"Please help me welcome Pop Star Princess Cassie Lyndel!"

Cassie turns to Keith who winks at her before taking a deep breath and stepping out on the stage. The audience clapping and giving her wide grins. She waves walking over to the host embracing her in a friendly hug before taking a seat opposite the host. In her head trying to come her jittery nerves. The crowd quiets down as the host takes her seat. 

"Well Cassie, we have much to discuss!" Cassie just smiles nodding in agreement. "Now first things first. You're new album has been released and it has dropped as a double platinum." 

The host pauses clapping which makes the crowd clap along. Cassie just smiles in appreciation. 

"That is an incredible feet to achieve for a second record ESPECIALLY when it is a mix of two genres... What made you think to mix pop and country?"

"I honestly had a lot of inspiration." 

She takes a quick glance over to the side of the stage where she finds her three main supports standing. The host catches where her eyes went to. 

"I see you have some family here with you... would they like to join?"

The audience claps and hoots loudly as the host waves over all of them. Keith looks directly at Cassie who smiles standing up. He didn't hesitate walking directly to her keeping his eyes on his princess. Jackson on the other hand had to tug Natalia out who plastered on the best smile she could walking out. The crew shuffling to bring out additional chairs for them all. Keith sits directly next to Cassie followed by Natalia and then Jackson. 

The women of the audience whistle and cheer looking at Keith who doesn't even spare a glance to them. Cassie can't help but grin taking his hand into her own. The southern cowboy holding her backs pulling it to his lips. The crowd in sync awing at the couple. The host gives them all a moment to settle. 

"Well well... Cassie will you introduce everyone?"

Cassie turns slightly in her chair pointing at Jackson, "this is my agent and friend Jackson Fillmore." Her eyes then turn to Natalia, "next is my absolute best friend and sister, Natalia Thornton."

Nat winks at Cass as Jackson takes her hand pulling it into his lap interlacing them together. Nat turns to him giving a gentle smile. The audience watches the couples interaction with silent praise for them. The host clears her throat making Cass come back to her final guest. 

"Last is my better half, Keith Thornton."

Keith smirks and winks just like his sister. He then shocks everyone as he leans over kissing a blushing Cassie on her cheek. The crowd roars making the host lose them yet again momentarily. The host gives the crowd a moment before trying to get them to settle. The host looks over each of her guest. 

"Now I know Mr. Fillmore, but the other two... brother and sister?" Both Keith and Natalia nod in unison. "So Cassie did you know Ms. Thornton first or Mr. Thornton?"

"I met Natalia years ago and she introduced me to her brother."

"Ah, I see... Well he definitely looks like a catch. Am I right ladies?" The crowd agreeing loudly as Cassie chuckles as the cowboy slightly blushes. 

"Sorry to say ladies but this one is taken." Cassie says confidently making Keith squeeze her hand in return. 

"Is this an inclusive Ms. Lyndel?" The host ask leaning forward in her chair. "Is Cassie off the market?"

"Absolutely." She answers confidently. She leans over the arm rest pecking his lips as the crowd erupts in their blessings. 

"So the rumors previously of you and Mr. Fillmore?" The host leaves it open gesturing to Jackson. 

"I'm happily off the market as well." Jackson speaks up smirking at the host as she looks at his and Natalia's hands. 

"That's a fairy tale ending if I ever seen such a thing..." The host pauses for a moment before turning seriously towards Cassie. "However you have been in the news pretty recently."

Cassie nods her head in agreement. The host continues, "about week and half ago I understand something happened. The news is reporting that an altercation occurred between yourself and prior agent, Landon Bounds."

Cassie takes a deep breath gathering strength before answering. "Yes I had a relationship with my previous agent Mr. Bounds."

"What actually happened Cassie?" The host asked intrigued as she leans towards her. 

"I was in an relationship that was toxic and abusive... If it wasn't for my best friend I may not be here today." She pauses glancing at Nat who gives her a reassuring smile. 

"So you are saying Ms. Thornton saved you?"

"Natalia made me see my worth and find myself again. I can't begin to thank her and my other supports enough. It's not easy to walk away even when you are being hurt but having support made all the difference."

"I see... when you say abusive?" She leaves it open again for Cassie. 

"I was forced to do things that I did not want to or agree to... If I did disagree, I would end up getting hit into submission." Keith kisses her hand again as the audience goes eerily silent. Cassie forces a tight lip smile as she continues. "I was not happy with where I was, or who I had become but Nat saved me."

The host turns to the savior herself. "How does it feel to be held in such high regard, as a hero of sorts?"

"I'm not a hero, I care for that woman with all my heart but in the end, she rescued herself." Cassie begins to cry looking directly at Natalia who is already looking at her. "Only when a person has had enough can they find the strength to finally call it quits and she did just that."

