Stand with me

After Jackson and Kamen left in the helicopter to head back their to Black Rock Island. Lexi and Alex strolled through the Castle heading out to her favorite spot in the west wing garden.

But when she seen some maids walking past them carrying a bunch of crates and boxes. Lexi grabbed Alex's arm pulling him towards the Grand ballroom, "let's go see how much they have done. she excitedly said, pulling harder on his arm for him to walk faster. She was almost dragging him along with her ,Alex had to hasten his pace to keep up with her.

When they reached the Grand Ballroom he pushed the door open for them to step inside. She glanced around to see at least ten people unpacking everything. But none of the decorations had been put in place . Her shoulder fell slack, she huffed and groan " why don't they have anything done yet ." She complained disappointedly .

Alex stood behind her wrapping his arms around her waist, he leaned his hand over her shoulder so that he could see her face. He gave her a reassuring smile, and tried to comfort her . " Sweetheart we still have four days left before our wedding, but I will check with Mrs. Green to make sure everything is going as planned."

Alex glanced around the room there was boxes and crates everywhere and at least ten people unpacking candles, planters dishes and candles sticks. Mrs. Green was in the middle of the the room pointing her finger and giving orders. Alex held Lexi's hand and they stepped around the boxes and through the clutter to speak to her

"Pam how's everything going?"

When they approached Mrs. Green she was bent over unpacking one of the crates. When she heard Alex's voice she stood up abruptly almost colliding into him. "Good morning your Majesty, I was so busy I didn't even know you had come in. "She babbled, as she reached over to tap a young man on the shoulder she pointed to the crate in the floor and with out her telling him what to do with it he grabbed the box and scurried away. " Everything is going as planned Your Majesty." She answered

Alex turned his head side to side looking around at the mountain of decorations scattered about .he ask"are you sure you don't need more help, this looks like a lot of stuff."

She patted his shoulder speaking quickly" Everything is going great ,I will set everything up in here in the next two days, the florist are going to arrive on Thursday to put the flowers into the center pieces and large vases . All the lights have arrived and so has the draping sheers."Mrs Green patted Lexi on the shoulder speaking in a quicken voice " don't you worry about a thing, by Friday this room will be just beautiful."

" Thank you for your time Pam, we will get out of here and let you work your magic." Alex said, He took Lexi's hand nodding towards the door. " Come sweetheart, I promise Pam is the best event planner in Evanston, she will have everything done on time."

" Thank you , Your Majesty , You have a wonderful day. "She shouted as they walked back to the door through the maze of clutter in the floor.

They stepped into to the hallway walking back towards the West Wing Garden. Because of all the wedding preparations the Castle had started to buzz . Maids , kitchen staff , and military personnel walked about up and down the hallway pushing carts and carrying boxes in preparation for the guest and up coming wedding .

Down at the other end of the hallway Alex seen a man wearing a pair of black slacks and a white button up shirt walking towards them . For a moment he thought his eyes were playing tricks on him until the man came closer.

Then he realized the man that was coming in their direction was indeed his great grandfather. He held onto Lexi's hand and pulled her along with him at a faster pace ,the same way she had done to him earlier.

Alex was a bit confused, no one had texted him from the front gate and informed him of his great grandfather's arrival. Alex had already given strict orders to all the guards no one except the regular employees is to enter the castle this week without his approval.

Even the delivery drivers have special badges with a barcode on them that was given to the vendors on Friday afternoon. And no one was suppose to be permitted entrance unless they have a delivery badge or Alex tells the guard to let them through.

When they met each other in the hallway Alex glanced around seeing some maids walking in the hallway. He stuck his hand out for his great grandfather to shake offering him a greeting. "King Evander , what a pleasant surprise. How are you doing, I didn't hear of your arrival .Will you please join us in the west wing garden."

His great grandfather took Alex's hand in his hand with a pleasant smile. Greeting him as a causal acquaintance. " I had a few hours to spare today so I thought I would pop in for a short visit." He turned towards Lexi taking her hand and bringing it up to his lips kissing it and offering her a polite greeting. " Good morning, Princess Alexis, you look lovely today."

" Thank you King Evander " she politely said.

Alex nodded towards the door at the end of the hallway " Please king Evander goin us for a drink in the garden." He said, to have his great grandfather turn and follow them out to the west wing garden.

Alex needed to speak to his grandfather in private, he questioned in his mind how his great grandfather got inside the castle with out the guards informing him. His face held a gently expression but on the inside he seethed in anger , some heads were going to roll today everyone has been informed of the importance of the thigh security measures for this week.

When they stepped outside into the garden and took a seat, Alex scanned the area for any on lookers, and ask his grandfather the burning question that was plaguing his mind." great grandfather, Why did my men not stop you at the gate? It's not that I'm not delighted to see you here. It's just I have gave them strict orders not to let anyone through this week not even mother with out my approval."

The demon king set relaxed listening to the raging thoughts in his great grandson's mind , of heads rolling for disobeying his orders ." Alexander, calm down your men haven't disobeyed your orders. There's things you must know about me." He holds his hand out for Alex to take " stand with me Alexander."

Alex was confused he thought he had schooled his expression and held his composure well enough for his great grandfather or anyone around them not to detect the anger and displeasure he was feeling.

He glanced at his great grandfather's hand and placed his in it ,they both stood beside the table . Alex felt a gush of wind on his face and in a blink of an eye , him and his grandfather was standing on the other side of the garden.

The ever so powerful vampire King felt disoriented and confused at what just happened, not even able to hold his composure he cursed " what the fuck?"

King Evander chuckled, " Alexander do you kiss your beautiful mother with that mouth?" He ask, his taunting voice sounding exactly like his youngest great grandson's.

Alex rubbed his temple trying to gather his thoughts and composure before he spoke again " What did ....what the hell was that."

"Just one of great grandfather's abilities, like I said earlier I just popped in for a short visit." He held his hand out to Alex nonchalantly asking him " shall we go back we don't want your beautiful wife to get lonely."

Feeling a touch dizzy, and baffled Alex quietly murmured his words almost come out as a whisper " Let's just walk back great grandfather."

A little smirk from on the demon king's face with a small nod of his head , " As you wish."

After a few steps Alex gather his composure enough to speak with a normal voice. " Grandfather can you do that from a long distance. I mean did you come from your Castle all the way here like that?" Alex ask curiously eager to learn more about his grandfather.