“I suggest you, my lord ask Prince Aldridge. My lord may call me Freya, preferably Mrs Wright and I am the Majordomo of the seventh prince, Prince Aldridge’s estate. Our Prince has prepared a gift for you that will arrive shortly, a bath is being prepared for you my lord and your clothes are already in your wardrobe. You, my lord, is free to choose what to wear - casual wear is best. Dinner will be served once Prince Aldridge is up, in the meantime I will have the attendants serve my lord tea in the garden,” Mrs Wright stated.
“No need, I am up already Freya,” Aldridge said as he walked into view while he flipped his hair over his head making it settle out of his face.
Shawn turned to look at him then quickly looked away and closed his eyes.
Mrs Wright smiled when she saw Aldridge but b
When the air in his lungs emptied out, he brought his drenched head out of the water then ran his hand up his face and over his head. A deep sigh escaped as he recalled Aldridge’s words, ‘It is you who decides your happiness and future.’'On one hand, I have to sleep with a man and do his bidding to stay out of that hell hole and if I do not, there is an unknown punishment and prison, maybe. I have never indulged in a man nor can I remember how copulation felt with that woman from the bar from before,' he thought.Shawn’s mind revolved around Aldridge’s words without cessation while he scrubbed his body in the scented water.A knock on the door removed Shawn from his thoughts that were followed by words, “Lord Seghatchian, breakfast has been served.”
She looked at the women and continued, “There are five of them, one for each day of the week but certainly, master can do whatever he likes.”“Why would he allow something like this?” Shawn asked angrily, especially after that ultimatum.“For you to make up your mind,” the servant answered as if she knew something and left the room after a curtsy.Shawn looked at the women then said, “All of you leave.”“Master, we will be executed if we leave,” one of the women said.Shawn looked at her speechlessly, it seemed that Prince Aldridge could predict everything but how is it that he is openly doing this?The woman went up to h
“Certainly,” she said and walked over. She pointed with her hand open and introduced them, “In this bowl, you have the red grapes which are used in the wines the regent family and aristocrats enjoy. In the saucer lined with silver, you have pitted red cherries, in the saucer lined with gold, peaches. In the bloom saucer, you have green apples and the last saucer has oranges in it.”Shawn nodded his head in understanding and said, “When I was younger, my mother would buy us bananas but they would be ripened to the extent that it was sweet, do you have any?”The servant shook her head, “No my lord. In this estate, we neither have bananas because the Master is allergic to them and strawberries because no one besides her majesty is allowed to have them.”“Really?&rdq
“His majesty granted our master three desires in return for divulging the coup -- he told his majesty the truth about him and Lord Hillroge. His majesty was not pleased especially because his children were to be married away. He asked our master what was the reason behind him telling his majesty the truth one year later and it had to do with the three desires. One, his majesty had to overlook who he wanted to be with and he should never suggest marriage again. Two, grant that he and everyone who wanted to be with those of the same gender, be pardoned until the day our master died and three, that if he found someone of no status or from the prisons, said person would have his past erased and never be questioned,” Miriam ended her history lesson. Shawn sat back in the chair and looked at her baffled, “So I was pardoned of all my crimes?” “Yes,” she answered wit
He leaned down as he straddled Shawn with his knees to either side of him on the chair and pressed his cold lips against Shawn’s lips who immediately shook his head with a groan and opened his eyes. Shawn stared straight into Aldridge’s sapphire orbs then frowned.Aldridge raised a brow not happy that Shawn was frowning right after waking up and made to move but his movements were stopped by Shawn who held him down at the waist.Aldridge was surprised by this action and looked at Shawn intrigued as he asked, “What are you doing? Let me go.”“Where have you been for the last three days?” Shawn asked in a husky voice that made Aldridge tremble.Aldridge swallowed the pooling saliva and asked, “Since when does the master have to ans