"Nicely said Ms. Thornton." Nat nods her head as the host turns back to Cassie. "Through all these struggles you still ended up on top Cassie."

Cassie turns back to the host with teary eyes. The host holds her eye contact giving her a meaningful look. "I have an incredible team."

"Well I can see you are happy now and I think we all can agree your music has developed due to these struggles into something magnificent."

The crowd applauds again in praise to the blonde hair beauty. She gives a slight bow of her head in gratitude. The interview continues as the past finally is left behind and Cassie moves forward. She has never felt better to finally just let it go and glancing at her team beside her, she couldn't be more grateful. The only missing team member was Tate but she knew he was watching somewhere. Cassie finishes the interview singing her new hit single for them. 

As they are leaving, the host once again thanks Cassie and in return, Cassie praises her on her ability to host and handling her questions with care rather than intrusiveness. They climb into a limo taking them all back to Jackson's home. He had already informed the owner that he would be leaving in a month's time. Keith and Natalia had to return after tomorrow but tonight they wanted to celebrate. 

Cassie had finished her album and had it released in record time. She would begin touring a month's time. Both her and Jackson were due to travel all over the United states for two months. Cassie wasn't ready to say goodbye to her new home and family but new that once this was complete, she was taking a break. She is proud of the career she had build even through all the heartbreak but now was her time... 

They arrived back at the apartment with Chinese food in hand. All four sitting down laughing and talking of nothing as they ate before both couples separated. Nat giving her best friend a deep emotional hug before releasing her for the night walking away with her leading man. Cassie couldn't stop smiling as Keith carried her away to the guest room. 

Once the door was closed, the other side of Keith came out. He pushed her up against the door caging her between himself and the solid surface before he began pulling at all her clothing at record speed. Cassie just as eager to have her way with him. He lifted her pinning her to the door as her legs wrapped around his waist. His fingers digging into the flesh of her ass making her whimper. He devoured her mouth silencing any sounds attempting to escape. 

She loved how dominant he was with her. It wasn't the same as Landon. Keith made her feel safe and protected instead of fear. It showed in all his actions, if he felt her stiffen he would slow himself down and worship her. When she had enough, he didn't push past that. It was night and day to what she was used to. 

"Whose princess are you?" He grunts out as Cassie grinds her hips against him. 

"Yours Keith" She says airily. 

Keith growls before thrusting into her. Her back arching off the door. Her breast going into his face where he is quick to latch onto her nipple licking and nipping at the hardening bud. She has to bite her lip to stop from moaning out worried of her friend hearing her. He grips her back before turning walking away from the door and falling onto the bed with her beneath him. No connection lost as they continue to get lost in one another. Keith's lips leaving her breast to travel to her neck making her release a moan she couldn't control. He bites her neck gently before they travel up to her mouth. Her hands weaving into his dark locks gripping it for dear life. 

It didn't take long for both to tumble over the edge falling into pure bliss together. Keith stilled inside of her trying to recapture his breath. Cassie gently pulled his head down to her chest allowing him to hear her racing heart. He collapsed enveloping her securely in his arms. Cassie smiled down at him as he rubbed his head onto her breast. Both silently regaining their breaths while just enjoy each other. 

"Princess, I don't want to leave you..."

She felt her heart soar at his whispered admission. She tugs his hair softly making him lift his head to gaze into her eyes. She cups his jaw, "I don't either but in two months time... I'm all yours."

He looks deep into her eyes and in that moment, Cassie can see his fear. He is scared she won't return to him. Cassie couldn't believe how unbelievably lucky she was. She would never leave this man. Deciding to be bold, she clears her throat making him raise a brow. 

"Keith Thornton, will you do me the honors of being my future husband?"

He freezes and Cassie giggles softly. He searches her eyes again before locking lips securely with hers. She wraps her arms around his neck continuing to kiss him like there is no tomorrow. Only when they absolutely have to did they separate. Keith peering deep into her soul, "Only if you do me the honors of becoming Cassie Thornton one day."

"I would be honored to." She whispers making the most beautiful smile light up his face. Cassie feels her stomach doing somersaults at the utter beauty of the man laying on top of her. "I love you Keith."

"As I love you princess." 

They continue to hold each other dearly until the following morning sun arises. They tread out of the bedroom hand in hand to find Jackson near the stove with Nat holding his bare back kissing it not noticing their presences. Cassie clears her throat making Nat unlatch from Jackson's back turning with a smile. Cassie walks over as Nat hugs her. Keith making coffee for him and Cass before walking over to Jackson and saying good morning. All four taking a seat at his table as they devour the waffles Jackson made. 

Cassie and Natalia help with the dishes after everyone is finished. Jackson excuses himself to take a call leaving Keith to watch the girls. A few minutes go by and Jackson returns looking troubled. 

"Cassie?" All eyes turn to him. "We have to head to the label.. now."