Chapter 16

Ace stood there in shock as Carolina dragged Lexi away from him. Though she didn't tell him that her marriage was arranged he could tell by Lexis' heartbroken face and calmly trying to pull her wrist out of Carolinas' grip.

Carolina took Lexi to go see Prince Darien, he was dressed in a dark gray suit. They stood at the top of a staircase with a curtain.

Dairen: Alexandria, it's lovely to see you again.

She didn't want to say it, but she forced herself to.

Lexi: It's nice to see you again to.

He held out his hand and Lexi reluctantly grabbed it.

Darien: Come dear. Oh, and remember, just smile and look pretty. It will be good practice for when we're married.

Lexi: As you wish.

Darien: What did I just say?

Lexi rolled her eyes at that and was led to a giant crowd of people. They held hands and waited for Lexis' father to start the announcement.

King: It is with great honor, that I announce that my daughter will be married in one week from tonight to Prince Darien.

The curtains opened and Darien and Lexi walked out. Darien was grinning evilly and Lexi looked out and found Ace looking heartbroken. At that sight, her heart broke too.

Darien: I am very pleased that I will marry such a beautiful princess and I know how pleased she is to marry me.

After that speech made up of nothing but lies, Darien and Lexi went to rejoin the party. Lexi immediately went to go find Ace.

Ace: So your engaged.

Lexi: Ace, please, I just found out this morning.

Ace: But on the bright side, your fathers getting married.

Lexi: It's not that good. She killed my mother.

Ace: But last night you told me how much-

Lexi: She lied to me. She's been lying to me all my life. She hates my father, she hates my mother, and she hates me.

Ace: Then why won't you tell your father.

Lexi: I tried he won't believe me.

Ace: I think I know how to help you get out of this.

Lexi: Really? How?

Ace: Run away with me.

Lexi: What?

Ace: I love you. I did the first second I saw you I fell in love with you.

Lexi hugged him.

Lexi: Ok. I'll do it.

Ace: You will?

Lexi: Tomorrow night. Meet me at the hole.

Darien then went and grabbed Lexis' wrist.

Darien: Come Alexandria.

As he pulled her away, he dragged her outside and threw her against the wall.

Darien: Who was he?

Lexi: He was just a friend.

Darien: Oh, he was just a friend? Right.

Lexi: It's true.

Darien: I heard what you were talking about. And let me just say, I will never let another man lay eyes on you again. I will make sure you are nobodies whore. And also I want a male heir. I don't want some pretty weak little girl, I want a strong boy.

He threw her against the wall causing her to fall down and then grabbed her wrist and dragged her back inside.