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Once things had settled down on Christmas Day, Ari went into the other room with her cell phone and dialed her sister's number.She answered right away. "Hello?""Henley!" Ari said, happy to hear her voice. "How are you?""Ari!" Henley replied. "Where are you? Are you here?"Ari shook her head, even though her sister couldn't see. "No. I'm still in Estrea.""Oh, I thought... well... never mind.""What?" Ari asked, wondering if something had happened to Henley.There was a pause at the other end. "Henley, they want to use stronger chemotherapy but I'll need to get a Stem Cell Transplant so the stronger chemo can be used.""And I'm a perfect match," Ari said flatly. When she had visited Henley and her mother in New York the last time, Ari had been tested. She hated to have to leave Estrea, especially now, but Ari would do anything to save her sister. "When do you need me?"Henley sighed. "Ari, I can't ask you to do that." "You're not asking. I'm volunteering," Ari replied. "When do you
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Ari stared out the window of the Royal Family's private jet headed toward New York, watching the clouds pass by beneath. After having run into Marcus on the plane, Grayson didn't want to take the chance of Ari running into him again. And neither did she. She knew that Marcus's ambush had been strategically planned with inside information, and she had no intention of being forced to speak with him alone again. Although Ari had no idea who could have told him, she had a good idea. Since Piers had been working for them then, she could guess that it had been him, but she didn't have any proof. And now, Piers was gone and, hopefully, out of their lives. She just hoped he didn't plan to retaliate any more than he already had.She was sure that the leak to the press of AmericanMate had been his doing, too. But again, she couldn't prove it. He seemed to be very good at covering his tracks. "May I get you anything, Your Royal Highness?" a young flight attendant asked. Ari noticed that she was
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When they got to the Plaza Hotel, Ari ordered a bottle of champagne, knowing they would need it. Ari was glad that Grayson had been so thoughtful as to call Vickie for her. Why hadn't she thought of it? One thing was certain: She was going to have to start thinking ahead for the ones she loved. Thinking of the needs of her loved ones first. She had done it already for her sister, but she hadn't with Grayson. She hadn't thought to. But now, she planned to change that."So, how's married life?" Vickie took a sip of her champagne, her arm draped across the back of the sofa, facing her.Ari took a sip of her wine, stalling, and then smiled. "Oh? Besides my husband being accused of murder and the paparazzi stalking our every move? Just fine!"Vickie laughed. "Well, you knew it wasn't going to be easy." Vickie watched her a moment. "What? Did you think you were going to just ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after without paying your dues?" Vickie was like that. She never let Ar
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The sun shone brightly through the window into Ari's eyes the next morning, waking her to the start of a new day. Ari had always loved mornings. It was another chance to make a difference in the world. Each day was a new gift, a new page of a book waiting to be written. She stood and it was unusually bright outside again. And sure enough, when she looked out the window, a thick blanket of sparkling, freshly fallen snow had once again been laid out over the land. But as she watched the cars bustling by below, everything seemed louder than she had remembered. Busier. She guessed it was true that the mind blocks out background white noise until you don't even hear it anymore. Ari heard something in the living room of the suite, so she quickly showered and dressed in something casual. Not jeans, but casual with a flowing wrap, dress pants, and a casual shirt beneath. Then she slipped into her boots. Even though she had been used to wearing jeans when she lived here before, she was no lon
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Ari followed her mother into the hospital cafeteria and stood in line. "Mom, if you tell me what you'd like, I'll get it and you can get us a table."Her mother shook her head. "No." She shoved her hands into the pockets of her jacket. "I'd rather stand, if you don't mind." Then she lifted an eyebrow. "Why? Trying to get rid of me?"Ari laughed. "Already thinking I have ulterior motives, Mom?""Well...." Celeste weaved back and forth, raising her shoulders. "Old habits die hard."Ari shoved her hands into her pockets. "Mom, I'm happy to be here. Henley wanted me to wait until after New Year's, but I really missed you." Besides, Ari could tell that their mother was driving her sister crazy, but she didn't tell her mother that. Although she loved her, she didn't need to fuel the fire that was always their mother. Celeste smiled. "I'm glad you came." She let out a deep breath. "It's been hard going through this alone."Ari raised an eyebrow. "You mean, with Henley, right?"Celeste waved
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Ari went back up in the elevator alone, glad to have a moment away from her mother, even though she just had a small taste of her. Poor Henley had been dealing with her all along. Ari couldn't believe what her mother had said about Grayson. But she pushed the thought aside, determined to do what she could for Henley while she was there. Then she would arrange for more after she left.But instead of going straight back to Henley's room, she went to the see the hospital administrator. A few moments later, she approached the secretary sitting outside the office of Dr. Alice Sanders."Hello," the older, well, kept woman asked. "May I help you?""Yes, you may," Ari replied, sternly claiming the woman's attention. "I'd like to speak to Dr. Alice Sanders, please.""Do you have an appointment?" the woman asked, peering at her over her glasses. Ari shook her head. "No, but she'll see me. Please, let her know I'm here... or I will." When the woman didn't budge, Ari asked, "Is she in a meeting?"
