Ohhh my goodness! It has been so long since I have updated, I feel so terrible! I hope my fans and followers are still with me?! Please feel free to message me with any suggestions or ideas, it has been so long that I am starting to forget my own ideas! Well here is the long awaited new chapter

Startled, I lifted my head, turning it to get a glimpse of him. My heart began to pound, so I jumped to stand up.

"Y-your majesty," My voice shook, and I tried to fluff the wrinkles out of my dress discretely.

I looked down at my shoes, "I did not see you there, I thought you were the guard."

I motioned to the ground where I was just laying." I-I was just..."

But he cut me off with his hand, shaking it, "No, there is no need to explain, the gardens are just beautiful this time of year. I understand the power they have over people. However, please do not let me interrupt your time, I was simply just trying to clear my thoughts, there is nothing like the fresh air. If you would like some company for a few moments, I would gladly oblige." His kind smile followed.

My brain screamed no, but my heart said yes, "I would not at all, if it is your wish..." My tone implied a reply, but he simply just moved to lay down.

He closed his eyes, and breathed deep. I was unsure of what to do, so I just resumed the potion I was previously in, trying to ignore the handsome Prince beside me.

I stared into the sky, imagining the life I could have had. The silence between us was painful, I could not bear it, but I was unable to speak.

I turned my head slightly to see his face, perhaps I could figure out was he was thinking. When I turned, my eyes met his, for he was already staring at me. I got lost in his beautiful brown eyes, I did not occur to me that this was wrong. I should not be here with him, alone, doing things we used to do. It is too much of a risk, I am still America after all, the crazy, impulsive, insane red-head that fell for a prince. I could do anything, say something that could jeopardize all I have worked for, and Maxon as well.

Still, warmth ran through me, and color rose to my cheeks, but his eyes did not falter.

He spoke very softly, "You are Shea, correct? The new maid?"

I nodded slowly.

"Where are you from?"

"Here and there, I travel a lot."

His eyebrows furrowed, curiosity struck him. His face revealed he was thinking about something.

"Do you like it here?" He asked.

I smiled, "Yes I do, It grows on you."

He began to sit up, and he looks to me. "If it were safe, I would allow you to work here in the gardens daily. So instead, is there any other specific job you would like to do here? I feel as though we have too many maids already." He chuckled, trying to cut the tension between us.

His question was random, and unusual. It shocked me, why was Maxon taking such an interest in a regular old maid? Does he do this with all of them?

I regained my focus, and tried my best to sound like a true palace maid, "Well, your Majesty, I am extremely grateful for the job I have been given, It would be shameful for me to complain."

He gives me a knowing look, and makes a throaty "Hmm.."

He asks something else, "How are the living quarters? Are they healthy?"

I laughed a little, "They are fine, your Majesty."

"I see."

The conversation seemed to be fading, so I got up saying, "I do not want to be late for work."

I turned to look down at him, he stood up, and seemed confused, "Isn't it a bit early for your duties? I only seems to be a little past five o'clock."

I stared at my fingers, which were playing with a string on my dress. "Yes your Majesty, but I really should go. I am a mess, and not presentable."

He shook his head, and ran his fingers through his hair, "You look beautiful to me." His eyes found their way to mine again, giving me that unexplainable feeling.

I blushed deeply, stuttering, "T-thank you your majesty, but I really must go." I curtsied, and turned to leave.

I took my first step, and barely I heard him whisper something under his breath, I believe he cursed.