The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 289

"Zayne, you can’t kill my court. I’ve already been sending some out of the palace and you’ve somehow heard what they said about Rose. I am putting an end to that. Only a fool or someone who wanted to find an issue with Rose would believe that. It isn’t worth killing anyone over," said Gage.

"I asked you politely to gather them. I am not going to ask a second time. For how many years did I have to put up with the court on my ass and getting in your ear? You don’t need them. They’re just playing with our family, trying to find someone who’ll let them gain power. Get rid of them," Zayne advised Gage.

"I am but violence isn’t the answer here. I will need men to replace them and if they see death-" freēwēbnovel.com

"They don’t have to fear death if they enter the palace and do what they are there for. Anyone with other motives should fear death. Whether you gather them or not, I am coming. I don’t completely trust that you have this taken care of. Do you see my wife as a Hamilton?" Zayne asked, curious about what went on in Gage’s head.

"I do. She’s married to you which makes her a Hamilton. Do we need to go through this again? I don’t hate Rose, Zayne. I know you think I am upset that you came home with a woman none of us knew but it isn’t so. I don’t care who you marry as long as you get married. She seems to be good for you," Gage said since Rose looked like she wanted to stab him.

"I don’t know her yet so obviously I don’t look at her like you or Paige but I know that she is family which is why I put out a warning that no one is to speak about her. Honestly, it’s mostly your fault that others won’t see her as a Hamilton. You brought an outsider home. Did you prepare Rose for this?" Gage asked.

From what Gage heard from his mother, Rose didn’t know how to read properly and she was learning how to write. What in this world made Zayne choose to marry Rose aside from her looks? He didn’t need any money from her family.

"Soon from now there will be people travelling from her kingdom to do business or to move here and our people will go there. This talk about outsiders is over with. Rose is family now regardless of where she came from. She will be respected," said Zayne.

Gage palmed his face. "I think no matter what I say you won’t listen. Fine, she’s not an outsider, she’s family. I won’t call her an outsider again. Now, let’s get back to what is important which is that you cannot enter the palace and kill my court. I will have to throw you in the dungeon. Again!"

"You can try," Zayne challenged Gage. He had a promise to keep and when he was done, Zayne was coming home to Rose. "I won’t be spending even a second in your dungeon. You know, your wife saves you."

"Yes, yes. I know everyone thinks Yvonne is the voice of reason. I have heard it many times before," Gage said, not wanting to hear it today.

"No, not for that. I meant because you’re married. I sometimes wonder if I should make my wife queen but I like Yvonne and you a little to not do it. Then there’s the fact I don’t want Rose stuck in a palace. Don’t look so surprised," Zayne said, smiling while Gage frowned. "Don’t you have the thought of giving your wife everything?"

"No. She’s already queen so she has everything. I’ll be sure to watch my back around you. Luckily, I believe that you wouldn’t go so far as to kill me to put your wife on the throne. You hate the palace. I’m going to have to clean up your mess if you kill my court," Gage sighed.

It was going to be a headache but the court was causing trouble.

"I suppose that if you don’t put an end to this now and stay silent they will think they can talk about Rose as they like but do we need to kill them? There’s a dungeon there for punishments and then we can send them out of the palace. I like this idea better," Gage said, hoping Zayne would be all for it too.

"Send them out for them to plot on me or Rose. I don’t think so. Get off my estate and back in the palace before I throw you in my dungeon. That I will enjoy it right about now. Leave," Zayne ordered Gage. "Don’t be a fool and enter the home of a married couple at this hour."

"I thought you two would be sleeping, not up doing whatever it was you were doing. At this rate, it isn’t going to be long before you become a father. It would be good if you could birth a replacement general or not," Gage quickly added after Zayne glared at him. "Have a lot of girls who look like their mother. They are doomed if they inherit your scowl."

"Get out," Zayne said, having had enough of Gage.

Gage wanted to hug Zayne again but knew there was a high chance of getting hit. "Welcome home, Zayne. Just remember that I am happy you are back and I’m sorry."

"Right," Zayne said, opening his bedroom door to go back to Rose.

Whether Gage stood outside or went back to the palace did not concern him. The door was getting locked and Zayne would not be answering another knock before morning came.

His gaze went straight to Rose who wasn’t asleep. Zayne regretted not hitting Gage at least once for waking Rose. It was twice that her sleep had been disturbed.

"He’s gone," Zayne informed Rose.

"I didn’t hear any noise so you must have gone well. Did it?" Rose asked since there was still a chance they quietly fought.

"Somewhat. I’ll tell you about it in the morning. You should go back to sleep," Zayne said as he joined Rose in bed.

"I am not the one who needs to get rest. You do, which is why you shouldn’t work yourself up to go to the palace in the morning. Get the rest you need first and then go. What if you suddenly feel tired and you get hurt?" Rose asked, afraid it might happen.

"I’ve been getting the rest I need. Have a little more faith in your husband. Between the two of us, I am not the one who needs to worry about getting tired easily. Rose," Zayne laughed, regretting his joke.

Rose turned her back to Zayne. "Good night."

"It is early in the morning," Zayne said, trying to nudge her to turn around.

"Good morning. I need to sleep more because as you said, I might tire easily. I don’t want to feel faint in the morning so I will rest now. Please do not bother me," Rose said, refusing to turn around.

Zayne settled for placing his hand on her waist. "You’re a little cruel when you want to be, Rose."