Prince Un-Charming: A BWWM Royal Romance by Walker Tyla

Author:Walker, Tyla
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: eBook Carousel
Published: 2023-12-05T00:00:00+00:00

17

CAESAR

Orange and purple hues dance across the sky as the evening sun departs. Vivienne smells like lilies as she leads me up to her childhood treehouse.

Is it a good idea to ensconce myself in such close quarters with her? Maybe not, but I could care less about that right now. I just want to be close to her and get to know her better. She’s like a labyrinth I want to explore.

“Were you the only one who came up here?”

“Nope.” Vivienne allows me to climb up first before she hurries close behind. “My sisters and I would host little tea parties here.”

It’s amazing how spacious the interior is. There’s a small loveseat in the corner, along with a tiny table and chairs. Miniature bookshelves line the walls. Typical kid stuff, alongside various mementos.

“That’s Cheeky,” Vivienne remarks, pointing at the small plush sheep in my hand. “I won him at the town fair when I was like six. He was the first thing I ever won, so I cherish him a lot.”

I set him down gently and pat his head. Vivienne crosses the little room, opening the window with a grunt and allowing the warm sunlight to pool in. A gentle breeze follows, and I relax taking in the crisp air.

The carpeted floor beneath us feels nice underneath my fingertips. I lower myself to sit down. Vivienne does the same, bringing her knees up to her chest. We stare at the open window in a peaceful silence.

“How did it feel to grow up here? This town is so lovely.”

“It was nice. We went between here and the house in Maryland when Congress was in session. I spent a lot of nice moments here with my siblings. The treehouse brings back a lot of memories.”

Leaning back on my palms, I stare at her while she gazes out the window. “All you really need for a good life is beautiful surroundings and good company. With a life as fast-paced as mine, it’s easy to forget that.”

Vivienne smiles, rubbing at her forearm absentmindedly. I lick my lips inadvertently, imagining it is me trailing my hands across her skin.

“It’s beautiful,” I continue, rolling my neck and relishing the soft evening breeze. “I’m very glad we came here.”

I’m making strides in patching up the rift with Vivienne’s family, and it’s making me feel more grounded. I’m taking this seriously. I’m sure my father will be pleased to hear that I was getting tired of that life. I certainly am pleased with it.

When I was young and dumb, partying and sleeping around felt like the pinnacle of my existence. Now I know there’s so much more to life than that. Vivienne is lending me a new sense of purpose, one that makes me excited to wake up and be by her side.

Does this really have to end? I don’t want it to. Does she?

“Did you have a fun childhood?” I ask.

“It was pretty normal, all things considered. Half the time we were here, half the time following Dad to D.

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