Chapter 20 Together

Beth was having her tea in the garden when she heard footsteps approaching her. She turned her head to look at the person and was shocked by who she saw.

"Princess." Ryan bowed slightly and Beth stood up to face him.

"What are you doing here?" She asked looking at him suspiciously.

"You left this in my carriage." He said revealing a diamond necklace on his palm which she carefully took.

"You could have sent someone to bring it to me. You did not have to stress yourself."

"Is that your version of a thank you?" Asked Ryan sarcastically and Beth couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

"Should you not be at your palace establishing plans for your war mission."

"Why does it sound like you want my kingdom to conquer yours?" He asked with an eyebrow raised.

"I don't. But I also don't fancy seeing you here or anywhere."

"That was a little harsh princess." He said rubbing his chest.

"How did you even get in here?"

"Through the gate." He said looking at her like she had lost it.

"You fool, I meant who let you in knowing that our kingdom do not associate with yours?"

"Did you forget that I am the crowned prince of Denmore? Your guards will not actually dare to stop me and even if they tried I would just have to get them to sleep."

"Associating with the enemy Elizabeth?" They heard someone say and both turned to see Claudia looking at them with a glare.

Ryan walked to Beth's side and her hand, pulling her close to him.

"We are not just associates princess Claudia. As a matter of fact, Beth and I are... together." Beth's eyes widened immediately.

"What!? Ryan, what are you saying!?"

"See. She even calls me by my name." He grinned.

"Just wait till I tell father. You need not a seer to tell you what would happen." Claudia said and walked into the palace.