Chapter 85. Anywhere, Anything (2)

[2019, March 31st & April 1st. Caines. Palace]

By the time James and Zoey showed up in Caines, it was already midnight. Feeling like they were about to betray everyone, James and Zoey were squeezing each other’s hands tightly as they sat in front of King Henry and Cassandra.

“So, you’ve decided then,” said King Henry.

“We’re leaving tomorrow morning. I’m taking Zoey on our honeymoon,” James said, kissing her hand.

“Where to?” Cassandra asked, her face a mixture of happiness and concern.

“We don’t know yet. We’re just going to go,” Zoey answered.

King Henry was furious, but he said nothing.

Cassandra sighed.

“Well, make sure to take lots of pictures and enjoy every moment and check in-”

“Damn it, he’s only 19, James!” Henry exploded. “And your sister, she can’t take a crown, not after what happened with her mother. You know how she is; she’s absolutely set on that boy.”

“Henry, they’ve made up their minds,” Cassandra sai