Well here it is. The next chapter of Love Like A Rebel. This is where Drew comes in.

Many people were sold on their slave trade. May's hands were tied behind her back with her mouth tied. Since May was just a child she rode on a horse and didn't move. Others struggled and tried to scream but it was useless. All hope was lost and just the thought of being safe was no possibility. That's when May made a change. She decided that never again she will be Maylanni Priscila Alicia Isabel Doroteia Clementina Margarida Sofia Maple, princess of Castile. From that moment forth, she was just May.

She was taken off the horse and her mouth was untied. She was forced unto this stage like structure. They lifted her head forcing her to look up at the huge crowd.

"A young beautiful girl to be sold starting at $300."

"400!" someone called.

"400. To the man in the red tie."

"500."

"500. To the man in the white."

"800."

"800. To the Man in the blue."

"3,000."

"3,000 to the man in the black." She looked at him. Everyone tuned around to see a rich-looking man. "Any higher bids… No! Sold to the man in the black hat." The man walked up to the bidder was given the string I was tied to. He immediately untied May.

"What is your name?"

"May, sir."

"You don't have a last name?"

"No. Not anymore." The man helped her into the carriage. He knew there was something about her that made her… different. The way he held her posture or maybe he was just going crazy. He was getting old. He got into the carriage and sat. The carriage slowly drove off. There in the distance was a huge castle. It was beautiful. May was stunned. There was a beautiful garden outside with the most marvelous trees and a beautiful garden of flowers. The carriage stopped in front of the mansion. The man next to May stepped outside of the carriage and help out his hand to help the girl. She took it and stepped down. He led her inside the beautiful mansion. Four women waited at the doorway.

"Janet, Andrea, Natalie and Eloise. This is May, the new girl. You will help her get ready for tonight as ordered by Lady Michella."

"Come with us, May."

So May followed them into the bath. There she was bathed in lavender scented oils with delicate minerals and lots of bubbles. She was relaxed as her long brown hair was being washed. She didn't bother to complain or ask why.

"Good evening, girls." They stood and curtsied. "Is this her?"

"Good evening, Lady Michella." All the maids said together.

"Yes, miss. Roger brought her in this morning." One of the girls said to the woman who had walked in. She looked very young but she was not much older than May. May was only seventeen.

"She's lovely." She heard the lady say to the maids. May looked up at the lady. "Drew will surely love her." She looked at me and smiled. May knew what was to become of her. She would be forced to marry or worse become some unknown man's mistress. She would be forced to give up her life to serve one man. Lady Michella smiled. "Alright ladies, Continue your work."

The maids did as they were told just as the Lady commanded.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of the court but most importantly King Edward IV and Queen Isabella III. What would we do with our lovely King and Queen? Now we are the most powerful country in all the land maybe even the world."

"I'm flattered, Sir Ashton of Pallet."

"There is no need to be flattered when it is true, your majesty."

"You and your wife, sir, have truly been most trusted to me in all the land."

"Your kind words mean everything to us your majesty."

"But without further adieu," Sir Ashton interrupted, "We have come here to honor a true hero in England. He risked his life to save the King. He hasn't been in the military for long and now, I, Ash Ketchum, am proud to introduce a hero, a soldier, land a close friend. Sir Andrew of LaRousse."

The trumpet sounded in honor of the young hero. He walked through the crowd, the cheer was unstoppable. Drew bowed low to the King and said, "My lord, I do not deserve such an honor. I was just doing my job as a loyal and faithful servant."

The King stood with his sword he tapped Drew on the shoulder. "I, knight thee Sir Drew of Larousse to commander-in-chief of the army that will soon take over all of new found land in the west. Everyone applauded. "Before we start the celebration, we have a gift for you: A beautiful girl from deep within the land of Castile." As his words were being spoken the girl came down the staircase wearing a white mask and a beautiful white ball gown."We've brought her here for one reason only. She's yours Drew."

Everyone stared at the girl's beauty. Men looked with lustful eyes. She was innocent. You could tell by the childish spark in her eyes. She faked a smile and continued to walk. Then she curtsied low to the King, Queen and Drew.

He, too, was stunned by her beauty. More elegant that the red rose. Just like a princess. The enchantment they felt when they looked into each other's eyes was miraculous. He walked up to her and softly touched her cheek. She closed her eyes. May felt the spark when he touched her cheek. She closed her eyes. The action seemed so natural… so loving. The music played. Drew kissed her hand. May's knees trembled. She was scared of the feeling but she didn't pull away. May took a heavy breath as Drew held her and started dancing. Neither of them looked away as they hopelessly floated around the ballroom.

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