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(y/n)'s POV
This isn't what I wanted..

"How do you plead to the murder of Count Dooku, an unarmed prisoner of the Jedi?" Palpatine looked down at the person in front of him with an almost threatening glare.

They swallowed nervously as they stood up. Their eyes met my own for a second; betrayal flashed through them.

I quickly looked away, feeling shameful, this was all my fault. But I couldn't stop it, I had no choice but to listen. I had no choice but to watch an innocent person pay for my own crimes.

"Guilty."

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48 hours earlier
"Come on Max, you rusty?"  I teased him after I successfully dropped him to the floor in less than a minute.

I held my hand out to him with a smirk; he sighed as he accepted it and I helped pull him back to his feet, "No, you just cheated."

"Ah but there's no cheating in combat," Cal spoke up from the other side of the mat and I smiled at him with a proud nod; glad to know that he actually pays attention when I teach.

"You hear that Max, a fourteen year old is smarter than you." I smirked; pushing on his shoulder playfully.

He chuckled as he backed away from me and got into his fighting stance, "Let's go again then General."

I was just about to get in my stance when the sound of shouting echoed along the walls of the training room. I glanced to the side to see my fiancé rushing in, "(y/n) come with me, it's urgent." He gestured for me to follow him, my heart dropped into my stomach; worried that this might have to do with his Dooku investigation.

I turned my gaze to Max, "I'll be back, go practice with Cal for now and don't go easy on him either." I gave a half-smile and a two finger salute, before rushing after Anakin.

Once I reached him, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me with him quickly as we rushed down the hallways, "You won't believe this." He sighed as he pressed the button for a random room to open and gestured for me to go inside.

I stepped inside nervously and the empty room that only had a single desk with a few boxes in the corners. Confused; I turned around to see Anakin standing in front of the now closed door with a devious smile on his face, "Why are we in here and what won't I believe?" I asked with a bemused tone.

He stepped forward and grabbed my hand to pull me closer; lowering his face to mine, "That I haven't kissed my fiancé today." He spoke soft as he rubbed my jawline with his gloved index finger.

I sighed with relief, oh thank the gods, "Anakin you freaked me out, I thought it was something serious." I smacked him on the chest; causing him to breathe out a minty chuckle.

"This is serious," He shrugged innocently, "Well to me, it is." He smirked before pressing his lips to mine smoothly and I giggled into it; wrapping my arms around his neck to deepen the kiss while my heart beat in a way that only he can ensue. If it wasn't for this amazing man, I would have broken down by now over everything I've been feeling lately.

He is my anchor, without him I'd fall to pieces.

"I miss you when we're apart, can't you come join me on the investigation?" He departed his lips from my mine and cupped my cheeks softly; lifting my face up to keep my eyes on his.

I shook my head with a sigh, "No, I have my own things to do, not to mention I might be sent to Zygerria in a couple of days."

He narrowed his eyes at the mention of the slavers planet, "Why are you going there?" He asked with a hint of malice in his tone, he has a deep hatred for slavers; which is justified.

"Togrutan's have been going missing and they suspect it's the Zygerrian slave trades. But they're trying to gain more intel before sending me; just to make sure Cal and I are not walking into a dead end." I shrugged as I backed away from his touch and hopped on top of the desk that was behind me.

He sighed as he stepped forward so he was between my legs; placing his hands gently on my thighs, "Well if you do go, please be careful and call me if you need me to come; I'll be on the first ship out." He leaned forward and kissed my forehead softly, before backing away and brushing my hair behind my ear for me, "Not that you'll need me, I have no doubt you can handle it on your own; but just in case, please call me if you get into any trouble."

I smiled as I raised my hand and lightly trailed the scar I gave him, "You know I will."

"Can I go back to kissing you now?" He asked with an adorable smile that I couldn't say not to.

"Yes, but only for a few minutes, I have to get back to the troops and Cal." I gripped his tunic to pull his body closer to me until I could feel him in between my legs.

He bit his lip as he brought his head lower and gently rubbed his nose against my own, "I can get quite a bit done in a few minutes."

"That's not something to brag about." I teased and he pinched my cheek in response; causing a giggle to escape my lips before he kissed me once more.

This kiss was more passionate and filled with urgency as I used the hold I already had on his tunic to attempt to pull it off of him, "I love you so much Princess, always and forever; I promise you." He whispered as he brought his hands to my hips and gripped them tight.

"I love you to-"

"I knew it!"

We both froze for a moment before pulling apart to stare at the person in the doorway with wide eyes; why don't we ever lock the damn doors..

"This isn't what it looks like?" I shrugged nervously as I stared into the smug expression of my very own Padawan. He was supposed to stay with Max, damn it.

"Yeah I was just checking her.. teeth," Anakin lied horribly as always; like why even try? "You know, for food."

I turned my head to glare at him, "Just stop."

Cal rolled his eyes; still holding a victorious smirk, like this is something that he wanted to find, "You can't lie to me Masters, I know what you were about to do, I'm not stupid."

"Alright fine," I hopped off of the desk and awkwardly fixed my clothing that had gotten slightly wrinkled, "Are you going to tell anyone?" I raised a brow as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Well, tell me what this is first." He gestured between us.

I grabbed the ring from around my neck so it came into view and his eyes widened, "No way really?"

