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• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Epilogue

  I gasped when I saw myself in the mirror. I twirled around with a wide smile on the face. The intricate designs on the helm of the gown were Lilarian symbols.Beaded silver at the waist and neckline, the royal blue ball gown flowed to the ground in waves. The long sleeves were net and the bodice lace. My curly hair was wound back to the side of my head in a twisted bun held up by pins.“Perhaps Victoria is a great fashion designer.” Queen Gabrielle bobbed her head at my dress with a slight smile on her face. She also wore Lilarian colors but in an elegant A-line dress.I laughed lifting the skirt a bit to walk across the room. Not wanting to acknowledge Vickie's expertise in fashion, Queen Gabrielle reluctantly let her make me the dress.“Here.” In her hands was a jewel box. She slowly opened it and a jeweled necklace and pair of earrings glowed. I gasped in awe at the silvers that

• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Chapter Forty-One

  I beamed at the television as I watched the book signing event. A kid of five took a picture with Esther Clyde, author of Red Bows.It hurt I could not be there as co-author and illustrator but even if I can't be there, my creation is.I shut my laptop and set it on the table beside the MP3. Pictures of my travels to different cities littered the wall. The semester is already over and I have not decided where I should travel next.Istanbul, Rio, or Bora Bora?I heard the door open and close downstairs. Gianna, the housekeeper, must be back from the supermarket. I grabbed the empty juice box and glass and hurried down the stairs.“How was your trip, Gianna?” I asked the elder woman who had nose upturned haughtily at the mess her son, Luigi was leaving. Mud covered his tiny boots and stained the tiled floors.“Principessa, it was uneventful,” She gave me

• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Chapter Forty

  Aubrey died.Mara and Genevieve were sentenced to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of the Royals and the murder of Aubrey Lancaster.The next two days were spent with me sitting on the steps of Grandma Penelope's home.After Genevieve and Mara were arrested, Nolan had been moved to Grandma Penelope's home and Henry to the nearest hospital. Grandma Penelope moved all of Nolan's belongings and regarded me with a cold shoulder.Hours passed and the Queen Dowager, maids, guards, doctor and nurses ignored me each time I asked how Nolan was faring. From time to time, I would pace around the front door and wipe at stray tears.The morning of the third day found me weak and thirsty.“Your highness, you must eat,” my newly assigned head maid pleaded.

• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Chapter Thirty-Nine

  Nolan.That was the first word that came to me when I felt the arms around me when I woke up.“I'm so sorry,” I whisperedHe pressed closer to me until I could feel his breath on the nape of my neck.“I didn't mean what I said at that time. I don't care whether it was true or not. I just want to be with you like we used to. I love you too,” I sobbed.“It's alright. I understand,” came the voice behind me. Stunned, the waterworks stopped in an instant. That did not sound like Nolan. That is Henry's voice. I turned to face him and true to my hearing, it was Henry. I sat up and scooted away from him. He sat up too with his upper half bare.“Hey, I'm sorry for what I said too. That was mean of me. You are not selfish, you are the sweetest person I have ever known. I don't want to let you go ever. I want to be with you and make yo

• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Chapter Thirty-Eight

  “I truly can't imagine how you must feel aboutyourhusband, Nolan,” she said tapping her nails on the small round table between us.I said nothing but stare at Genevieve. What does she want now? If she thinks I'm the sort of meaningless gossip, you got the wrong person.“The media is vicious. Have you not heard what they said?”I smoothed my skirt and nodded at her.“The people don't think Nolan should be the next King. The ministers are protesting too, you know? I mean, a man who cheats on his wife, and sets buildings on fire is not worthy to be King.”“Nolan is none of that, Genevieve,”“You may be able to deceive the media but not me or anyone in this Palace. We know the truth,”“What exactly do you want from me, Genevieve?”She heaved a long sig

• Caught Between (If Roses Are Red #1)   Chapter Thirty-Seven

  "Nolan was arrested,"Those were the words that woke me up from my pity party. My insides turned cold, tears clogged up in my eyes.I jumped off the couch and ran to Mara shaking her, “what do you mean arrested? Tell me!”“Calm down”“I can't calm down, Mara. What happened to him? Is he hurt?” I yelled almost begging. I hadn't seen Nolan since last night when we fought. The thought of him getting arrested was so foreign, confusing and not to mention terrifying. He has a perfectly clean record. Why would he do something to get him arrested?“No, he is none of that. He was arrested for arson, something about a building on fire. ”“Nolan is innocent. He wouldn't do something like that,” I blurted out. Mara guided me back to the couch setting me down.“Not everyone thinks so,” she muttered