The Secrets of Llawnech

He nodded and he walked his horse to the stables.

(( Shall we just new day it now? ))

((yeah sure, could skip to where hayden and gwen tell them about leaving))

((( Sure I guess- you first? ))

It was a few days later when Hayden and Gwen sat the family down, they had waited a few days so that they could finalise things.

"Is there a reason why you called us all together?" Alicia asked as she sat in her throne

"There is, but can we partake in some small talk before we get into the serious matters?" Gwen asked, moving her gaze to Leo. "How are you?"

"I would be better were you not tiptoeing around what you had to say, Gwenneth."

Alicia looked between her and Hayden
"Will you two just spit it out."

"I am dropping my title, Hayden and I have found a cottage on the edge of the village and we are going to move into there. I.. I have never enjoyed the Princess title, Alicia, you know that."

Leo frowned at that. "Have there been issues you've been facing? We can help make things more comfortable for you.."

"I know that but you're giving up everything." Alicia told herm

"Not everything, Hayden will remain here when it comes to employment. Rose and Jackson are still deciding what they want... and I may not be living here, I may not have the title but I will be your sister still."

Leo wrinkled his nose before moving his gaze to Hayden. "Is this what you really want?"

Hayden looked to him. "I want her happy, as long as that's true I don't mind where I live."

Leo just gave a subtle nod of understanding. "As long as you stay working for us."

Iliana carried her into her bedroom and set her down on the bed. "This is my room."

Magnolia just nodded, looking around with wide eyes

"Would you like to see the dresses?"

"Yeah, yeah!"

Iliana laughed quietly, walking over to the wardrobe and opening it.

She watched with an excited grin

"I do not believe any of these will truly fit you just yet... but that's the fun of dress up, hmm?"

Hayden nodded. "I will."

Alicia looked to Jackson and Rose. "Do you two have any thoughts on yourselves?"

Rose shook her head in the negative, mumbling a quiet, "No opinon."

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Magnolia nodded excitedly.

Alicia nodded. "Okay."

"I'll be going back to Russia eventually." Jackson told them.

"Mm, as you should if there is anything left of it by the time you attempt to rule but - until then?" Leo asked

"I was hoping that I could learn from you two." He asked looking to them.

"Ah, so you are staying here."

Gwen tensed ever so slightly beside Hayden in response - feeling as though everyone had the chance to bond with Jackson other than herself