I nodded with a smile before tucking it away, "Can I trust you not to tell anyone Cal?"

He shook his head, "Sorry but I have to tell Ahsoka, we have a bet on this." He revealed and Anakin snorted from next to me.

I can't even say we're surprised at this point.

I threw my hands up in the air, "We might as well make an announcement to all of Coruscant since apparently everyone knows."

Cal chuckled, "Don't worry Master, Ahsoka and I will keep your secret," He shifted his feet on the floor, "On one condition."

Is he about to blackmail me?

"We get to come to the wedding." He smiled excitedly; making me smile as well, his freckled grin was always contagious for me.

Okay so it wasn't blackmail.

Anakin and I both nodded simultaneously, "It's in two weeks." Anakin told him as he wrapped his arm around my shoulders and hugged me to him.

Cal clapped his hands together, "Perfect, now if you'll excuse me; I have to go collect some winnings." He spun on his heels and left through the door as quick as he came. That little shit followed us in here, that's the only way I can explain him knowing exactly where we were

Anakin waved the door closed and locked it; a little too late, "Are you worried?" He asked; turning me shoulders to face him.

I shook my head, "No, I trust Cal and I'm sure you trust Ahsoka."

He nodded with a half-smile, "I do trust her, I'm actually glad they know, now we don't have to hide around them."

I rolled my eyes playfully with a chuckle, "Please like we even did a good job, they've practically known this entire time."

He shrugged, "True, but anyways," He dropped his hands down to my hips, "Why don't we get back to the fun stuff." He smirked and I gently pushed him away.

"How can you still be in the mood after that?" I gestured to the closed door; referring to the prior events.

He pulled me closer again with a tighter grip, "All I have to do is look at you and think about how I'm going to make you my wife in only two weeks," He picked me up effortlessly by the hips and set me back on the desk, "That's enough for me." He whispered with a smile before bringing his lips down to meet my own once more.

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(TW: Blood)

I opened my eyes when I heard that familiar sound, a sound I haven't heard in months; or even in this room. Tapping, coming from the bathroom, that also happened to be on my side of the bed.

I sat up slowly and glanced down to my sleeping fiancé, chest rising up and down slowly as he dreamed. I thought of waking him up, but I didn't want to disturb him; he looked so peaceful. Besides, it's probably nothing.. right?

I kicked my feet over the bed and quietly walked towards the dark bathroom; following the light tapping sound. I kept telling myself that I was tired, that the tapping was in my head, that when I turn this light on; the bathroom would be empty.

And that's exactly what it was.

I flipped the light on so see that the tapping wasn't in my head, but it was coming from the sink that was left on. I sighed with relief as I turned it off, Anakin must have left it on; he was the last one in here.

I turned around and flipped the light switch off; taking only one step out of the bathroom, "Listen to me or he will die." I stopped moving when I felt a cold breeze on my neck and the sound of a whisper in my ear. But this voice, it sounded familiar; although I couldn't quite place it.

I spun around with fear rising in my chest about what I might see; but there was nothing there. I quickly closed the bathroom door and got back into bed, wanting to feel Anakin's warmth to get a sense of safety, "Babe." I called to him as I placed my hand on his chest to shake him awake. But it didn't feel how I was expecting; I expected his soft skin, but what I felt was wet and my hand felt like it slipped along his chest, "What the fuck?" I waved my had for the light switch to turn on and my breath got caught in my throat as I stared down at Anakin's slit throat; his chest covered in his own blood, his lifeless eyes staring at the ceiling.

I immediately screamed at the top of my lungs and backed away; falling to the floor as I eyed my hand that was covered in the red liquid with a look of horror.

I pushed myself away from the bed as I continued screaming and crying uncontrollably, "Anakin!" I sobbed his name; the pain in my heart was unimaginable, I just saw my own fiancé dead in our bed.

And I truly believed that he was dead, until he suddenly appeared in front of me with scared eyes, "Baby what's wrong?" He gripped my face securely as he kept my panicked eyes on his, "I need you to breathe for me." He instructed me; that's when I realized that I was having a full blown panic attack and my breaths were coming out slow and shallow.

I quickly eyed his chest and neck; to see nothing, "I-" I glanced down at my own hands; to once again see nothing, "I-" I once again tried to speak, but nothing would come out. My anxiety was at an all time high and the emotions I just went though were still coursing through my body.

"Tell me what happened Princess." He grabbed ahold of me and pulled me into an embrace to help stop my crying. Despite seeing him alive; the tears wouldn't stop, that image was still in my head and it was tearing me apart.

Why did I see that; what is happening to me?

I glanced up at Anakin who was eyeing me with concern. He pushed the hair out of my face and caressed my cheek softly, "Are you okay?"

I shook my head; tears pouring from as I pulled him into an embrace and held him tight, never wanting to let him. I was relieved to feel him alive, to feel his warmth and the beating of his heart, "I-"

Shh

I heard an echoed whisper in my mind and I took it as a warning to not tell the truth, "I had a nightmare."

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This was fun to write; and yes next chapter you'll see who plead guilty to the charges.
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Hope you enjoyed this chapter♥️
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Also I have a new book! Yes another one, I can't help my imagination, it's consistently coming up with new things🤷🏻‍♀️ it's called Royalty and YES it is another Anakin x Reader book because that is my comfort character and I don't want to write for anyone else 😌
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