Page 9 of Ruby Queen
“Yes… I need to talk with you about something.”
“Ok, what’s up.”
Rory listened to her commander on the other end. She wasn’t surprised at all by his request, she’d known it was coming for a while.
“I am happy for you, Commander. I knew this day would come. I’ve already briefed Captain Blake – so he won’t be surprised when I tell him.”
“I am still here for you, Your Majesty – anything you need, you know you will have the Onyx kingdom at your disposal. Now…” he paused, “I need to go win over Onika.”
“Good luck. She will see you two are meant to be together. Don’t give up on her… fight for what you want.”
“You do the same, Queen Vermilion. Love is worth the effort.”
Rory tossed her phone onto the cushion and ran her hands through her hair. Fisting her blonde locks, she pulled her hair and screamed.
“Rory?” Anthony startled Rory, causing her to send a burst of fire from her hand. The fiery ball missed the Captain by a hair, landing on the floor beside him.
“Shit,” Anthony stomped his foot on the flames, extinguishing them beneath his shoe. “What the fuck, Rory?”
“Oh god,” Rory dropped her head, “I didn’t mean to do that… it’s…” she collapsed to the couch, a sob bursting from her chest.
“Rory…” Anthony kneeled in front of her, “What’s happening?”
“This happens when I am stressed… my magic – it builds up and sometimes slips out.”
“I know this situation is not what you planned for, but Rory, I love you.”
Rory reached out and cupped his cheek, “I know. And I love you too. But I am also in love with…”
Anthony pressed a finger to her mouth, “Shhhh… You don’t have to tell me, remember. I know your heart is divided. I’ve told you time and time again, I won’t make you hide that part of who you are. We can work something out.”
“No. We can’t. I’ve broken one heart already, I won’t make you sacrifice yours too, Anthony.”
He tugged her into his arms, “We’ll figure this out.”
“I almost forgot,” Rory pulled back, “Commander Holsten called me. He isn’t coming back. I’ll let Constable Philips know you’re being promoted. It makes sense that you take over his position anyway – since we are to be married this weekend.”
“If that is what you want, then that is what I will do.”
Anthony hugged her close. He was worried about how she was going to handle the nuptials and not burn everything down.
“Thank you, Anthony. I know I am difficult. It’s hard being the Queen as everyone expects me to act and be a certain way. Yet… all I want is to be me.”
A knock startled Rory, jumping out of his arms, she stepped back and put some space between them.
“Excuse me, Your Majesty?” Officer Kris stood in the doorway, “I don’t mean to intrude, but you’re needed by Constable Philips. Something has happened.”
