Ok so here is chapter 16, hope you enjoy :-) Thanks for all the lovely reviews so far they mean a lot :-D Unfortunately there is a busy week at work coming up so updates will be slow :-( No Copyright Intended!

Chapter 16

Helena's Point of View

After the fire at the palace we weren't allowed back. Instead we were taken to a 5 star hotel with every security detail we had on duty. Jasper refused to leave Eleanor's side the entire time, which was a relief, as I didn't have to worry as much. Once everyone was in his or her respective rooms I went to see Ted.

"Who do you think it is?" I asked as he poured me some tea.

"Honestly I don't know. It could be anyone, from staff to friends." He sighed.

"Is it possible it is Cyrus? This seems like his work." I suggested.

Ted shook his head as he sat down his cup of tea.

"I already called the prison, Cyrus is still in his cell. He will be there until a court date is set. He was offered the opportunity to leave but then he got in a fight and his privileges were removed." Ted explained.

"A fight? Cyrus? Sure that's true?" I questioned.

"Don't worry I thought the same so I had the footage sent to me. I say a fight but it was more Cyrus getting his arse whipped. Rather amusing to watch really." Ted smirked.

"So it's not Cyrus and Lucius is dead. Who does that leave?" I sighed.

"Sorry to interrupt you Majesty but Eleanor is trying to get on twitter again." Rachel said from the doorway.

"Rachel just take her phone, I'm sick of her childish behaviour right now." I instructed.

Rachel nodded and left us alone again.

"What's her deal anyway?" Ted questioned.

"Rachel? She is Eleanor's social media babysitter. Why?" I pressed.

"I know that, but she seems odd. What does she do when she isn't watching Eleanor?" He asked.

"You don't want to know." I replied, remembering the time I had asked the same thing.

Ted nodded in response but there was something about his expression that told me he was suspicious of her.

"Why did you ask that Ted?" I said.

"No real reason it's just I need to rule everyone out as a suspect. Look your Majesty it's late, your tired and it has been a long enough day. Why don't you get some rest? I will keep you up to date." Ted offered.

Reluctantly I nodded in agreement and headed to my room. However I made a stop at Eleanor's room before. Something I regret. When I knocked I didn't get a response so I assumed she was asleep after the traumatic experience. Unfortunately as I went into her room quickly saw this was not the case. She was in bed, but not alone and far from sleeping.

"Mum?" She screamed when she saw me.

Jasper's head whipped up and he fell clean out of the bed as I covered my eyes.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry….I thought…..I wanted to make sure…I'm going!" I cried.

Leaving the room as quick as I entered I raced to my own room, slamming the door behind me as I did. I had to rub my eyes several times to try and get rid of the image but it seemed to be permanently etched in.

Eleanor's Point of View

The following morning after the fire and after mum walking in on us Jasper refused to go to breakfast with me. He opted for eating in the room, something I wished I had done when I got down stairs.

"Morning." I smiled as I sat down at the table with Liam and the others.

"Morning." The greeted.

Mum didn't make eye contact as she mumbled hello. I couldn't help but laugh at how awkward she was. It was an embarrassing moment for us both more so her.

We were half way through breakfast when Ted interrupted.

"There has been another call to abolish the monarchy. This time they claim the don't need a signature given that there is no sworn in King or Queen." He explained.

"What?" I gasped.

"Can they do that mum?" I added.

"I don't know." She admitted.

"They can and they have I'm afraid. Seems last night was a final straw. The people want to know what is happening and they say they have a right to make the decision on whether or not we need a royal family." Ted informed us.

"What can we do?" I asked.

"Try not to be so…..you?" Ted suggested.

I shot him a glare despite knowing he was right. I had to be more responsible; I had to show everyone I could be a ruler. There was just the problem of the person who tried to burn down our house.

"One problem at a time. First of all we need to find out who within our staff want you out of the picture." Mum chipped in.

"What makes you think it is a staff member?" Rachel asked from the corner.

"They said they were close to Eleanor. Aren't you suppose to be finished for the day?" Mum asked her.

"Sorry your majesty just concerned about the princess. See you later." Rachel smiled before leaving the room.

"Ted…" Mum began but Ted cut her off.

"I'm on it." He confirmed as he walked off.

Cyrus's Point of View

"What do you mean you didn't kill her?

"It was a solid plan don't give me that crap. I don't understand how a fire in her room didn't work."

"This isn't my fault I'm in prison. This was your shot."

"You think that will work?"

"How are you going to get back into the place?"

"That is quite smart."

"Yes that could work."

"So once you have poisoned her, our son can be King and I can get out of this hell hole."

"Thank-you my dear, I love you too. Bye-Bye."

"Ok your majesty you times up, end the call now." The guard mocked.

Shooting him a glare I ended the call and stormed back to my cell.

Until next time ;-)