A/N: I only own OCs
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Dean POV
I was amazed at Grace's actions. She had shown us all that there is story to everyone crimes. I knew that father was pissed off. He deserved it, but I knew that this was partially my fault. I had suggested to put the harder criminals in the main ceremony. I wanted to see who could do it and again, Grace showed up everyone. I knew that she was the one, but I was just so hurt.
I was called into the library with father. He had two of his advisors in there. The others were with the girls, mother, and the international guest.
"Your stupid little test failed. The people love her." father said and I nodded. I knew that I had to be careful what I should say.
"I am sending her home." he said and I felt panic go through me.
"You cannot do that. I am the only one who can send people home." I said and he glared at me.
"Send her home." he said.
"I love her." I said and everyone looked at me in shock.
"You cannot love her. She's not even in our circles. She's an outcast." he said.
"And she has shown better judgement than anyone else. She is caring, thoughtful, and understand the people." I shot back.
"I understand that people. I do. I have the ads running on TV about the rebels and everyone seems to be fine with it." Father said and I knew that he didn't understand the people. He couldn't. He had barely walked out of the castle so he couldn't know anything out of these walls.
"I am choosing her." I said and turned to leave.
"You will not be my son if you choose her. I will banish you." he said and I sighed.
"I would rather be poor and happy than King and an asshole." I said as he grew more angry by the second.
"Get out!" he shouted and everyone rushed out the door. I was the last one out and he was glaring at me.
"Do you really love her?" Seth asked me as I walked with him and Magnus.
"I do." I said as I went to get ready. I wanted to talk to Grace, but I knew that I would have to wait until tonight.
Grace POV
I was excited as I got ready. I had been sitting with the Italian guest. They were wearing the same pin as Stephanie, so I knew what they wanted. The countess was very fun and lively. I knew that she would make a good ally, but I knew also that I had pissed off a lot of people today. The other girls, Stephanie, and even the queen had told me I had done well, but I knew that the king and Dean had final say.
"You look beautiful." Paige said and I turned around. I was a butterfly, complete with black wings, and my dress had splotches of color all over it. I could extend my arms and it looked like a butterfly. I was always amazed at their creativity.
"Thank you." I said as I hugged them.
"You will surely win after he sees you." Tamina said and I smiled.
"I don't know. I made a few people mad today." I said and Paige waved it off.
"You only did what was right. You can't fault anyone for doing what they believe is right." she said and I knew that she was right.
"Are you ready Lady Grace?" a voice said and I turned to see Seth.
"Yes, thank you." I said and he smiled at me.
We began to walk to the ball.
"I will warn you that I was told to make sure you loose, but I think you are our salvation. You have to stay strong no matter what happens." he said and I smiled, but felt extreme panic shoot through me.
"Was it the king?" I asked him and he nodded.
"Yes, but I can't do it. I will tell him that you evaded me." he said and I took a shaky breath.
"Dean loves you… just make sure that you never give up." Seth said as we got to the door. I gave him an appreciative smile before we walked into the ball. The entire room was decorated.
"You look beautiful." a voice said and I turned to see the girls. AJ was a vampire, Eva was a greek goddess, and Brie was an angel.
"You all do too." I said as they took our pictures. I still had to admit that I wasn't used to this part of the whole lifestyle. You had to have a picture for everything.
"Welcome to the ball. I hope that you enjoy this and I have a surprised for you all." Dean said as we all turned to see him standing at the top of the main stairs.
"I have brought one family member to enjoy this evening with you." he said and we all turned. I was so happy to see my father. I ran and hugged him.
"Grace, you look amazing." Dad said and I hugged him. I turned to see Dean looking at us. I sent him a smile and I was glad when he returned it.
We spent the rest of the night dancing, eating, and I was just grateful to have time with my father. I was dancing with Seth when I saw Dean talking to my father.
"You will be his." he said and I couldn't help but laugh. I blame the champagne as Seth shook his head. I danced with a few more guards since there wasn't many other people around. The King and Queen made appearances. The Queen hugged all of us and the King remained at the front of the room. He didn't even act like he wanted to be there.
I was glad when the night was winding down. I was talking to Brie, her mother, and my father.
"May I have this dance?" a voice said as a hand appeared in my face. I turned to see Dean looking at me. He was a pirate and looked amazing.
"Yes." I said after my father nudged me.
We began to dance and everyone was looking at us.
"I am sorry that I took so long to dance with you." he said as my fingers played with the hair on the base of his neck.
"I didn't think that you were going to." I admitted and he inhaled deeply.
"Grace, I can't stop thinking about you. You drive me mad, but I love you for it." he said and I nodded.
"Thank you for bringing my father." I said and he smiled at me.
"I know you and him are close." he said and I smiled.
"When are you sending me home?" I asked him and he chuckled.
"Hopefully never." he said and I shook my head.
"Thank you for the dance." I said as the music ended. I curtseyed to him and he smiled as I left.
We stayed around a little longer. My father was staying near my room and I hugged him at least 3 times before going to my room. I couldn't believe that he was here. He made me want to go home.
I felt like I hadn't even slept when I was awoke by Paige.
"You have to get up. You are needed at the ceremony." she said as Tamina laid out a nice simple dress for me. I could tell that something was wrong, but they wouldn't tell me.
I walked out and my father was talking to Justin. We were escorted out to the front of the castle. They had a stage set up and a post. I was not sure what was going on, but no one looked happy. I sat down next to Eva and my father.
"We are here today to punish the traitors." Dean said as he took the stage. He wouldn't look at me; something was defiantly wrong.
I watched in horror as Magnus walked up on the stage. He was in his uniform from last night, but it was torn and disgusting.
"He will be sentenced to 15 lashings and will be banned from the country." he said and Magnus stood there looking at the ground.
"The person he was caught with will also be sentenced to the same thing." Dean said and I watched in horror as they brought the other person on the stage. I wanted to scream.
A/N: Who is up there with Magnus?
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