4 hours later I make it back to the nurse's desk. Frode is sobbing in my dad's arms. Dipak is on the other side of him. Momma is sitting by dad. Everyone else is gone. Dr. Cruor is standing behind me. I kneel down in front of Frode.
"Advisor Frode what happened?"
"We were arguing about something stupid. It doesn't even matter now. I love her more than anything. I don't even remember what we were arguing about. She's my life. Will she be ok?"
"I need to know what happened."
"She ran from me." He starts sobbing and switches to Dipaks arms.
Tears come to my eyes. "She ran on foot Advisor Frode?"
Momma is watching me. "What is this about princess?"
"I can not make any comments right now. Advisor Frode, is there anything else you wish to say?"
He breaks down completely and grabs Dipak tight. I turn and nod at Dr. Cruor.
He says what I don't want to. "Advisor Frode you are being medically held for questioning about mate abuse."
Frode grabs Dipak tighter. "Princess I would never hurt her. She is my life. We were just arguing and she sped away. She tripped on the top step and hit the banister on the way down. I heard her neck break. It was horrifying. I love her."
"And the dislocated shoulder that wasn't fully healed?"
"She fell in the shower yesterday. She called your mom to come and help her with the baby after it happened."
"She did princess. She told me she fell."
Cruor motions to Frode. "She has other injuries, Advisor."
He breaks down sobbing again. "I don't know."
I see red. "Vampire King and Queen Sandu, Advisors Dipak and Frode. I have been summoned. Allow me to remember for a second. That was a very boring 4 hours."
Dipak looks at me. "Why are you here? She was doing well."
"She could not handle it emotionally. The thought of being beat by someone she loves will probably always mess her up Advisor Dipak. Ah found it. Advisor Frode, your mate was admitted to to the medical area with a broken neck, dislocated shoulder as a previous injury, stab wounds to the stomach as a previous injury, and a few healing deep lacerations. The evidence makes you look very guilty. Speak now."
He hugs Dipak. "I didn't know about the stabs."
"Come with me Frode." He sobs again. "You have no options." Dipak pulls him up and helps him walk. "Ok you may both come. Dr. Cruor thank you for your assistance. It is no longer needed. King and Queen, do as you wish. Enjoy your night."
"Where are we going?"
"Wherever I want Advisor Frode. We will start at the staircase." Dipak drags him to the stairs. The blood is still here. "This is where she fell. Show me how. Stop the sobbing, I have no use for it. If you are truly innocent, you will be found that way and your mate will return to you. If you are guilty," My eyes flash redder. "I'll leave you to the princess. She needs practice."
"She came around this corner. We were arguing. She was speeding away from me. She hit the top step and flew down. I heard her neck crack on the banister. Tre was there. He ran for the princess."
"Take me to where the bathroom fall took place Advisor Frode."
Him and Dipak lead me to his apartment. "I've never been in one of these."
I see Dipak relax a little.
Frode takes us into the bathroom. "She slipped in here. She said she hurt her shoulder."
"Show me where the lacerations took place."
He leads us to the kitchen.
"And now you talk more, sir."
"I don't know princess."
"I COMMAND THE TRUTH."
He falls on the floor. "I came home a couple days ago and found her with a knife." He sobs. "She was cutting her stomach. I swear I didn't do it. I love my mate princess. I would never hurt her. I was trying to talk her into getting help. She kept saying she doesn't need it. That's why we were arguing."
"Advisor Frode, A lot of women have a hard time dealing with stress after being pregnant for 20 years. After she is released from the hospital, she will be readmitted under the care of the princess. She will be evaluated daily and will be returned to you when healthy." I look at Dipak. "Maybe we should just send her to Omar too."
"50 hour ride princess."
"I'll volunteer you to ride with her."
"As long as I can take you."
"Maybe I can just fly her over. 50 hours is to long."
He nods at me.
"Advisor Frode you are innocent. I would suggest leaving your child with Asa though you are a total wreck. You are permitted back in the medical area immediately and you are not on a medical hold. You may visit your mate at any time. And yes, she will make a full recovery from the injuries."
"Oh thank you princess." He runs out and leaves us standing in his apartment.
"This would be a really weird spot for the princess to wake up Advisor Dipak. Perhaps we should find another?"
He smiles and looks at the ground.
"You going to tell me where you are thinking or are we just going to stand here all night sir?"
"We'll go to mine."
I raise my eyebrows and follow him. "You believe her to be ready for that?"
"Yea, I'll sit on the couch with her. I mean she knows I live here somewhere, right? Might as well let her see it."
"And you are ready for that? She will probably be there all the time."
He laughs. "I would love that."
"You can not take a pet back in there once she has seen it. If she would ever walk in on that, it would crush any future the 2 of you may have."
"I don't take pets. I haven't in a long time."
"There is nothing in there you wouldn't want her to see?"
"No."
He opens the door. "You going to catch me this time? Last time my head was f****d for 2 days."
"I didn't know she was going to fall."
"She falls every time. I literally stood between the 3 of you and fell. None of you idiots thought to catch me."
"We were all in shock from the overthrowing of the thrown thing."
"So young with so much power already." I smirk at him. "Imagine how strong my king will be." I glance around the room. "I'm ready. Sit somewhere."
He gives me a weird look.
"Sorry but I no longer trust you catching me. Maybe next time."
He sits in the chair. "Your cute when your nervous advisor. Are you really afraid of a young girl?" I sit on his lap slowly. "She's right. You are warm and full of muscles."
"I am terrified of her."
"You're more scared of her than you are of me, advisor. Why?"
"She can break my heart."
"Well, I wouldn't start with that line. Maybe offer her some water." I kiss his lips like how he kissed mine earlier. Then I snuggle into his muscles. "Warm." I release the dragon power.