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Later that night, Ari and Vickie walked back into their suite at the Plaza Hotel. After the day she had, mainly with her mother, she needed a good, stiff drink. Without a word, Ari headed over to little bar, popped open a bottle of rum, and made both of them Rum and Pineapples. Ari downed hers right away and then handed the other to Vickie.Vickie took it, but held it up to her, her eyebrows raised in concern. "Want mine, too?"Ari shook her head, but quickly made herself another drink. She held the cold glass to her forehead, in an effort to take her headache away. After she left the hospital administrator, she spent the rest of the day with Henley. She never said another word to her mother about what had transpired, but she preferred it that way. No use rehashing what was said when she knew good and well that her mother would turn it around and blame her. And after finding out everything that Grayson had done for both her sister and her mother without her knowing made her care for h
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Ring! Ring!"Hello?" Ari answered her cell phone on the first ring, recognizing Grayson's ring. "Grayson? What's wrong?"At first, there was silence at the other end. "I miss you, Ari." His voice ws low, breathy. "I miss you, too." Ari smiled, leaning back against her pillow. "But I have to stay until after Henley's Stem Cell Transplant.""I know," he whispered, sounding lonely. "Just promise me that you'll come home as soon as you can.""I will." Ari sat up, propping herself up with her elbow, her eyebrows pulling together in concern. "Grayson, what's wrong?"There was a long pause, but she could hear his soft breathing on the other end. "Grayson? You're scaring me.""No, it's all right. I shouldn't have called," Grayson replied. "I'll talk to you in the morning."Ari stood and paced the floor. "Grayson, no. Tell me what's on your mind."Grayson sighed. "I'm just lost without you. And with this investigation still ongoing—""What have you found out?" Ari asked, hoping to distract hi
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Grayson was proud of his father's efforts to unite Estrea once again. It was clear that the old ways were no longer working. It was time for a fresh start. And King Maxwell of Estrea was determined to do just that.The election was held the next month, as King Maxwell promised, and the Royal Council was selected. But through it all, the feeling in Estrea had been one of new hope. In the news, King Maxwell was praised for his bold initiative to bring the realm into the Twenty-First Century.A few weeks later, the first meeting of the Royal Council was held on April 1. The board voted to continue holding the meetings twice a month, on the first and third Mondays, to keep the council abreast of the happenings of Estrea. The king then promised to make the proceedings and decisions made by the council known to the public in the interest of full disclosure. There was also a procedure set in place for grievances, ensuring that everyone's concerns would be heard. "So, what about the name Maso
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The next day, Grayson was working in his office at the castle when Xavier walked in. Without a word, he crossed the room to the television and flipped it on. Then he stood back and folded his arms across his chest."And in the news today," Ella J. Scott said to the camera. "The body of Prince Marcus Pierce was found in an old abandoned warehouse, along with the bodies of other men. One of the men has been identified as Piers Wingfield, former head of security for the Crown. King Maxwell Pierce and members of the Royal Family have made no comment as to the cause of death. In other news—"Xavier sighed, folding his arms across his chest. "I don't think you have to worry about paying Piers now.""Let's speak with Father," Grayson said, already headed toward the door.Xavier followed. "What should we tell him?"Grayson sighed, turning around to face him with his hand on their father's door. "The truth."Xavier looked at him for a moment, and then nodded his agreement.Grayson knocked on th
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A week later when Ari was feeling better, she finally had that meeting with the hospital administrator about Henley's House. This time, Henley, her mother, and Vickie attended. Grayson had wanted to go, too, but Ari had to persuade him to let her go without him. After all, she couldn't live in fear for the rest of her life."This is a wonderful idea. I appreciate you bringing it to us," said the hospital administrator, Dr. Sienna Gallagher. "We look forward to hearing more about it. And please be sure to tell His Majesty King Maxwell Pierce and His Highness Grayson Pierce how much we appreciate it. Cancer patients, and their families, will be very appreciative."After speaking with Dr. Gallagher, and at Henley's insistence, Ari had decided to expand Henley's House to include all cancer patients treated at Estrea Medical Hospital, not just leukemia patients.Ari held out her hand. "The pleasure is ours. Thank you for offering us the land on which to build. I'll speak with my husband and
