Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bought by the Billionaire Prince: Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

The movers came and put Ari's mother's and sister's things in an on-site storage building at the castle. It was awe-inspiring, walking through it. Storage buildings at a castle are much different than in America. There were old artifacts that needed restoration, as well as furniture, vases, virtually items from all eras. It was almost like walking through a time capsule. Ari ran her hand over an antique table that looked as if it were a King Louis XV, now covered in dust."What were you thinking just then?" Grayson asked, watching her carefully. "I was thinking about how I'd love to have these things restored to their original beauty and displayed." Ari brushed the dust off the table with her hand. "That way, the people of Estrea can enjoy them."Grayson smirked, taking a step toward her. "Spoken like a true Queen. Maybe that's a project you could take on. Your sister could help you, if she wants to." Then he walked ahead farther in and into a room toward the right, where suddenly eve

They had a wonderful time, getting reacquainted with one another at dinner that night, and Ari was pleased that everyone was getting along so well. Even her mother had softened a bit, having hit it off with the king. To her surprise, Grayson's father seemed quite taken with her, too. Even though her mother was younger than the king, they were close enough in age that they could relate to the same eras and share a kinship.After a while, Ari noticed that Henley was looking too pale. Her nurse, a staunch woman with kind eyes, stood to the side, watching her."Would you like me to show you to your room?" Ari asked, keeping her voice low. Henley nodded. "If you don't mind. I've only just been released from the hospital.""I'll have the nurse check you when you're in your room." Ari stood and held her arm. "Here. Let me help you."Henley pulled her arm gently away. "Thanks, but I got this." She stood and looked around, noticing that all eyes were on her. "Why don't we go upstairs?" Celest

A few days later, Celeste wanted to take Ari and Henley shopping and, of course, Vickie came along, too. So, it ended up being strictly a girl's trip. And even though they had planned on going shopping together, Ari thought that they may end up at a beauty salon, also. Lord knows, it had been a while since she had a day of beauty and it was sorely needed."Be careful today," Grayson said, his eyes filled with concern."Don't worry. I'll be fine.""Take some bodyguards with you."Ari sighed. "Grayson—""Humor me," he cut her off. Then he kissed her forehead. "But most importantly, have fun.""Oh, we will." Ari gave him a quick peck, grabbed her coat, and then headed out the door. She would be glad when spring was here. Ari had enough of the snow and was ready for some good weather.Downstairs, Vickie was already waiting. "Is Mom and Henley down yet?"Vickie shook her head. "No, but they'll probably be down soon." Vickie motioned with her head toward the family dining room. "Hungry?""I

By the time they got back to the castle, Ari's stomach was hurting, and she knew she had to lay down. Without a word, Arnold carried her from the limo toward the castle, when Grayson came out. "What happened?" he rushed over and took Ari from him with ease, concern filling his eyes."Civil unrest downtown." Arnold proceeded to tell him everything that happened, following Grayson as he carried her inside. "The princess wouldn't let me carry her to the limo and she fell, but then I scooped her up and got her out of there. The people recognized her and were beating on the limo. It probably traumatized her."Grayson carried her up the stairs straight to their bedroom and laid her on the bed. "Arnold, call Dr. Parker. See if he'll make a home visit to the castle. Please tell him it's an emergency.""Yes, Your Highness." He pulled out his cell phone and carried it out into the hallway, already talking to someone. "Do you have any idea who's behind this?" Celeste asked as she walked into th

"Grayson...." a voice said in the distance, a voice he would recognize anywhere.He tried to respond, but for some reason, he couldn't find his voice to answer the angel... his angel."Grayson...."Where was he, and why was he finding it so difficult to surface from the darkness that held him? Then he remembered... Xavier, his brother, lying limp and lifeless... and his wife at home with child. He had to wake, and he had to wake now. Grayson forced himself, searching for the light, illuminating his way back to reality... back to the people he loved."Ari?" Grayson felt someone squeeze his hand. He had to find his way back to her. Slowly, he opened his eyes... and saw his beautiful wife. "Ari."Tears filled her eyes as she pressed her hand gently to his face. "I was so worried about you.""How's Xavier?" he asked, bracing himself for the worst.Tears filled Ari's eyes. "He's alive, but he's in a coma. The doctor said that it was probably his body's way of healing itself.""Will he be ok