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Epilogue - Dee
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I bite my lower lip as my fingers fidget with my pants. My eyes are glued up front at the judge as he turns to the jury box and the jurors. “Have you reached a verdict?”
The court room falls into complete silence.
A lady stands up and announces, “Yes, we have, your honor.”
My breath catches. This is it.
I silently pray that this is the end of this chapter of our lives.
The judge nods. “On the first count of attempted murder regarding the attack on the King, what is your verdict?”
I hold my breath as I lean slightly forward.
“Guilty.”
YES!!
I turn to my side and huge my husband, Shane, as tears stream down my face. I have so many things I want to say, but I can only manage to mutter a few words. “Yes. Finally.”
His strong arms wrap around me and hold me tight. His voice cracks as he replies, “Yes. We finally have justice.”
Dee GleemThank you so much for everyone reading my book. It warms my heart to know people are reading it. This has been my first true mystery and I've learned so much from it. I hope to see everyone at my other stories.
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To Protect the Crown Chapter 1 - Dee
BAM!The training room door bursts open and my assistant, Becky, rushes into the room. “Prin…”As I coil my arm back, I stop in mid-air and growl, “Don’t you dare finish that word. You know that I don’t like being called that by that name.” I tear my eyes off the punching bag and slowly look over my shoulder at her, as she instantly stops in the middle of the room.I don’t know how many times that I’ve told her to not use my title. However, she always seems to forget.If this keeps up, I’m going to have to let her go.This is exactly why I never tell any of my staff my true title and never let my parents pick my assistants. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a choice this time.I’m still not sure of the exact reason why my last assistant left. All I know is that I left for a business trip and when I get back, my fath
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 2 - Dee
I glance up from my laptop and across my desk at Max, who is standing and watching my every move. “Is this all of it? I’m seeing hints of stuff but I’m not seeing anything that I could put my finger on and say that this is the smoking gun. I can’t up security for the royal family based on this.”Max sighs and runs his hand through his hair as he slightly shifts back and forth. “Yeah. That is all that we could come up with. The initial source seems sure about it, but we can’t pull up any more information than that.”I lift my head and raise an eyebrow. “Source? You didn’t investigate this because of some increased talk on the web or our other normal channels.”Max sighs again and leans forward putting his hands on the edge of my desk while frustration and worry swirl in his eyes. “No. This time the intel was an anonymous tip which we
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 3 - Dee
I march toward Max’s office.BAM!I slam the door open and glare daggers at Max as he sits behind his desk. He raises his eyebrows and goes to open his mouth, but I cut him off. “I thought the intel was good!! I just got a call from our guys that someone just tried to assault the king at one of his stops today! How is that even possible?”Steam rolls off me as I march into Max’s office and slam the door shut.BAM!The sound echoes through his office and the walls vibrate. I usually frown on behavior like this, but I don’t care right now. The only thing that keeps running through my mind is that someone just attacked my family.I don’t know how it is even possible. I made the final changes last night and handed them out this morning. There is no way that my new directions could have been leaked. My staff is trustworthy. Well, I’m hoping
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 4 - Dee
It has been a such a long day. I nearly broke down when I saw my father on the hospital bed inside the royal family’s private hospital. Only a select few know about the hospital and are able to get in.I bite my lip to keep my mind from focusing on my father and all the machines around him. Yes, my father is stable, but that doesn’t mean that he looks good. He does have a gunshot wound to his stomach and the doctor has been able to stop all the bleeding, but he isn’t out of trouble yet.As soon as my eyes meet Princess Katherine’s glare, I know that I can’t break down. I have to keep my professional face on and look like another employee.However, I have to bite my tongue and hold myself back from giving her a good tongue lashing. The longer that she is with the royal family, the more she forgets that we are all people too. The arrogance and mightier than thou attitude is t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 5 - Shane
BAM!I slam my glass down, as I glare across the table at Chris. My blood boils at the smirk that he proudly sports on his face.I immediately fight the urge to jump across the table and not only wipe that smirk off his face, but to punch him repeatedly until he realizes that this isn’t a game.Of all the crazy things that he has done, this is the craziest. Unfortunately, I’m right there next to him when it all happened. If I didn’t think quick and pull him away, he would have done something really stupid. However, right now, I kind of wish that I would have left him there alone with his other goons and let the royal security take care of him.While I grit my teeth, I lean forward and hiss, “What the hell was that all about yesterday? You aren’t the kind of person to do something like this.”My blood boils as Chris’s smirk grows even bigger. He leans bac
