Crowns of Heritage

Chapter 27- Reunited

(SAGE P.O.V)

“What do you mean my father's on the way?”, I asked?, in disbelief.

Nashi gestured his hand to the maids and butlers, making them leave the dining room. Once they all cleared out, he cleared his throat and began to speak.

“What I'm about to say, stays between us in this room”, he said.

Mother nodded her head and sat down looking towards Nashi.

“But how?”, she asked.

“My father's been receiving information from someone he knows outside of the kingdom. Supposedly, they communicate their email, they told him Prince Moises was taken to the Henrico Clan territory, and he's coming here with your father Masiro Henrico”, he said, looking directly at my mother.

“Whose the contact, is it anyone we know?”, she asked, curiously while holding her hands together.

“Marianna”, he said, with a serious expression.

“What?!”, my mother and I said at the same time.

Nashi and Sylvester nodded their heads, “My father has been feeding information to Marianna about the kingdom after Prince Moises was exiled.", Sylvester stated, "We were lucky to actually find you two with a little help. He said, he also had a serious expression on his face.

“My father spent years trying to prove Prince Moises innocence, then he was threatened to be executed if he continued.”, Nashi stated.

Mother and I were shocked as we listened to what they were saying. I turned my head towards my mother and saw the tears coming down her face, I got out of my seat and went to comfort her.

“I'm so relieved to know he's safe.”, she said, while wiping her tears.

“But how is he going to get inside the kingdom if he's exiled, there's no way they'll let him in.”. I said, looking at Nashi.

Nashi turned his head to Sylvester and then back at me.

“There's a way but only my father and Prince Moises knows about it.”, he said.

After our conversation, mother and I returned to our room, while Nashi and Sylvester went to go meet their father who was currently on his way back to the villa.

I flopped down on the bed and my mother stood by the window.

“I wondered how Rosie reacted to when she met our father.”, I said while looking at the ceiling.

“I'm sure it was way better than meeting inside of a dungeon.”, mother said, while chuckling a little.

We both started to laugh, and mother walked over to the side of the bed I was on, and sat down beside me. She started stroking my hair.

“I can't wait to see your father.”, she said and kissed my forehead.

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

After noticing we were being followed, grandfather started to drive fast.

“Yeshiva”, grandfather called out to him.

“Yes, Chief”, Yeshiva answered.

“How far are we from the nearest forest or mountain?”grandfather asked.

Yeshiva looked at his phone, “There's a forest within 30 minutes of here, the mountains is about another 2 hours”, he said.

“Forest it is”, grandfather said, “Rosemary prepare yourself, we might be dealing with other mercenaries.”, he stated.

“I'm ready”, I said.

While grandfather kept driving towards the forest, the three black cars were still following behind us. Yeshiva started going through the bag that was sitting next to his leg. He pulled out three different guns, he kept one and handed the other two to Peyton and I.

“Once we enter the forest, start shooting at those three cars”, Yeshiva pointing at me and then pointing at the sunroof.

“We have at least another hour before sunset.”, grandfather said, “Let's get this over with.”, he said as he turned onto a trail.

We entered the forest driving up a trail, Yeshiva and Peyton started shooting at the car behind us.

“Shoot the tires”, grandfather said.

Yeshiva and Peyton shot towards their tires causing the car to slow down and the two behind it to crash into it.

"Looks like we're going to have some visitors while we're on the road”,grandfather said.

“Once we get closer to the border, we will to travel the rest on foot.”, father said.

“On foot?", I sighed, “How big is the kingdom exactly?”, I asked curiously.

“The kingdom is divided in five regions, the northern region, southern region, eastern region , western region and the central region where the royal family resides”, father stated.

“So we're headed to the Northern region of the kingdom”, I asked, trying to make sure.

“Yes, the Northern region is Duke Synovial's domain. There's four Dukedom's who governs each region under the royal family. ”, father said.

“How far do we have until we get to the border”, I asked.

“We still have about 12 hours”, Yeshiva said.

I could already feel myself getting even more impatient.

(NATALIE P.O.V)

After being locked up in a dungeon for a long time. I thought I'll never see Moises again. I remember when we first met I was in the middle of my mission. I accidentally spilled wine on him, while I was searching for my target. I was dressed as a maid, and was pretending to serve drinks to the guests. After I hid inside of a room, I changed into a ball gown I stole from one of the dressing room. When I returned to the ball Mosies persistently followed me around. At first, I thought he was rude because he was being so persistent, but I gave in to his charm and danced with him. We danced, and I decided to give him a fake name because I didn't want to fail my mission.

After a few days passed, I learned that he was actual target. The next time I met him I was standing over him with a sword to his neck. He woke up, and looked directly at me. He wasn't frightened, he just looked at me and smiled.

“So we meet again”, he said, looking up at me.

“You're not afraid knowing you're about to die.”, I said.

Before I could do anything, he had already flipped me over and kissed me.

At that moment, I knew I couldn't go ahead with the mission. I kissed him back and we ended up having a very passionate night.

The next morning, I left because I knew I shouldn't have gotten entangled with a member of the royal family. My clan always hated the nobility, after all they were the ones alway commissioning us mercenaries to kill other nobles.