Shawn hissed in pain and shook it out. His knuckles were bright red from being hit the entire time by Lady Majordomo's wooden spoon.She looked down at him and said, "No slouching and push your hair out of your face!""It won't stay down!" Shawn growled at her earning another wack on his hand. He bit down on his molars and said, "I am trying okay."Lady Majordomo scoffed and asked, "Sandwich's are eaten at parties why?""So that our stomach's don't get upset," Shawn answered listlessly."Good, now, make sure that you remember your table manners. Elbow's off the table, no slouching and in most cases, you will not sit at the same table as our prince. You will be at a safe distance even in the presence of his majesty and her maj
*Before Aldridge returned*Shawn walked through the estate mindlessly and aimlessly.Aldridge had said to him that he could choose his own fate. One, he could live under him and two, return to prison with the possibility of death on his head.He stopped at one of the window's and looked out of it at the night sky that seemed as lonely as ever. He dropped his head as his arms stretched out against the windowsill and thought, 'But to sleep with a man?''He did rescue me from living in that endless pit of nothing with rats for food,' he thought again.Looking at the darkness under his feet the image of Aldridge replayed in his mind when he climbed into the bath with his slim waist and wide hips. He released a shuddering breath as he felt his body buzz with goosebumps.He closed his eyes and thought back to those women with whom he spent the night with and frowned. Inside he felt nothing for them and yet when he thought of Aldridge who saved him
The next morning Shawn woke up and Aldridge was not in bed next to him. He frowned slightly disappointed but got up and looked out the window at the sky outside. The chamber had a view of the backyard and garden but the seats in the garden were empty so where was he?‘What happened to wake up together and the morning kiss?’ Shawn asked himself as he stretched his limbs. He made his way to the bathing chamber and got ready with a slight gloom overshadowing him. He dressed up in casual wear that was suitable for training then went in search of this Prince of his who already broke a promise.He met the servants along the way to Aldridge’s office and asked as he looked at the multiple teacups counting two extra, “Is Master in his office?”“Yes he is Lord Shawn,” one of them answ
“SHAWN!!” Aldridge yelled at the top of his lungs.Shawn was out back on the lawn with Sebastian and their daughter Victoria. Sebastian groaned displeased, asking, “What is it now.”Shawn smirked amused, he turned to look at Aldridge, who was dragging Anthony and Matthias, who was covered in white powder to him. He stopped in front of them and said, “I am tired of you and your offspring. I’m going away. I don’t know where, but any place is better than this madhouse.”“As Aldridge was leaving, Sebastian yelled, “So you are leaving me with this mess?”“Deal with it!” Aldridge yelled over his shoulder and left.Shawn looked at his sons, who were just s
Joshua’s screaming could be heard throughout the estate. Shawn was inside, holding his hand while Miriam and the servants were rushing.“One last push and baby number two will be out,” Miriam assured them as she held half of the baby’s body in her arms.Joshua looked at Shawn and felt dizzy. He took in a deep breath as he squeezed his hand, then pushed hard.Miriam guided the baby out and quickly cut the umbilical cord. She wrapped him in a towel and handed him to Lilith, saying, “Make sure they are clean.”Shawn wiped the sweat off Joshua’s forehead and kissed him on the lips, “You did so well.”Joshua forced a smile and said, “Shawn, you know I love you, righ
The sun was setting and just as they thought they would have another quiet day, there was a knock on the door. Miriam was closest to the door and answered. She saw Richard standing there holding his daughter, and it looked like he had cried.At his feet were five bags, and it was as if she travelled into the past when he would sleepover. Richard looked at her sadly and asked, “Is there an extra room for us?”“I’ll let them know you are here. For now, you can leave your bags there and follow me to the family room.” She said and closed the door when he stepped in.Following her to the family room, he saw Prince Christian sitting by the fireplace, reading a book. Christian looked up and raised a brow. He looked at Miriam, who introduced who he was, then ignored Richard.She went to let Shawn and the others know he was here. Aldridge and Joshua went to see him while Sebastian stayed in his room.
