Royally Kidnapped by the Prince novel Chapter 21

THAYER

In a furious rage, I paced back and forth and threw out curses known to man. 

One of my bodyguards came down from Kennedy’s room. Judging by the look on his face, I already figured out what he was about to say. 

“Where’s the woman assisting Kennedy?”

“She’s in the room.” He dropped his gaze, colors draining from his face.

“What the fuck is she doing there?” My blood boiled, knowing nobody could talk to Kennedy to change her mind or stop her until I arrived. 

I forced myself to think straight, but nothing I could think of other than my selfishness and guilt screwing my head.

“Miss Arina has the jewelry, and she’s— she’s crying, worried of losing her job, Your Highness.” Of course, she was.

If Lud couldn’t stop her from leaving, what Arina could have done? Kennedy was no weakling—she was strong-willed, smart, and motivated, but she was also fiery and impatient.

With eyes were ablaze with anger, I turned to Ash. He was typing something on his phone. 

“How long that asshole would be here?” My voice was quiet but deadly. 

“He’ll be here in less than thirty minutes.”

“Good. Tell him to see me in the study.” I strode towards the hallway. My chest tightened. I had to lean against the wall as I felt like my movements were uncoordinated. 

“Your Highness, are you okay?” It was Ash. He must have followed me. "T?"

I shook my head. “Nothing is okay. Stop asking me that stupid question anymore. Everything! My life is falling apart. I’m one of the most powerful men in this country, but I couldn’t do anything to stop my woman from leaving! I am helpless, Zakkary!”

He held the door open for me. I quickly went to the liquor rack and poured myself the strongest I had. I emptied in one gulping, ignoring the burning sensation in my throat.

My mind went back to Kennedy as she knelt before me, taking my cock all the way to the back of her throat. She didn’t have an ounce of shyness to do what she wanted in giving me pleasure. She was the most beautiful thing with her teary, lust-filled eyes, dozing with needs.

I sat down at my desk, feeling my knees give in. For the first time in my life, I felt helpless. I could have everything in a snap of my fingers. When it came to love and relationship, I was weak and useless.

Jesus. 

I love her. I could feel it in my heart, in my bones, deep down in me. How could that even be possible when I knew little about her? I guessed you didn't have to know the person to fall in love with. When she was the right one for you, everything seemed just right.

Again, I checked my phone for her message. Nothing—nothing from Kennedy as if she blocked me out of her life completely.

“Everything is gonna be fine, T.” I felt the sincerity in his voice, but I also knew that he was trying to make me feel better.

I met his gaze. “Not this time.” I pinched the bridge of my nose. 

“I don’t see you a quitter, either as a prince or my friend. We’ve come this far. This is not the right time to give up on something you’ve invested your time and your feelings for. I would do everything in my power to help you. All you have to do is ask.”

Before I could say something, someone knocked on the door.

“That’s probably Ludovic,” he announced.

As soon as Lud’s face emerged from the door, my rage boiled. I spat out, “You’re fired! Get out, and I don’t wanna see your face anywhere near me ever again!”

Lud might have been expecting that I would be raging mad, but clearly, he wasn’t thinking that I would fire him. The color drained from his face. His eyes widened in shock. 

He still entered and bowed. “I apologize for my behavior, Your Highness, but if you—” 

“Did I tell you that you could talk?”

He dropped his gaze.  

“I trusted you with my life. I considered you as one of my few friends. But what you did was unforgivable. You broke my trust, Stellan. I don’t need an employee who can’t follow protocols. Get out of this fucking room before I do something I might later regret.”

“Your Highness,” Ash called me in low voice. 

“What?” I snapped my gaze at him. “You’re gonna save his ass?” 

“No, Your Royal Highness. But I have a proposition.”

I shook my head. “I’m not interested. I want you to take this man out of my house.” Shaking in anger, I poured another shot into my glass. I placed the bottle down when my hand. It didn’t stop me from shaking no matter how strong I gripped the bottle. A sudden chill of dread swept over me.

“Your Highness.” Ash rushed towards me as he caught the sight of my struggle. “You’re upset. Let me help you with that. Please, try to take a deep breath.” He poured me a shot, dutifully watching me.

“I’m fine.” My hand was still shaking.

“Lud, call the doctor.”

“I don’t need a fucking doctor. What I need is Kennedy! If you can’t bring her back, then there’s nothing you and that doctor could help.” My mind was reeling, but nothing seemed to make any sense. My chest was whirring with so mixed emotions, and I was losing control. Clearly, I underestimate my feelings towards Kennedy, and I took for granted the fact of telling her the truth.