"It looks tacky"

"I agree. Not giving off the royal vibes at all"

Skye crumpled the photo up and tossed it in the bin.

"Maybe my sense of decor is tacky. I'll leave the job for the royal planner."

"Good choice. But your style isn't tacky"

"Thanks Star. Anyway, what brings you here?"

"Well....I was thinking of visiting Edward"

"Oh....why?"

The queen mother shrugged.

"Just to ease my worries I guess"

"Well...you don't really need my permission" Skye said and Star nodded.

"I was thinking of taking you with me?"

Skye sighed.

"Prince and I had a discussion about the Edward thing. Prince doesn't want me or Sam anywhere near Edward and as his husband to be, I'm going to respect his wishes"

"You're right. I'm sorry"

"It's alright"

He watched her leave and he sighs. Then he hears Sam talking through the baby monitor.

"Sammy? Why are you in your room?"

"I poop!"

"Oh" Skye said before he gasped in horror.

"Stay right there!"

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Jonathan placed the two potraits inside the case. Cameron closed the lid and snapped the clasps in place.

"Another reason to be glad we have a private jet, can you imagine if these got lost"

"I'd like to think the royals will understand" Jonathan says.

"Maybe. By the way, did you enjoy your stay here?" Cameron asked as he packed his paint brushes.

"I actually did. Met your supercool parents, got to know you in a deeper level"

"Way deeper level" Cameron mumbled as he blushed.

"I think I'd come here again. This time of course going sightseeing"

"Alright. After your brother has given birth and after the royal wedding, let's come here and spend some time alone"

"I'd like that. Maybe we'll buy a small house by a lake?"

Cameron smiled.

"And skinny dip every night"

"I'd love to see that squishy ass of yours bounce on my lap"

"Jonathan!" Cameron blushed, why would he say that?!

"It's true though"

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The royal trumpet fanfare echoed in the hall as Prince stepped up the stage, the soldiers that were present cheering and waving their flags proudly in the air.

"Good afternoon everyone. I'm so honoured to stand before the people who sacrifice their own lives in order for us to live peacefully. And although Lololand hasn't been in a war since the first king, I'm happy to see you all train and be fully prepared shall it come for that. I came here today to show my support, I know some of you may feel like I'll never understand the life of  common person but I'm here to show you that, whatever you need, I'm here to provide, the ministers are here to hear you out. We do not take your sacrifices for granted and I'm pleased to be a king with a great army behind me as support"

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause. Prince waved to them, smiling in pride. The cameras were flicking every passing second.

"And I also came here today, to announce that My wedding to my lovely husband to be will be taking place soon and I will be honoured to have you there some on work and some as witnesses to this momentous event"

"Long live the King!!"

Prince stepped down and shook hands with the generals and commander in chief. It was going to be a long day for the young king.

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Skye sighed sadly, Sam was back in class and he had no idea how to spend his day.

"Wait....this is the perfect time to get some information on running a charity" he said as he went towards his office. When he got there, Nora was setting up for afternoon tea.

Skye sat down and turned on his computer, looking up what he was looking for.

"Hmm...not bad"

"Your tea sir"

"Thank you Nora"

He takes a sip and smiles.

"Perfect"

Nora sighed in relief. She was excited to be working for Skye, she can't wait to witness all their cuteness!

The door opened and Liam stepped inside, giving Skye a bow.

"Your Majesty, the king is trending"

"Okay...??" Skye said in confusion.

"Is it a bad or good thing?" He asked.

"Well good of course. I was surprised you weren't there"

"Oh....Prince and I will work separately for a few days, I want to set up a few charities and work on them"

"Oh....but the people will think you and his Majesty are having issues"

Skye looked at the video and he sighed.

"The king decided to do this event alone and I'm sure he has his reasons. If the people feel like we're having issues, I'm sure I'll be coming with him on the next appearance."

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She sat down and found Edward sitting on the other side of the glass. She picks up the phone.

"Edward"

"Mom"

She sighed.

"How have you been?"

"Surprisingly okay. My life has made a full 360"

"I'm happy to hear that"

Edward looked around.

"I'm guessing Prince isn't here?"

She nodded.

"Prince wants nothing to do with you, Skye also agrees"

He sighed.

"I don't blame him. I'd hate me too"

She placed her hand on the glass.

"When you get out of here...what will you do?"

"Join the military cleaning crew"

"Why? You can run away from this place"

"And do what? I'll be a registered sex offender mom, no one will hire me. If I start up my business, no one will want to work for me. I'm doomed out there, the military is my only choice"

She nodded.

"Take care of yourself alright? You're still young, you can have a better life"

Edward sighed.

"Thanks for coming...I know you hate me too"

She nodded.

"I do. But you are still my son, blood or not. I raised you."

"I don't want you to feel like that. You raised Prince Edward and he's dead. What you see now is Edward, a rapist with no bright future. I know that. We watch the royal family events here. I'll be tuned in for the wedding"

"Edward....take care of yourself"

He nodded and watched her leave. His throat felt like it had a lump stuck mid swallow, it made tears form in his eyes. He sniffles and stood up.

"Goodbye....mom"