The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 291

"Why do you look so nervous? You said that Zayne was coming to the palace after breakfast. This is something to celebrate so why are you acting like you have something to hide? Did you bother him again?" Yvonne asked, suspicious of Gage’s behaviour. "I swear if you go back to troubling him."

"That’s not it. What do you think my brother will do now that he knows some of the men in the court were trying to place the blame on Rose? Do you think I will have a full court still standing after his visit?" Gage asked.

Yvonne wasn’t expecting Zayne to know about that already. "Oh. That is bad. He must be in a foul mood already and then to hear that is not good. Well, I don’t mind if he kills a few of the annoying bastards who try to split this family. I am all for it."

"Since when are you someone who entertains violence?" Gage asked, surprised by her response.

"I have always been but I kept it to myself. It is sweet to see that he is protective of Rose. It shows how much he loves her. With everything she endured it comes as no surprise that he is willing to kill anyone who seeks to ruin her quiet life. Support him," Yvonne encouraged Gage.

"I will. You should know that he no longer wants to be a general. He’s young and already he wants to retire. The stories of his victories are told over the seas yet he wants to quit when there is more glory for him to have. More battles to have to his name. What?" Gage asked, puzzled by the look Yvonne gave him.

"Why are you so confused? Your brother has found something more important than going out to risk his life. Maybe after some time with her, he might reconsider taking his position as general again. Give him some time. He must be thinking of what he might put her through if there is a day he never returns," Yvonne explained.

"I see why everyone looks to you as the voice of reason," Gage muttered.

"I just use my senses. I cannot let the money my parents spent on tutors go to waste. Your mother is coming," Yvonne noticed.

"Hopefully she can calm Zayne down. Mother!" Gage greeted Catherine, his arms open for a hug.

Catherine didn’t properly greet Gage. "Why didn’t you come to me last night and inform me that your brother was home? I am told you left the palace."

Yvonne couldn’t believe her ears. "You left the palace last night?"

"Look!" Gage pointed to Zayne’s carriage. His brother could not have more perfect timing. "Zayne is here. We should go down to greet him." freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

Yvonne knew Gage was guilty of leaving without at least telling her since he was so quick to get away from them. She understood wanting to see Zayne but there was danger in him leaving the palace so late.

"I’m sorry for the headaches you face with him. I should have held him close and given him an earful when he was younger," Catherine said, feeling sorry for Yvonne.

"It is fine. Believe it or not, I still love him despite all that he does. He wouldn’t be the Gage that I love if he didn’t act like this. Will you be leaving us or staying since Zayne is back? He will not leave Rose’s side," said Yvonne.

"I have to go see Rose but I won’t stay long. I wish for them to be together and enjoy this reunion. They say they are not ready but I look forward to hearing news of a grandchild. It is always lovely when new life enters the family. I should start preparing a room but keep it a secret from Zayne. I want it to be a surprise," said Catherine.

"I will," Yvonne said, knowing to stay on Catherine’s good side by not ruining her plans. "We should make ourselves scarce since there will be a fight in the palace today."

"Of course there will be," Catherine said, moving from Yvonne’s side as she spoke. "You are home," she greeted Zayne with a hug. "You had us all worried sick."

"I’m sorry. It was better not to fight the storm and drift until it calmed and get back on our path home. Rose is well so you do not need to worry about rushing back to her. Yvonne," Zayne greeted the queen.

Yvonne smiled. "It is good to have you back. It would be nice if you visited your nephew. He doesn’t understand our concern but he will want to hear any story you have to tell."

"I’ll come another time to tell him stories. My appearance in a few minutes might not be suited for your son to see. I need to come with a gift for him. I hope you wouldn’t be against a wooden sword," Zayne said since he recalled the young prince wanting a sword.

Yvonne sighed. She wasn’t ready for this stage with her son. "As long as you tell him that he cannot play with it at all times and he must be careful then I am fine with it. I won’t keep you waiting," she said, getting out of the way for Zayne to pass.

"The court is already gathered," Gage said, leading the way to the throne room where the men were gathered. "Have you still come with the plan to kill them?"

"My wife is worried about the kingdom’s reaction to it so no," Zayne replied.

Gage couldn’t believe this. "I was telling you not to kill anyone and you didn’t want to listen but she tells you and now you’re suddenly not going to do it? I need to get in Rose’s good graces."

"It’s a little too late for that. You haven’t given Rose the best impression and she’s smart to notice that you’re trying to use her. You need to stop thinking that Rose isn’t smart because of how she lived and if you try to use her, I am going to hit you," Zayne warned Gage.

"Why is it that you always try to act like the older brother? I am three years older than you. If not for mother surprising us with Paige, you would be the youngest. I have to be satisfied with you being the youngest brother. You’re starting to look like you’re taller than me," Gage said, side-eyeing Zayne’s height. "Stop it. Where are you trying to grow to reach?"

"If you start acting like you’re my older brother, I won’t have to be the reasonable one," Zayne answered.

"I am always an older brother to you. Bothering you is something an older brother does. Zeek did it to me and you do it to Paige. Whenever you have children, I am sure the oldest will trouble the youngest. It’s payback for our parents being so caught up with you and it’s just fun," Gage admitted.

"I’m curious," Gage started, confused by Zayne’s visit if he wasn’t going to kill anyone. "What have you come for if you are not here to kill anyone?

Zayne smiled.

"You bastard. Don’t cut anyone’s finger. I’ve just started to get that sight out of my head."