Shawn walked out of the estate with a thick fury coat on and waited as the carriage pulled up to the steps. Joan Coachman jumped off her seat and rushed inside, hurrying away from the cold.Shawn shook his head amused and walked up as the door opened and out stepped Hudson with a frown on his face. He walked past Shawn too after greeting and went inside to warm up.Alice stepped out of the carriage and looked at the beautiful estate covered in snow and when she laid eyes on Shawn, her eyes watered as she smiled. Rushing into Shawn’s arms, she said, “It’s so good to see you again, big brother.”Shawn chuckled, giving her a tight squeeze and said, “Now you know where I stay, so you should visit often.”Alice rolled her eyes and looked ba
“I need to think this through,” Sebastian said, rubbing his forehead. He felt like crying, not even he could pull off something like this and in the end, she was not even executed. He looked over at Aldridge and asked, “So, did you kill my mother?”“I don’t know what the fuck she tried to do after I closed the cell door. She jumped off the bed and fell straight to earth,” he said.“So she really died like I suspected,” he confirmed.Shawn turned to Joshua, who was beyond angry and said, “Joshua, I know you disagree with the affairs I have and with what I do, but that is just how I am and I will never change. Even when I was with Aldridge, I let you walk into my life and it was not only you. But what I can assure you is that everyone that matte
Three weeks later…Sebastian stood in front of the mirror with his shirt in his mouth and ran his hand over his stomach. “I can’t believe I am already showing. I even had to buy new clothes to hide this,” he complained.Covering himself, he walked out of the estate and to the carriage. He looked at Joann Coachman and asked, “Where do you plan to take me?”“I am only instructed to pick you up, not give you any information,” she said and faced the front. Joshua stuck his head out of the carriage and said, “Hurry or we will leave you behind!”Sebastian looked at him surprised and asked, “Why the hell are you here?”“Oh, it disgusts me too that you are going to be in here with my children. Just hurry so we can go see what Shawn wants us to,” he said, and pulled his head back in.Climbing instead, Sebastian saw that Agnus and Lilith were in
“I’m coming!” The Majordomo of the Hillroge estate yelled at the person banging on the front door.He pulled the door open and saw a furious Sebastian. He stepped aside and bowed, “Welcome, your highness.”“Is Shawn here?” He asked. The majordomo nodded his head, “Yes he is, please follow me.”Sebastian was led to the where he saw Shawn teaching Matthias to walk. Joshua was lying on a blanket with Anthony sitting on his back eating fruit.He walked up to Joshua and cleared his throat. Turning his head to look at him, Joshua’s face, “What the fuck are you doing here?”“Oh now, you shouldn’t be cursing in front of children,” Sebastian said
Shawn’s heavy footsteps could be heard hitting against the concrete floor. He made his way down to the last cell and turned on his heels. He glared into the cell at the queen, who looked up at him blankly.“Are you comfortable?” He asked her.She lowered her gaze and said, “Ever since you entered our lives, things have gone downhill for the royal family.”Shawn raised a brow and smirked. “No, the moment you tried to kill Aldridge the first time, things went downhill for you. Aldridge never died once I came into his life.”She scoffed and lifted her gaze. Standing up, she walked towards the bars and said, “But he finally died, didn’t he?”Shawn stared into her eyes an
Sebastian opened his mother’s door and looked inside. He saw her sitting on her bed, sewing something. Clearing his throat, he said, “Good morning, mother.”She looked up and placed the needle and shirt down she was busy with and smiled, “Good morning son, what can I do for you?”“I came to visit you,” he said as he walked over to her.Queen Katherine sighed, smiling she said, “Son, you are investigating me and the duke ordered that I should receive no visitors, not even from my own servants.”He looked at her and with a weary smile he said, “Things are not looking good for you mother.”“Sebastian, I am innocent,” she said.He shook his head unamused and went to sit down on the bed. Taking her hands in his, he said, looking into her eyes, “Mother, I have good news.”“What is it? Does it have something to do with my ca