When I found out I was pregnant, I disguised myself as a maid again and snuck into his palace. When I entered his room, he was standing next to the window with his arms folded looking directly at me. His long hair was tied up and he was half dressed. He looked at me and had a wicked smirk on his face.

“Hello my dear”, he said.

I immediately wanted to punch him, but he ended up catching my hand and turned me around, my back was up against his chest. He was much taller than me, my head reached his shoulders.

“So, are you here to tell me about my baby.”, he said and placed his hand on my stomach.

“Son of a bitch”, I mumbled.

He chuckled. He placed his arms around me and wouldn't let me go.

Since I didn't want to stay in the palace, he bought me a villa within the Western region of the kingdom. Everyday, he would sneak out of the palace to visit me.

As I lay inside the tub, I heard a few knocks on the door.

“Mom are you alright, you've been in there for awhile”, I heard Sage at the door.

I didn't know how much time had passed while I sat here reminiscing about the past.

“I'm okay”, I said. “I'll be out in a minute”, I stated while getting out of the tub

“Okay, the maid was worried and she came downstairs to come get me.”, Sage said.

I still have problems trusting these maids after two of them tried to poison my child. I finally reunited with one of my girls, and I refuse to let anyone harm them.

After getting dressed, I walked into the room, and saw Sage sitting on the bed. I have to remind myself that its reality and now a dream everytime I looked at her.

Now, I can't wait to meet my other daughter.

“Are you sure you're okay?”Sage asked me again, with a concerned expression.

I walked up and placed my forehead against hers and reassured her.

“I'm just thinking about seeing you father”, I said.

Sage wrapped her arms around me. I still can't believe how big she had gotten, and how much she resembles her father. When I looked into her eyes as a baby, she grabbed my finger and that was the last time I saw her.

I made a promise to myself, I'll never let anyone or anything separate us again, or I'll die trying.

While I was stroking Sage's hair, someone knocked on the door. I walked over to the door and opened it. Nashi standing in front of the door, and I could tell me wasnt here to see me. I noticed the way he looks at my daughter, like a young boy that found his crush. I'll only approve of him if he can beat me in a sparring or at least attempt too.

“Young Duke, do you need something?”, I asked.

I could tell he gets nervous everytime he's around me, probably because I almost killed two of his maids in front of him.

“My father is back”, he said, trying to look around me to look at Sage.

“Do you like my daughter?”, I asked.

He held his face, trying to cover up the smile.

“Yes”, he said.

“You have to fight me in a sparring match ”, I said without hesitation.

He was taken aback.

“I know you’re a young Duke and all, but I need to protect my daughter.”, I said.

He nodded his head, “Once Prince Moises is proven to be innocent”, he was stating but I interrupted him by holding my hand up.

“I don't give a damn about his innocence, I'm going to burn that fucking palace to the ground when I get the chance.”, I said.

Nashi looked at me appalled.

“Now, let's go see your father”, I said, closing the door.

“Is Sage..” he started to speak again, but stop once he saw my face.

“Yes ma'am’, he said and turned to walk towards his office.

(ROSEMARY P.O.V)

A few hours later, we arrived closer to the Northern border of the kingdom. Grandfather parked his truck in the middle of the forest where father told him to go.

“How far is the Duke Synovial's domain from here”, I asked.

“20 minutes on foot”, father answered.

“How did you find this shortcut?”, Peyton asked.

Father pointed towards the forest.

“During my days as a Commander, the crown prince has to participate in the wars. During the war before the split of the kingdom, Duke Vernon ended up getting hurt, Thankfully, we ended up inside of this forest when our knights were ambushed. Later on, Duke Vernon ended purchasing the land and built a private villa.”, father stated.

He started to climb over the border wall, and everyone followed behind him. Yeshiva helped me climb up and I jumped over to the other side.

We jumped into a field that was filled with vegetables and fruits.

“This farm belongs to a citizen we have to sneak through”, father said.

We traveled on foot for a while and ended up in front of a large villa. Father pressed the intercom and we heard a deep soothing voice.

“I've arrived," my father said.

Suddenly, the gate started opening and I saw six people walk out of the large villa. Father starting walking through the entrance and I followed behind. I turned around and noticed grandfather, Yeshiva, and Peyton was still standing outside the gate. I was about to called out to them, but grandfather shook his head and pointed his finger. I looked back towards the front and saw two people running towards us. It was dark so I couldn't tell who was running, until they ran under the light that was facing our way.

“Sage?”, I asked, in disbelief, “ Oh my God Sage!”, I shouted and started running towards her.

We ran to each other and almlst collided, we both fell to the ground while hugging eachother.

“I missed you, I didn't know you were coming”, Sage said.

After we hugged, she got up and reached for my hand. When i got up, I looked over and saw a woman's body wrapped around my father's.

They were kissing and honestly they needed a room.

Once they stopped kissing, they both turned and faced our direction.

The woman who looked just like me stepped forward.

“Mom?, I asked, trying not to cry.

“Yes Rosemary, my baby”, she said.

Father turned towards Sage and opened up his arms.

“Whoa we really do look alike”, she said, and stepped closer to father.

Father engulfed Sage in a hug that looked like she was going to be squeezed to death.

Mother walked closer to me and wrapped her arms around me. She squeezed me up against her and started to cry.

"My baby", she mumbled.