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Ari had fallen asleep on the way home, despite her best efforts to stay awake. But the lack of sleep and the continuous motion of Grayson stroking her hair, made sleep inevitable. But now that she was with Grayson again, the world could fall apart, and she wouldn't care. Her stomach hurt a bit, waking her."Are you alright?" Grayson asked, his voice filled with concern.Ari nodded. "My stomach's hurting just a bit, but I'm fine. I just need to rest.""And eat," Xavier added, looking at her in the rearview mirror. Ari laughed. "Well, that's a given." She thought for a moment, wanting to word it correctly. "Xavier, Grayson, thank you both for coming to my rescue.""It's my pleasure, my lady," Xavier teased."You know I would move heaven and earth to get to you," Grayson replied, his voice low and husky.Xavier nodded. "And he is not exaggerating."Ari laughed. "Well, I truly appreciate it." Then she thought of something. "I had to do something that I'm not proud of." She bit her lower
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Ari ran through the forest as quickly as she could, headed toward who knew where. She remembered that there was a road that lead back to the village, and she had to find it. She couldn't follow the beach; she'd ever get home.Home.A small word that held so much power. As she ran, all she could think of was Grayson and going home, their home together, at the castle. Then she fell, stumbling over a root protruding from the ground, but caught herself with her hands. But she got up and started running again. After a bit, she looked behind her to see if anyone was following... and ran straight into something. When she looked up... it was Piers."No!" she screamed at the top of her lungs, her knees buckling under her. But to her surprise, he caught her in his strong arms."Quiet!" Piers said, holding a finger to his lips."Hold it right there." When she looked up and saw Grayson holding a gun, her heart leapt with relief and joy."Grayson!"Piers quickly pulled her in front of him. "I want
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Grayson rode with Xavier into the night toward the shore. Although the chances of finding her in the dead of night was slim and none, he knew he had to try. And from the moment Xavier had heard, he was along for the ride. Without question. "Thank you for this," Grayson said, looking over at him.One corner of his lips curled into a smile. "You don't have to thank me. You would do the same for me, if the tables were turned.""Without question."Xavier shrugged. "But then again, I'd do it for Ari, anyway."Grayson chuckled. "Of course, you would," he teased. "I'm glad that you two get along so well.""What can I say? She's a nice girl...." Then he grinned. "and I'm a nice guy."Grayson laughed. "Yes, you are... but I didn't say that.""Of course not." Xavier looked over at him and smiled. "So, have you seen anything suspicious?"Grayson shook his head. "No. Nothing that could be used as a fortress or a hideout.""The shore is farther away than I thought." Xavier sighed."Which is why I
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Ari looked around the warehouse, taking everything in. Maybe she would find a clue as to where she was. She kept hearing the crashing of waves, as if she were near the ocean, which meant that she was a few hours away from the castle. Either way, it would be a long walk back.One thing was certain: she couldn't just run back down the road to the castle, even if she did manage to escape. But then again, if she could just get out, then she could easily find her way back to the castle. Surely, someone would know the way and could give her a ride. Although she had no idea what time it was or how much time had lapsed, she knew she had much less than twenty-four hours now and, although there were no windows, she knew it had to be dark—or close to it—making it the perfect time to escape. But she was also getting hungry and she knew she had to eat soon. Also, when she came out of the restroom earlier, Piers had put another zip tie around her wrists again. So, she had to escape when the Zip tie
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Grayson called Xavier, knowing he couldn't just sit there and wait. At that moment, he would give anything to have Ari back."Yeah," Xavier answered on the first ring. "Find anything?" Grayson asked, pacing the floor in his office. "Yeah, I think you'd better get down here." From the sound of it, Xavier was pacing, too.Grayson sighed, fearing the worst. "I'll be right there." He clicked off and was ready to walk out when the door slowly opened. "Where's Ari?" Celeste asked, slowly walking in, obviously having overheard something. "Do you know where she is?"Grayson sighed, biting his lower lip. "Please, sit down." He knew he had to go, but her mother deserved to know the truth before he left.Celeste said nothing but slowly walked into the room and folded her arms across her chest. "Where is she?"Grayson looked directly into her eyes, pain ripping through his whole body, as if someone had physically shoved their hand into his chest and ripped his heart out."Ari's been kidnapped."
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Ari looked around the warehouse and all eyes were on her. Marcus gritted his teeth as he walked purposefully toward her and slapped her across the face. "How dare you say that about me?" He raised his hand again, but Piers caught it.Piers shook his head. "You gave your word that she will not be harmed for twenty-four hours."Marcus glared at him for a moment, and then ripped his hand out of his grasp. Then he turned his attention to Ari. "Kill me, will you?"Ari raised her head and glared at him, staring daggers into his eyes looking through her hair covering one eye. "Mark my words. You will never get away with this. You should have taken the deal that King Maxwell offered you. It's as good as you're going to get." She shrugged. "It's more than I would have given you.""Why you—" Marcus made a move toward her again, but Piers stood in his way and shook his head in warning."Not while I'm here," Piers replied. Quicker than Ari would have thought possible, Marcus whipped out a gun an