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 6 - Dee
I glance at my watch and then look around the conference room table at my top agents. I still have more time before my uncle Charles shows up. However, I want to get started and hopefully find something new before he arrives.Fortunately for myself, I threw all the frustrations and anger along with my worries at my punching bag this morning. My arms might be a little sore but I’m able to calmly walk into the office and sit here right now.Right now, I’m hoping that my people have been able to find something regarding the attack yesterday. Plus, I want to be able to give my uncle something when he gets here.I turn my attention to Max, who is sitting next to me. “Max, what have you been able find out? Do we have a leak somewhere within our organization?”As my last question sinks into everyone’s mind, many around the table tense up and begin looking at each other. I’m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 7 - Dee
I close my eyes and lean my head back onto the chair, as I sigh. What a day. However, it isn’t over yet, but it feels like this day has gone on for more than a week or maybe even a month.I lightly tap my fingers against the chair’s armrest and mentally thank Uncle Charles for not sitting in my office while he is here. I’m sure that he remembers that we don’t work well together. Thus, that is the reason why for his early retirement and for him leaving me in charge of the company.You could say that it was like walking on eggshells back then, but that isn’t even close. The honest turth is that it was like navigating through a field of land mines. You never know when you will accidentally step on one and everything around you explodes.However, right now, I’m stressed and so is Uncle Charles. I’m sure that it won’t take much more for Uncle Char
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-10-29To Protect the Crown Chapter 8 - Shane
As my fingers hover over my keyboard, I glance to my notepad next to me and scan my notes from my interview with the city’s mayor. I want to make sure that I include all the important parts of our discussion.After the incident with the King the other day, I want to distance myself from the royals and the chaos following the attack. However, I can’t seem to keep my mind off of it. It doesn’t help that my idiot friend, Chris, has gotten me involved in it too.Technically, I happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, but I’m not going to let my friend end up in the custody of the royal guards either. Okay. So, that day isn’t my best day. If I had been thinking properly, I would have left the area and let Chris fend for himself.Why of all days do I pick that particular day to act like a good friend? Yes. I consider Chris one of my good friends, but would I reall
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To Protect the Crown Epilogue - Dee
I bite my lower lip as my fingers fidget with my pants. My eyes are glued up front at the judge as he turns to the jury box and the jurors. “Have you reached a verdict?” The court room falls into complete silence. A lady stands up and announces, “Yes, we have, your honor.” My breath catches. This is it. I silently pray that this is the end of this chapter of our lives. The judge nods. “On the first count of attempted murder regarding the attack on the King, what is your verdict?” I hold my breath as I lean slightly forward. “Guilty.” YES!! I turn to my side and huge my husband, Shane, as tears stream down my face. I have so many things I want to say, but I can only manage to mutter a few words. “Yes. Finally.” His strong arms wrap around me and hold me tight. His voice cracks as he replies, “Yes. We finally have justice.”
To Protect the Crown Chapter 74 - Dee
As I bite the inside of my mouth, I take a deep breath. I need to stay focused. My eyes jump from one video to the next, hoping to spot my boyfriend and my uncle. However, I can’t find them anywhere. I bite down harder as my heart races. Please make sure Shane and my uncle are alright. Even though my mind is in a whirlwind and my heart is racing, I force myself to stay on task and finish what we have started. I keep my eyes on the various videos while I bark orders into the microphone. Each passing moment seems to stretch on forever. Periodically, I glance back at the video for my father’s hospital room, making sure my parents are still alright. My heart wrenches as my eyes stop on the various videos of people running and screaming. Even though I have the sound turned off on them, their screams still echo in my head. Several injured people are being helped away
To Protect the Crown Chapter 73 - Dee
I look at the solid door for a moment as my heart squeezes.Thoughts rush through my head, imagining all the various things that could have happened to Shane.Please tell me he is alright. I can’t lose him now. I just found him.I take a deep breath.I’m surrounded by complete silence, which amplifies the banging from the earlier bullets which is still ringing in my ears.I have been around gun fire before, but this time seems to be different. However, the only difference is I’m now the queen instead of the head of security.A loud bang against the door reminds me that even if the room is a safe room, if Irene’s gang really wants to get me, they can find a way through the thick steel door no matter how many locks are on it or how much security is around.I take a deep breath.My mind goes back to our plan. I must follow the plan.&nbs
