Ok so here is chapter 4, hope you enjoy :-) No Copyright Intended!

Chapter 4

Eleanor's Point of View

"You're trying to tell me that my mother, the Queen has been having an affair with you for years?" I questioned Alistair.

"Yes, we are in love." He confirmed.

I was in shock, all I could think was 'how could she do this to us?' I was sitting open-mouthed when Alistair's phone rang, breaking the awkward silence. He showed me the caller ID. It was my mum.

"You need to tell her you have me." I told him.

"I'm guessing that is why she is calling." He replied as he slid the screen.

Putting the phone to his ear he got up and walked out of the room leaving me alone to my thoughts. I still couldn't process what he was saying. I didn't want to believe my mum was capable of so many lies. Especially not with us getting alone so much recently.

I was about to get up and go listen to his conversation when I heard a tapping at the window. I hesitantly pulled back the curtain only to see Jasper on the other side. He was gesturing for me to open the window.

"Jasper?" I whispered as I pushed the window open.

"You need to come with me now." He stated, skipping the pleasantries.

"I can't just leave." I replied.

"Eleanor you don't understand you are in danger, now come with me!" Jasper cried.

I could hear the faint sounds of Alistair returning to the room so I tried to weigh up the best options as fast as I could. Eventually I settled on Jasper, seeing as how I trusted him slightly more than the stranger claiming to be my father. So I swung my legs out the window and jumped into Jasper's waiting arms.

"Good choice Princess." He smirked as he pulled me away from the house.

We had just made it out of sight when a black car pulled up. As soon as it stopped Lucius stepped out.

"What is he doing here?" I whispered.

"Get down." Jasper hissed as he pulled me to the ground.

We watched from our hiding place as Alistair went into the house. He wasn't inside long when he emerged alone. As soon as he did two different men got out of the car and went into the house. It was then that two loud bangs echoed from the house followed by the two men leaving again and speeding off in the car with Lucius.

"No!" I cried as I tried to get up.

I felt Jasper hold me down as the car sped off. Once he was sure it was gone Jasper released me and I raced into the house.

Helena's Point of View

Alistair answered on the second ring and it was a relief to hear his voice. At least I knew he was willing to communicate.

"Please tell me the video footage I just saw wasn't you?" I asked straight away.

"Depends on the footage." He replied.

"Do not get smart with me. Did you take my daughter?" I hissed.

A short silence fell and I could hear footsteps as if he was walking around.

"Alistair!" I pressed.

"Don't you mean our daughter?" He finally replied.

My breath caught in my throat as I realised someone had spilled. I was saving that little secret for when Liam was being crowned. It was all part of Cyrus and my plan, something I now feared Eleanor knew about.

"Who told you that?" I questioned.

"Does that really matter? Is it true?" He answered.

"I don't know." I admitted.

"Is it a possibility. Of course." I added.

I heard Alistair sigh loudly as he took in the new information.

"Alistair please answer my first question, do you have Eleanor?" I cried.

More footsteps came across the line.

"I did…." He trailed off.

I felt like my heart stopped at his words.

"You did?" I pressed.

"The window is open she's gone." He informed me.

I was about to reply when the call ended abruptly.

"Alistair?" I said, but there was nothing.

I tried calling back but the line was dead. I didn't think it was possible but I became more worried than ever as I pressed the panic button to get Ted's attention.

Eleanor's Point of View

Blood, there was blood everywhere as Jasper and myself went back into the house. Jasper was less than impressed with my persistence on going back in but he followed nevertheless. It was one occasion I wished I had listened to him. I mean we knew Alistair was dead, how could he not be after two gunshots? So why did I insist on going back in.

"It's like a murder scene." I mumbled as tears formed in my eyes.

"Eleanor it is a murder scene." Jasper replied sarcastically.

I glared at him as tears began to fall. It was then he realised something was wrong. He walked over and pulled me in for a hug.

"Hey it's ok." He comforted.

"H-H-H-He said he w-w-was my d-d-dad…." I sobbed as Jasper pulled me closer.

"Shhhhh, it's ok." Jasper assured me.

"Len, I'm sorry but we need to go. We can't be here when the police show up!" He said apologetically.

I nodded in understanding as Jasper released me. He gently reached over and wiped my tears away.

"We will get this sorted I promise. As soon as we are back at the Palace you can ask your mum to explain everything but right now we need to go!" He told me.

I took his open hand and allowed him to lead me from the house.

Arriving back at the tunnels Jasper insisted on escorting me as far as my room. After that I told him it was too risky to follow me in. I didn't want him getting hurt because of me. However as we reached the end of the tunnel we where greeted by a less than friendly face.

"Oh so this is who you have been with?" Lucius sneered as he appeared from the shadows.

I saw Jasper reach for his gun but Lucius was one step ahead as he pulled his. A quick shot later and Jasper was on the floor. Lucius had clearly learned what a silencer was for. I didn't even hear the shot, I only knew what he had done when Jasper collapsed.

"No!" I cried as I tried to get to Jasper.

"Come here Princess, we need to get you to safety." Lucius smirked as he grabbed me roughly.

I tried to break free but this was a mistake. I felt the cold metal of his gun press against my abdomen followed by a sharp pain. He shot me.

I put a shaky hand down to my stomach which confirmed my worst fears; blood covered my finger tips in seconds. I could feel myself slip into unconsciousness but not before hearing Lucius whisper in my ear.

"Don't worry I have to at least look like I'm trying to save you, so if you wake again I suggest you forget all this. Otherwise next time you won't be so lucky. If you don't wake again say hello to the King." He smirked as I finally gave into the darkness...

Until next time ;-)