His queen

CHAPTER 6: Don't look at me like that!

Lea's POV 

"Do you prince of Emerland take Lea Mary Carter as your lawful wife to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do you apart?" I looked at the beast hoping he would change his mind. And is it even legal to not say his name. Like what the actual f**k?

"I do." My heart shattered. Everyone cheered with happiness and started clapping.

"Do you, Lea Mary Carter take his highness the prince of Emerland as your lawful husband to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, in sickness and health, until death do you apart?" I hesitated. I looked around me at all the smiling faces. I looked at my father who was waiting for my response and I remembered the promise I made to him.

With a heavy heart I turned to the priest and said the words that would chain me forever.

"I do." Again, everyone cheered happily and clapped.

"I now announce you husband and wife." Thankfully he didn't say you may kiss the bride or I would have strangled him.

"Now it's time for the coronation." The king announced but started coughing heavily. The maids hurried to give him his medicines. After he calmed down the prince took my hand and we walked towards the throne. To reach the throne we should climb a set of stairs. I was afraid to embarrass myself and fall down face first and kiss the floor. Ha the priest should have said you may kiss the floor then.

The prince kneeled down in front of the king and with the help of duke Jake the king got up removing the crown from his head and approached The prince.

"With this crown I announce you King of Emerland kingdom." The king said.

Then the queen approached me doing the same as the former king now.

"With this tiara I announce you Lea Carter queen of Emerland kingdom."

Everyone stood up and bowed to us.

"Long live the king and queen." They all shouted. I smiled at them while my husband held his cold face.

He turned towards me and looked at my face. W stood there gazing at each other until he finally turned his head. My eyes met my friends Megan, Angelina and Nolan. My parents approached us slowly.

"Congratulations your highness." She said and bowed to the prince. He nodded and went towards his father.

"Mom." She smiled brightly at me and hugged me.

"You are the most beautiful girl in this whole kingdom. I'm so proud to be your mother." She had tears in her eyes.

Guards were holding the people from approaching us. They were all excited to see the royal palace because it was the first time that peasants could enter this castle. I know it has something to do with me but I didn't dwell on it.

"Please sir we are the friends of the queen and we want to see her, let us pass." Megan's voice ringed in my ears.

"We will enter you f*****g a*s-"

"Angelina." Nolan scolded her. I laughed and left mom with dad who didn't say anything but he had a smile on his face.

"Arnold let them pass." I ordered the guard that seem to pop in my face in every situation.

"Oh thank go Angelina was surely going to get in trouble with her big mouth." Megan said and I laughed whole heartedly.

"I can't believe it." Angelina beamed. "Does that mean I can strangle Nolan now and get away with it since you became a queen?" Her eyes were shining. I looked at him. It was awkward after what happened between us. I never imagined that he would love me. We were like brother and sister.

"No." And that's how her face dropped.

"Why?" She screeched. I rolled my eyes at her.

"Lea." I looked at Nolan who had his jaw clenched and his hands balled in fists.

"Nolan please don't be mad I'll get used to this. Maybe I'll be happy after sometime." I said not looking in his eyes.

"Are you hearing yourself? Do you believe what you're saying?"

"Yes. You told me once that in order to be happy I should believe that I will be happy and that's what I'll try to do."

"Your majesty." I heard a voice behind me. I turned to see a man in his mid forties looking at me with a smile . His wife was standing next to him too.

"Enjoy the food." I told them and turned my attention to the couple in front of me.

"Hello." I said.

"I'm Lord Albert Rosely and this is my wife Anthea." I smiled at them.

"Nice to meet you Lord Rosely and lady Anthea." I replied.

"Congratulations your majesty." They both said. Suddenly a hand was around my waist and I found myself looking at my husband who's name I still don't know. Funny.

"Lord Rosely." He said in a tense voice. I shivered and looked at his perfect jaw. He had a blank face but I knew right away that he hated this Lord.

"Your highness. We just came to see your wife and congratulate her. She's our queen now." The beast nodded. There was a tense silence.

"Well it's our cue to leave. We left our son back home." Anthea said with a soft smile.

"Goodbye." I said.

"Come there's more people that we should see." He said not looking in my face like he's wishing to be anywhere but with me. The feeling's mutual buddy.

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After 2 agonizing hours the sun was setting and we had talked to half the population of Poten Town. It was tiring but the day was not ending yet. We headed outside where there was only the rich people here. A slow song started playing and couples started dancing. I smiled at the scene.

Whoever decorated this part of the garden is a true angel. They made a circle with flowers where the people could dance on the small cement floor. The purple flags of Emerland were hanging everywhere and the trees were illuminated by small candles. This sight is breathtaking. People bowed and made way for us as we walked towards the dancing floor.

The beast took my hand and put the other hand on my waist as our traditional slow song started playing by the royal violinists. Our bodies were close and I could smell his heavenly scent. I took a deep breath and we started swaying. It was the first time I dance this dance but surprisingly I was good at it. The beast twirled me and I was back in his arms again. He held my gaze and looked deep in my eyes like he's trying to find something in them. Like he's reading my soul. And what made the situation weirder is that I felt safe in his arms. It was like I wasn't afraid of anything while the only reason I'm afraid of is the one holding me in his arms.

"Bolton." I jumped in surprise when I heard the beast's voice.

"Yes sir." The guard was next to us in a second.

"It's over escort the people outside." The guard nodded and gave instructions while people started leaving.

"You come with me." He told me and I followed him towards our room.

People were still making way for us. It was clear that everyone was afraid of the beast walking in front of me, but they all respect and love him. What was he like when he was a kid? What was he like when he was still innocent and kind hearted. People in the kingdom say that as he grew up he became a cold beast. When he was born the former king and queen were afraid of him getting hurt because there was threats to the kingdom so they kept his name a secret which is totally irrelevant. And as he grew he liked the way it was. Even his face was hidden. When he went to town no one would know him as the prince until he became 18 years old. He was capable of taking care of himself but he liked to keep his name to himself which was strange.

The beast shoved me inside the room and locked the door. I looked at him with wide eyes.

"Don't look at me like that." For a second he let his emotions show on his face. He was broken. His eyes held sadness.

"Like what?" I asked still stunned.

"Like-" He stopped when he noticed that he let his walls slip.

"Go change and sleep I have work to do." His cold stance was back and he left the room closing the door with a bang.

What the hell did just happen? He was so fragile when he first looked at me. It was like he was in pain and I was the reason of his pain. I stared at where he was standing while my jaw was hitting the floor. I just need to know what he's hiding because it seems like he has some deep s**t hidden behind that strong facade.

I'm hell bent on discovering his secrets one by one until I figure out what my dear husband is hiding. And I should do it fast.