To Protect the Crown Chapter 72 - Dee
I glance around the corner and look into the castle’s press room. The reporters are scanning through their notes, while the camera crews and photographers setup their equipment behind all the chairs.My stomach churns. This is it.My mother’s harsh words in protest over this come flooding back to me. Somewhere out there are some of Irene’s group of goons.My eyes dart to the various corners of the room where additional security staff are at, while I unconsciously run my hand over my stomach. My fingers linger along the edge of the bullet-proof vest. However, I don’t find comfort in it.Before today, I wouldn’t think anything about whether there are bullets aiming for me. I would find relief in them being aimed at me instead of my family. However, I’m the queen now. If something happens to me, my uncle will have to step forward an
To Protect the Crown Chapter 71 - Dee
An eerie silence consumes the room.No one moves as all eyes are locked on the open door.Each passing second seems to stretch on for more like minutes or even hours as we wait to hear anything that will ease our worries.My mother is still frozen in the middle of the room while Shane squeezes my shoulder and whispers, “Everything will be alright.”I wish I had his confidence. I’ve seen the doctor’s report and have talked extensively with them. I know the cold, hard truth. Neither of my brothers has good odds. It seems they took the bulk of the impact trying to protect Katherine and her unborn child.However, I don’t protest. I keep my eyes fixed on the door and nod.My stomach suddenly sinks as some monitor in the distance belts out a solid buzz.The screams from the staff fade away as my mind screams, “NO! THIS CAN’T BE
To Protect the Crown Chapter 70 - Dee
Even though I’ve been in this room several times. This time, it is suffocating me.The sight of my father trembling as he looks at Brandon and Katherine from his wheelchair while his eyes fill with tears. It only takes a few seconds before those tears then stream down his face. The tremor along his lips and the pain in his eyes are too much for me, but I can’t leave.My voice cracks as I gently lay my hand on his arm. “They are getting better. Remember, the doctor said Katherine could wake up any minute. That is a good sign.”He puts his hand on top of mine and nods. His shaky voice also cracks as he whispers, “Yes, it is a good sign.” Standing behind his wheelchair, my mother pats his shoulders. “Honey, it will only be time now. Then we can have our family back together again. I have faith they will return to us.”I wish I
To Protect the Crown Chapter 69 - Irene/Dee
Irene POVMy stomach sinks as I stare into Charles’ crazy eyes. His anger radiates off him and slams into me like a ton of bricks, along with the table.However, that doesn’t affect me. No. He is trying to bring my parents into this. He can’t do that. They have nothing to do with this.I did this all on my own. My rightful place is next to my husband as the country’s queen. I did this all on my own.Robert is so much better than Brandon and my husband desires to be the king more than his brother does. But because Brandon is older, he gets to be the king first. That is so unfair.Shouldn’t the better leader be the one to lead the country? Of course, I would be the queen then. Everyone would continue to look up to me instead of Katherine. She is nothing compared to me.The throne is meant for us, not th
To Protect the Crown Chapter 68 - Charles
I march into Dee’s office and take a seat behind her desk, which is now my office and my desk. I didn’t think in a million years I would be back here. I thought once I retired, I would only be brought on the rare occasion something like what has when my brother has occurred. However, now, I’ll be back here every day. A small part of me is disappointed I’m coming back, but another part of me is happy, not because of the events which have brought me back, but because I can stop moping around the house. I hate to admit it but retired and I don’t work well with each other. Before I even turn on the computer, I yell out, “Page! I need an update! You better have something for me!” I’m not even done with my command when Page, Max and Trevor rush into the office. Max stops and stands in between the two chairs, while Page and Trevor sit in the chairs. Max clears his throat. “The agents a
To Protect the Crown Chapter 67 - Shane
With my laptop on top of a little portable table, I sit beside the King’s bed and glance over at him. “Your majesty, what exactly do you want to say at the press conference? Are there certain things you want to cover?”He nods as Deloris pats my arm and says, “For me, I want to clarify that this will not go unpunished. The traitors will be captured, or hopefully are already captured, and will rot in jail.”Her father shakes his head. “You can’t go out and say something like that. You must use a little more finesse. With something like that, you will not only scare the villains but also everyone else in the country. No. We need to think of it a little more rationally.”Standing beside him and holding his hand, his wife smiles at my girlfriend. “Darling, you need to learn the fine art of subtleness. You can appear nice and friendly, but also fierce at
