All Chapters of Bought by the Billionaire Prince: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

"Grayson...." Ari's heart leapt when he walked through the door of the King's office an hour later.He crossed the room quickly and pulled her into his arms. Then his lips descended upon hers in a passionate kiss, obviously not caring who else was in the room. The King cleared his throat.Grayson smiled against her lips and then released her. "Father, thank you for getting me out."The king held out his hand for his son, and then pulled him in for a hug. "Son, I'm so glad you're home safe.""How did you do it?" Grayson asked, releasing him. "How did you get me out so quickly?"The king nodded toward Ari. "Your wife."Grayson's eyebrows rose nearly into his hairline as he looked back and forth between them. "Ari? But how--""She gave me the information I needed to justify the check to Piers," his father replied.Grayson nodded, understanding. "AmericanMate." Ari leaned in close to him. "I'm sorry, but he needed to know."Grayson shook his head. "No, that's okay." He turned his attenti

"Father, what he said on the news was treason!" Grayson yelled in the king's office a few moments later. Xavier was there, too."Yes, it was," the king agreed. "But we have bigger fish to try at the moment. Technically, he is a part of the Royal Family.""It's really a gray area," Xavier replied. "If anyone else would have said it, then yes, it would have been treason. But since he's a member of the Royal Family....""It could be argued that he was just calling our actions into question, as is his right as a fellow Royal," Grayson finished. "But we have to do something. I have a feeling that Marcus is behind everything."The king sat in his leather office chair. "Yes, but we can't go by feelings. We need hard evidence. Proof." He looked over at Xavier. "I want you to make an announcement to the press today." Then he glanced at Grayson. "See if you can find out who had a motive to kill Dima Franz and Ralph Barker. And if the murders are linked, we need evidence to prove it."Xavier and

With everything going on, Ari hated to spend time thinking of Christmas, but the holiday was less than a week away and everyone needed the reprieve from the drama. Grayson, especially. And since she couldn't do much to help in the investigations, Ari made it her mission to create a wonderful Christmas for everyone. In a way, she felt that it was crazy to think about celebrating a holiday now, but she refused to give in to fear. It would also be hers and Grayson's first Christmas together, and she wanted to make it a good one. And if she hadn't learned anything else from her sister's illness, it was that you had to live in the moment, because no one knows what the future holds, or how much time you may have with your loved ones.Ari wished she had her laptop with her so she could order what they needed, or at least get some ideas, but she also knew that Grayson had to have one there somewhere. She looked in his closet and found a box. She didn't want to snoop but couldn't resist looking

Grayson and Ari took a shower together before getting ready for dinner. He took great care, soaping her body under the water, enjoying the feel of her under his hands. But she had been quiet, cold since they had made love. And Grayson knew why."Ari, I'm sorry about having been so rough with you... just now," Grayson whispered into her hair as the water rushed over them both, filling his ears.She shook her head. He wouldn't have blamed her if she had been trying to dispel the memories. "No need to apologize." She turned her face toward the water, and he wasn't sure if it was to hide her tears.He kissed her forehead and then her face, but she turned her head. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have—""But we did," she finished, looking into his eyes. "But tell me something. We were you making love to me, or to Dima?""What?" he asked, taking a step back, not sure if he had heard her correctly.She let out a deep breath. "I know you were physically making love to me. I'm not crazy. But were you a

For Ari, the next few days went by quickly. The invitations were sent out immediately, and there were countless things to do to prepare. Since she was considered to be the lady of the house now, it was her job to oversee the event. Luckily, Mrs. Jackson, Gerard, and the staff were all very helpful, along with Grayson and Xavier. Since it was so close to Christmas, as well as for their own protection, She and Grayson stayed at the castle, as did Xavier. Quinn had photoshoots and couldn't stay at the castle but came nearly every night for dinner. It was great being with Grayson's family. They were all being a true family. Despite the continual threat of a murderer on the loose, they were all enjoying the holiday season as well as each other's company.Soon, Christmas Eve was upon them. Ari had purchased a ball gown from a local designer—pale silver with a shimmering overlay. It was fitted in the bodice with a full skirt that swished when she walked. She had pulled her hair up with loose