Chapter 329

The doors flew open and Auggie jumped out of bed, grabbing the bedside lamp and wielding it like a Samurai warrior.

"Pearl!" Maggie said, running to her and hugging her.

"It's over now, Augustus. You are safe. You are free." Sebastian said.

"Thank you, Bash. Thank you." He said, hugging him.

"You were very brave to do what you did. I'm proud of you." Sebastian said.

"What happened? With Erik and with my father?" Auggie asked.

"Get your things. We will talk on the flight." He said.

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Erik was all over the news. He was in a private holding cell, away from anyone else. After several days of questioning, they had a full confession and deal. Erik would only be convicted of conspiracy to murder as an accomplice. He also had to answer for the embezzlement and fraud, calling himself a prince. It was considered treason. He would serve 25 years in a federal prison.

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After Sebastian filled in Auggie and Maggie, Pearl held Auggie in her arms as he sobbed. He had lost the only father he knew and his brother.

"I'm so sorry for what you had to go through. I'm so sorry about my brother and my father." Auggie said to Sebastian and Pearl.

"Augustus, you are and always will be family to me. To us." He said, looking at Pearl. I'd like to make you a Duke. For exceptional service to the crown. When I am king, it will be the first order of business." Sebastian said. Maggie looked at Pearl and nodded.

"Thank you for being so strong." She said to Pearl.

They exited the jet in London to a sea of people. Thousands had gathered to greet the plane after hearing of their pending arrival. They were waving the British flag and singing in unison, "God save great Sebastian our king, God save our noble king, God save the king! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the king!" And then they all broke out into a Beatles song. "Let it be." Sebastian stood on top of the flight stairs, holding Pearl tight to him.

"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree

There will be an answer, let it be

For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see

There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be, be

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me

Shinin' until tomorrow, let it be

I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be."

He waved and sobbed. They had brought him to to his knees with gratitude and honor, humbling him in a way he had never known and he bowed to the crowd, sobbing still. They all took a knee and kneeled before him and Pearl, in silence. It was like nothing anyone had ever witnessed before.