in the common room. We had been here for 6 months so we were all used to each other. Eva was still trying to sleep her way to the royal position. Brie seemed distant some days, but I figured she just wanted to go home. I had to admit that I missed my family.

I didn't want to sit in the common room after our lessons for the day. I was walking down a hallway and listening to the rain hit the large windows. I heard quiet giggling and looked up to see Dean flirting with AJ. I looked away, but couldn't help feel jealous. I knew that he was going on dates with the other girls and spending time with him. I just felt that we were close. He would talk to me about the other girls, his father, and anything going on. I was sure that I knew things I probably shouldn't. I had already learned the different between the two rebel groups and realized that the ones who chased me into the woods were actually the peaceful ones.

"Lady Grace?" a voice called and I turned to see Magnus. I smile at him as he handed me a piece of paper. I quickly looked at it and found that Stephanie wanted to talk to me. I made my way back to the room where we had our lessons. I quietly knocked and she motioned me in.

Stephanie POV

I knew that the king was fighting to have this selection end. I also knew that Grace was our best hope for Dean. I had spoken with the queen and she loved Grace. The king didn't think that she could do a thing for the monarchy.

"You wanted to see me?" She asked me and I smiled. She was so proper for a lower level.

"Yes, I wanted to speak to you about the selection." I said and she nodded. I motioned for her to sit and she sat next to me.

"You are the front runner, but you need to win the king over. He's not sold on you, but the rest of you are. I know that you can help Dean, help get this country right away, and possibly stop the rebels. You are the only one who can possibly understand them." I said and she nodded, but still looked like she was processing things.

"Why are you telling me this?" she finally asked me and I smiled at her.

"Because there are important people coming in two weeks. They are from parts of Europe. We need them to be allies. They have heard about you and some of them don't disagree with the rebels. You are the only girl here that I think would be able to talk to them. I don't think they would be immediately allies, but if you made it through the selection then it would help." I said and she nodded.

"The queen is going to test you all. You and Brie are going to work together on the guest from Europe while AJ and Eva are going to host the guest from Asia. You need to nail this." I said and she nodded.

"Are you going to tell anyone else yet?" she asked me.

"No, but I wanted you to be prepared. The queen will tell everyone in 2 days. She's also pulling for you." I said and Grace gave a small smile.

"Thank you." she said and I hugged her before she left.

"Did you talk to her?" the queen asked me as she walked in a few minutes later.

"I did." I said as I curtseyed.

"Good, she needs to win." she said and I nodded.

"Sorry if this is out of line, but what about the king?" I asked her and she smirked.

"I will take care of him." she said and I curtseyed before she left.

Grace POV

I was walking back to my room when I heard whispers. I turned the corner to my room and saw Dean kissing AJ. I was stunned and he made eye contact with me. I quickly turned around and found an alcove to hide in. I knew that it was probably happening, but I still didn't want to see it.

Dean POV

I mentally kicked myself when I saw Grace. We made eye contact and I already knew that she wasn't happy. I quickly excused myself from AJ and went to go find her. I couldn't find her, but found Seth.

"What's wrong?" he asked me. I must have looked beyond frustrated.

"Grace saw me kissing AJ." I mumbled and Seth nodded.

"You are the prince. You can do that." he said and I shook my head.

"I know, but I didn't even like it. I think I want to end the selection." I said and Seth looked surprised.

"Well, you know what to do." he said and I sighed.

"Yeah, have a Halloween party." I said and he laughed.

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