Ok so here is chapter 15, hope you enjoy :-) Thanks for all the lovely comments so far they mean a lot :-D No Copyright Intended!
Chapter 15
Helena's Point of View
I was standing on the steps of the palace waiting on Eleanor's security detail to return with her. I was furious at the way she announced the blood test results and I couldn't wait to get a hold of her. After what felt like and eternity the black cars pulled up followed closely by the media circus that was to be expected. Moments after pulling up Eleanor swung her door open dramatically and stepped out.
I arched my eyebrow and waited for her to reach me. Once she did I took her firmly by the elbow and pulled her inside. Not wanting to make a scene for the cameras. As soon as I had her inside I released her.
"Explain, now." I hissed.
She glared at me.
"It was the only way." She shrugged.
"The only way? Jesus Eleanor I thought you had grown up. How was that the only way? You embarrassed this whole family, there are ways of breaking news like this!" I lectured.
"How are there ways mother? This has never happened before, you're the only Queen to have an affair!" She yelled.
I had enough of her attitude and without thinking I slapped her across the face. I immediately regretted it the second my hand dropped. Her eyes filled up and she turned on her heels and ran towards her room.
"Eleanor!" I called after her.
She didn't stop.
"Your Majesty the press is demanding a statement." Ted said apologetically as he joined me.
"Tell them we need a moment." I sighed.
Ted nodded and headed back outside. Once he was gone I let out a scream I felt like I had been holding for an eternity.
"Feel better?" Someone asked from behind.
Turning around I couldn't hide my displeasure as Ophelia walked towards me.
"Please go away." I complained.
"Hold the bitchy-ness I was coming to tell you I can help." She told me.
"How?" I asked, suddenly willing to hear her out.
"Oh so now you want to listen." She replied sarcastically.
I shot her a glare as I collapsed onto one of the benches. Ophelia slowly approached.
"I can help by showing Liam how this is a good thing. He no longer has to be King we can go away. Do everything he always wanted. I can convince him this is what is best. As for Eleanor I know for a fact all she needs to here is her family say she can do this. I can talk Liam into supporting her but you….well you need to do that yourself." She stated.
"So you think she can?" I questioned.
"In time yes, I mean she is rough around the edges but yes she will learn. Remember Liam and yourself drove her to the events of today." She replied.
"I have some apologising to do don't I?" I sighed.
Ophelia nodded and watched as I got up and headed to my daughters room.
Once outside I hesitantly knocked, not really expecting an answer. Unfortunately for me Jasper answered and Eleanor had told him what had happened.
"She doesn't want to see you." He stated.
"Jasper let me in." I complained as he blocked the door.
"She doesn't want to see you." He repeated.
"Jasper I need to tell her I'm sorry!" I yelled.
"Will you just fuck off Queen?" Eleanor roared from her room.
"Eleanor language!" I scolded.
This was enough to really piss her off. She stormed out of her room and came right up to me.
"I'm not a little kid anymore, or do I have to remind you?" She hissed.
"Trust me I don't need reminding." I sighed.
She was about to answer with I presumed to be another sarcastic comment but the sound of smashing glass cut her off. Seconds later the smoke alarms went off.
"What now?" I complained.
I didn't have to wait long for an answer as Liam ran towards us.
"The palace is on fire, we need to get out of here now!" He yelled.
Panic crossed Eleanor's face as Jasper wrapped a protective arm around her and pulled her towards the stairs. I followed close behind. By the time we were down a floor smoke was consuming the halls. I had to cover my mouth as I began to choke.
As I made my way down the halls I lost sight of the others. The smoke was really thick and I became lost. Spinning around desperately looking for an escape route I felt someone grab my hand, squeezing it for reassurance as they did. Moments later we reached the courtyard, choking but alive. Once I had managed to control my breathing I looked up to see who had helped me. I was shocked to see Eleanor standing with her hands on her knees.
"Len?" I croaked.
"Your welcome." She coughed.
I was about to reply when Jasper and the others raced to us.
"Let go of my hand again and I will never forgive you." Jasper cried as he pulled Eleanor towards him.
"Had to help this one." Eleanor told him as she gestured towards me.
"What happened anyway?" She asked, changing the subject.
"Turns out, someone doesn't want Eleanor to be Queen." Ted said from behind.
Turning in his direction I saw him hug his daughter.
"Explain?" I replied.
He didn't have to, he just handed me a note.
"If that whore becomes Queen I will kill her, I'm already close to her." It read.
"Mum what does it say?" Eleanor whispered.
I looked at Ted who looked just as concerned as I felt. …..
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