You know that romantic moment I just had with the love of my life?
Yeah, it was quickly ruined. Because at that moment, the guards throw open the doors for even more guards, holding back a fiercely fighting Nathan. Eugene immediately tenses up and tries to step forward and hold him back.
"Easy, easy. Let's see if we can get him to talk." I step forward and motion for the guards not to go any further. Nathan's still mildly struggling and eyeing me furiously.
"What is it, Princess of Disaster?" he says through clenched teeth. I simply shrug it off and fold my arms, looking as deadly as I can.
"You know what, Fitzherbert. How'd you hook up with Gothel." I ask, plain and simple. Nathan clenches his teeth and refuses to talk. Oh, this should be good. I smile evilly and motion for the guards to step away. I walk in a circle around Nathan(who is probably still holding a knife, mind you) while Eugene looks on quite nervously.
"Nathan, let me tell you the truth. I may be a fair Princess, but I can and will send you to the gallows unless you tell me. Guards." they immediately surround Nathan again. I lean in close, my face inches away from Nathan's. His ice-blue eyes are both unafraid and terrified of me.
"Now tell me. Where did you meet Gothel." I whisper the last part, and Nathan gulps, closing his eyes painfully.
"She…she came to me while I was riding through the forest. She said she knew I was and had a deal for me. She told me that if I pretended to court you and somehow get my brother out of the picture, she'd reward me well." Eugene's no doubt clenching his fists in anger. Frankly? I can't blame him. But still, I keep my game face on.
"Thank you for telling us Nathan. Guards, take him to the prison." they immediately obey my order and drag the angry Prince into the depths of the dungeons.
A/N AGH. I was writing this with huge inspiration, and then…my dad told me to get off. I WAS SO CLOSE! But I dragged out the end of the chapter, and stopped when I felt like it was a good enough cliffhanger. But at least I WROTE IT!