Keelan's POV

When I returned from the human realm I immediately called Nick, Caleb and Ben to meet me.

"What can we do for you, sire?" Ben asked.

"I want you to be my spies and go back into the human realm to search for Rose's mother. I heard she left her farm, because Henry forced them out and I want you to find her and return her here." They all nodded. I wanted to reunite Rose with her mother, seeing as she won't be returning anytime soon.

"We will go immediately."

"Thank you and please don't tell Rose about this, I don't want to worry her." They nodded before they left, I could only hope they would find her.

After the knights left I went to search for Rose. I found her in my favorite spot. She sat there with eyes closed enjoying the wind and the sun. I could only stare at her, her beauty captured me from the very start. I quickly shook the thoughts out of my head before I went to join her. When I sat down she opened her eyes to look up at me. She gave me a smile which I returned to the fullest. We sat there together sometimes enjoying the quietness that surrounded us and other times talking immensely about anything and everything. I felt so much relieved that she wasn't a prisoner anymore, but a friend.

Weeks went by as we continued our walks as I patiently waited for the knights to return. Rose and I were growing closer day by day and I wanted to tell her how I felt, but then I figured she might not feel the same and I left it.

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Rose's POV

As the weeks flew by after our truth session we grew closer. It was as if we've known each other a lifetime. And along with this new friendship new feelings came.

I stared at Keelan as he was talking about where he got the pendant, I couldn't help but stare at his perfect face, even with his scar it was the picture of perfection. I wanted to tell him how I was feeling, but who was I, a commoner and above that a human. Why would a fae Prince like me?

Later that day after Keelan and I returned from our walk I was sitting by my window reading a book when I noticed movement down in the gardens. When I saw Keelan appear in the garden a silly smile crossed my face on its own accord and I must have looked like a crazy fool. But my smile quickly dropped when I noticed a faery girl walking towards him and talking to him. He smiled and laughed with her and my blood started to boil. Why was I feeling so much anger towards her, she was just talking to Keelan.

I quickly shake my head clear of all these unrequested thoughts. The Prince was really starting to wiggle himself into my thoughts.

I tried my hardest to focus on my story but it was hard, especially with the Prince in my view.

"What's the matter, dear?" A voice said from next to me and I threw the book I was reading in the air, luckily Ms Mousy was there and caught it. Ms Mousy looked at me with concern etched on her face.

"Ms Mousy, you'll give me a heart attack." I said.

"I'm sorry dear, I was just interested in why you were concentrating so hard." She said.

"Oh that, it was nothing..." I said as I looked around the room.

"Would it have something to do with a certain fae prince?"

"What? Of course not, don't be ridiculous." I said.

"You like him, don't you?" She asked.

"Is it that clear?" I asked sheepishly.

"Yes and I just have years of experience with this sort of thing. Why don't you tell him?"

"Ms Mousy, his a prince, I'm nobody. He'll never like me the way I like him." I said as I looked down at my now empty hand, the ring long forgotten. Keelan helped me dispose of it and I was glad I was rid of the awful memories.

"You don't know that."

"It's better if he never knows." I said as I sagged back in my seat. After all what Prince could love me.

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Ms Mousy's POV

I saw the look in Rose's eyes, it was the same look Keelan had. Ah young love, always such a beautiful thing,but it was always so tardy.

I knew Keelan my entire life and I saw the secret looks he gave Rose. If only Rose could see what I can. I couldn't just wait for fate to bring them together, I needed to devise my own plan, and I had just the most perfect idea.

Mr Mole was sitting on a bench in the garden when I approached him.

"Mr Mole, can I have a word?" I asked as I took a seat next to him.

"Ah Ms Mousy, what can I do for you?" He asked.

"I need your help."

"With what?"

"Keelan and Rose."

"And how could I be of assistance."

"I need you to encourage Keelan to tell Rose his feelings." I said simply.

"And how do you suppose I do that?"

"Do not fret, I have the perfect plan. Now listen carefully..."

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Keelan's POV

After my sparring match with the knights I took a seat in the garden. I enjoyed the peace and quietness that was experienced in this part. The quietness gave me time to think. The most pressing thought on my mind was Rose. I wanted to tell her that I liked her, a lot. But then I lost all my courage. If only she knew how much I felt for her and how much she has changed my life for the better. After Eleanor's death I felt lonely and heartbroken but spending time with Rose was healing me, slowly but surely.

