William POV

"Your grace" I heard a voice say trough the darkness...

"Your majesty?" It asked again..

"For heaven sakes, won't you just wake up already!" It cried out annoyed.

I bolted upright in bed and found a very startled looking norman staring down at me. He ran his hands down his face and pressed his eyes with the end of his fingers.

"I am sorry, it's just you wouldn't wake up and it's already afternoon. your father wouldn't let me here the end of it if you weren't with him at lunch today."

I jumped out of bed and tossed on the clean, fresh garments that were laid out for me. The idea of one of my fathers routine lectures didn't seem to appealing at the moment. I jumped to see my reflection in the mirror and began running my fingers through my hair to fix all the fly aways.

I left norman to finish his work as I made my way to the dining area. I saw my father, mother, Cora, her mother and uncle all seated at the table. They all turned there heads as I approached.

They all seemed happy to see me, except Cora. That Through me off completely. Only yesterday she was melting at my Touch, but now it seemed as if I was the last person she wanted to see. I took a seat In between my father and Cora.

"Good morning" I said respectfully to everyone at the table.

"Good morning William" king Xavier and my father said in unison.

"Good morning, Willy" my mother said affectionately.

Cora however didn't say a word. She just sat there looking at the all to interesting details of the carpet. Her uncle narrowed his eyes at her as Cora's mother asked if she was alright.

"I am fine" Cora said. "I guess I just feel a little under the weather today" at that her uncle smiled at the corner of his mouth. Something was up with the both of them.

"I did hear about something going around, hopefully it will pass soon." My mother said to Cora

"Hopefully." Cora said quietly in a almost whisper.

I watched her for a moment as her eyes caught mine. I smiled at her but she didn't so much as even blink. I felt a ping of hurt rush through me but I quickly pushed it out. How could she do this to me? Make me feel things for her and then leave me hanging, alone?

The meal had been the most Pleasant meal so far. Was it because there was no more eye battles between me and Cora? Or was it because now she was blocking me out completely.

"I am so happy to be in charge of entertainment!!" Cora's mother Spoke happily. "Dancing, singing, acting, juggling, and who can forget the jester!!"

"I know!" Said my mother. "It's going to be wonderful!"

"Just wait tell you see the exotic dancer that I got for the celebration." Xavier said to my father and he winked. My mother slapped Xavier's palms and pulled my father close to her.

"You might not have a lady" she said pointing to Xavier. "But he does" she Warned him as she brought her gaze back to my father "and don't you forget it"

He smiled as he kissed her cheek. "Your cute when your jealous darling" he said and she tried not to smile but failed. "Not trying to be cute dear"

"Oh please mother, this Conversation is pointless. As if you would really let father out of your sights enough for him to be unfaithful anyways?" I asked rather annoyed with there Flirtatious bickering.

My mother gave me a angry look as my father laughed. Then gave me a look that said, your 100% right son

After a few more moments of small talk I stood up and extended my hand to Cora. "Shall we?" I asked.

She snapped her head at me as if I woke her from a daze. She looked at her uncle who nodded at her to go. She grabbed my hand and I slightly jilted from her cold Touch. She felt like a walking corps.

After we were out of ear shot I stopped and turned to her.

"Cora, what's wrong?"

"Nothing." She denied.

"Your lying."

"No. I told you, I feel a little sick that's all."

"A little sick?" I asked. "Since when do people who are a little sick, completely distance themselves from the person that they were so close to yesterday?"

She must of saw the hurt in my eyes because her face softened.

"I am sorry." She muttered

"What's wrong?" I asked again hoping for a answer.

"My uncle.." She said "he's.... Been being a real ass lately.. He wants things between us to be perfect.. And it's so hard to even look at him when I have known all the things he is doing... has done..." She corrected herself

"I know you have been having problems with your uncle.. But why must you make me think that it's my fault? Or make me think it was something that I had done?" I asked

"It's nothing that you done." She said as she raised her hand to my face. "It's just him" she said truthfully. I decided now wasn't the best time to push feather so I let it go.

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James POV

I felt very worried yet a spark of sheer excitement when a kings men told me that the king himself wanted to see me. Could it be about my family? Has he decided to give us back our titles? Maybe even our land? Who am I kidding, he wouldn't do that.

"Come in" I heard him call from the other side of the door.

Once I entered, he turned to me and smiled.

"Well, little James is all grown up now.."

"Pardon me your grace, but how did you know my name?" I asked.

"me and your father used to be great friends before...."

Before you took over and kicked everyone else out.

"Back to topic.." He said. "I have a little favor to ask of you."

"Yes?" I asked

"I hear from quite a few people that you and Cora seem to be keen with one other?"

I hope he's not thinking...

"No your grace... Nothing like that." I said nervously..

"Oh please son, not like that.... Cora would never like you.." He laughed. "What I meant was that you two are good friends and she seems to be telling you everything.. am I wrong? " he asked and I shook my head, no.

"Good, I want you to be with her a bit more often then you do... I want you to let her share things with you, then after that, I want you to come to me and tell me everything she tells you." He said evilly.

He wants me to rat him everything that Cora says?? Hell no...

"I don't think I could do that... You see" I said before he cut me off.

"No I don't see.. The only thing I see is you not doing, what I say, when I say it" he hissed

Whatever sick and twisted plan he had going on he would have to count me out.

"I am not scared off you.." I said with bravery I didn't even know I had..

He walked closer to me but I didn't waver... Cora was my best friend, I couldn't sell her out just because I was scared of getting my ass handed to me.

He smiled evilly down at me "maybe not, but I bet your little sister would be. Or maybe your little brother? Who would you prefer I start with?"

"Remember boy, I know where they live.. I could have someone over there in less then a day."

My heart dropped in my Chest.. Anything... Anything but them..

"I'll do anything you need.

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So evil.... So bad....

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