The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 288

Zayne laid on his side, watching Rose sleep peacefully. He didn’t know how many hours had gone by since he had returned and they had made up for lost time. He couldn’t force himself to sleep even though he needed the rest and instead watched Rose.

He might sleep and wake up back on the ship waiting to return home. If this was a dream, he wanted to stay in it to enjoy being with Rose.

Zayne placed his hand on her back to keep her close against him. She was calm earlier but in the morning he knew she would be a wreck when her maid had to come to dress her. It would be a show he didn’t want to miss.

While he liked that Rose worried for him, Zayne didn’t want to put her through this again. He had given all his life to the kingdom and now it wasn’t just about him anymore. There were a lot of risks with each outing.

Not everyone came back home to their families and it was something they all knew could happen. Zayne wasn’t phased by it since other than his mother there wasn’t anyone he was desperate to get back to but now there was Rose so everything he did had to be with her in mind.

A knock on the door disturbed the peace that was in the room.

Zayne glanced at the door, knowing it couldn’t be a servant out there disturbing them at this time. The sun wasn’t up in the sky yet and anyone should think not to bother a married couple who just got to see each other after a long time away from each other.

Zayne made a good guess who was at his door and if this person knew any better, they would return to the palace.

A second set of knocks were heard again and not only by Zayne since Rose started to move.

Zayne sighed. He had no choice but to go before Gage woke up the estate.

Zayne carefully sat up, slowly moving Rose’s hand resting on his waist so he could get off the bed.

"Where are you going?" Rose mumbled, still half asleep but aware that Zayne was going somewhere. "Is it morning?"

"No. We have a visitor. Do not get up. You aren’t dressed and I will take care of my brother. It could only be him at this hour. Stay here or I’ll have to kill him for looking at you," Zayne said as he got off the bed.

Gage must have a death wish to be coming at this time.

Rose sat up and covered herself with the blanket on the bed. She didn’t think it was good for Zayne and Gage to speak to each other alone without anyone to intervene should it become a little heated. Any arguing should be saved for the morning or not happen since Zayne was back home.

Rose remained on the bed while Zayne found pants to put on.

Another knock was heard which left Rose not feeling sorry for Gage. At this time, everyone was asleep and he was knocking on the door of a married couple.

Whatever happens tonight Gage had it coming.

Rose laid back down to go to sleep just as Zayne opened the door.

"What?" He asked, coming face to face with Zayne.

"How did you know it was me?" Gage questioned, relieved to see Zayne standing before him. He couldn’t believe the news that Zayne’s ship had come in. ƒreewebɳovel.com

"Who else would be so bold or maybe stupid to knock on my door? I am inside with my wife. You’ve been married far longer than I have. Don’t you have any sense not to disturb me now? What are you doing?" Zayne inquired after Gage hugged him. "I am giving you three seconds to get off of me."

"I don’t know why all of you think it isn’t driving me crazy that you were lost. You’re my little brother, Zayne. We fight a lot but I love you. I thought you weren’t coming back to me," Gage said, refusing to let go of Zayne. "Just, just give me a minute."

"No," Zayne pushed Gage off of him and stepped forward so the door could close. "I don’t want a hug from you. I need you to leave so I can be with my wife. You look a mess."

Gage looked down at his clothes. "Well, I rushed here when I heard you were back. I haven’t told the others yet. I didn’t want to wake them and then have them want to come here at this time too. I’m glad that you’re back. I’ve been doing what I could to find you. I’m sorry that I sent you out. It was bad timing."

"The storm couldn’t be helped and I dealt with what you needed so I don’t have to go back. I’m done," Zayne announced.

"Yes, you are. I can send someone else to your place from now on. I’ve already said that you won’t be tasked to do anything in the coming weeks. I was thinking you can rest until winter," said Gage.

"You misunderstood me. I am done carrying out errands for the palace. Consider me a retired general. I am out of all things concerning the palace," Zayne said, giving the court what it wanted. It was going to backfire on them.

"Why? Because of this? We need a better plan for handling the weather when we have ships out and if you are angry with me for pushing you to leave then be angry with me. I deserve it but please, don’t quit just yet Zayne. I need you. I need my brother right there to help me," Gage said, hoping this wasn’t the end.

"I have Rose waiting for me at home when I go out. I can’t have her face a time when I never return. I might visit the palace if you have trouble there but this might be the end for me as your general. I have to think about Rose. I can be killed just like anyone else," said Zayne.

"I know that. Many think you’re untouchable but I’ve beaten you enough times in our childhood to know that you aren’t. I didn’t expect to hear you say this. You love taking your soldiers out and leading them. They will be disappointed," Gage said, wondering if Zayne fully thought this through or if this was just the emotions speaking.

Zayne shrugged his shoulders. ’Things change. They will get used to someone else leading them. I have to think of this family I am starting now. If you don’t want me to be angry with you, gather all the men in the court tomorrow morning. I will be in the palace right after breakfast."

Gage didn’t like the sound of this. "Why?"

"It’s a surprise," Zayne replied.