A loud crashing sound brought me out of my inner thoughts and when I looked up I saw Mr Mole lying on the ground. He must have fallen. I swiftly rushed over to assist the elderly man. I've known him and Ms Mousy my entire life, and they were like my very own grandparents. They sometimes even treated me like their grandson because they had none of their own. It was as if they adopted me as their own.

"There you are Mr Mole." I said as I helped him back onto his feet.

"Thank you, dear boy. I was just looking for you."

"Why were you looking for me?" I asked.

"I wanted to ask you to help me pick out a wedding suit."

"A wedding suit? Why would you need a wedding suit?" I asked the odd man.

"For my wedding."

"Your wedding? And who is the lucky bride." I asked with a smile.

"Rose of course." When the words left his mouth I felt like all life was drained from me. She couldn't marry Mr Mole, not until she knows how I feel. Why would she want Mr Mole when she could have me. No, I had to talk her out of this, she needed to know how I felt. A wave of jealousy washed over me and I couldn't help the angry look crossing my features.

"Mr Mole, I need to go attend to some business. Will you excuse me?"

"Of course laddy, off you go." He said but I was already walking towards the castle by then.

I rushed to Rose's room, she couldn't honestly be thinking of marrying Mr Mole. When I arrived in her room she was sitting on her chair reading.

I stepped inside and closed the door behind me. She saw me gave me a smile.

"Keelan, what a surprise."

"What are you thinking?" I asked.

"What do you mean?" She asked staring at me with a perplexed look on her face.

"Marrying Mr Mole, why? Have you thought about this? And isn't this a bit fast?" I asked as I dragged my fingers through my hair.

"Marry Mr Mole? Maybe it isn't such a bad idea." She said.

"What?!"

"Mr Mole is nice and friendly. He would surely be able to take care of me. And at least I know he cares about me, not like there are others who care about me."

"Of course there are other people who care about you, your mother, Ms Mousy, my parents."

"And?"

"And me, okay. Rose I care about you more than I want to admit. I'm telling you marrying Mr Mole is a mistake. I've cared for you since the day I laid eyes on you. That is why I went to that coming of age ball, to see you." I said as I stepped closer towards her. She looked taken aback by my sudden words, so was I.

"You care about me?" She asked softly.

"Of course I do. I've been thinking about you constantly Rose, your in my thoughts daily." I said.

"What about that fae girl you met in the garden?"

"What fae girl?"

"The one who couldn't stop laughing at you and made you smile brighter than the sun." She huffed as she crossed her arms across her chest.

"Oh that one, that's Elenia, Joshuan's wife. She asked me to meet her in private so that we could plan a surprise birthday celebration." I explained.

"So you don't like her?" She asked.

"No silly girl, I like you. I've liked you since the day I first laid eyes on you. And besides Joshuan will kill me if I tried to get close to his wife, Prince or no Prince." I said.

"I like you too." When that words entered my ears I couldn't stop the huge grin from spreading across my face, or my heart beat that was increasing rapidly.

"You do?"

"Of course I do. Silly man." I couldn't stop my actions, because the next moment I picked her up ans started to spin her around. She laughed at my excitement and I joined her. Nothing could explain the happiness I felt in my heart. And right then and there I knew this was the start of something beautiful.

After I returned her back to the ground I remembered Mr Mole.

"What about Mr Mole?" I asked.

Just then the door was opened and Mr Mole and Ms Mousy stepped inside.

"They were never going to marry. It was only a way to get you to admit your feelings." Ms Mousy said. Rose and I were both surprised at her statement.

"You did this?" Rose asked.

"Yes I did. You two clearly like each other and I couldn't wait for you to tell each, because then I might have waited an eternity. So I took matter into my own hands." Ms Mousy said as she crossed her arms over her chest defiantly. Ms Mousy was definitely a character, but I wouldn't change her for the world, because she brought us together.

I turned back to Rose, I wanted to say something but before I could get a word out a knight arrived at the door.

"Your highness, the knights have returned." I nodded and replied that I'll be there in a minute I could only hope that they found Rose's mother.

"I have to go, I'll see later at dinner." I told her as I placed I quick kiss on her cheek before I left.

Please let this be good news.

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Hey guys

So this is chapter 13, I hope you enjoyed it. What did you think about Ms Mousy's plan to get them together? And Yay they finally know how they feel about each other.

Thank you so much for reading.

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-Amorie