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Prince Levi looked furious.

I've seen him make some pretty scary faces, but none of them compare to what I'm looking at right now. Such a face... like he's about to send someone to the cells. I lowered my head as Jean stood stiffly in the middle of the golden hallway - his eye swollen and crimson.

Ouch. A peasant punched him in the face? Quite a shock...

"Rest here for tonight. I have some 'thinking' to do."

I winced as Prince Levi clicked his fingers - a silent demand for me to follow behind. He looks angry... I'll try my best not to upset him any further. I gently nodded my head and trailed after my future king.

Jean seemed distressed, but didn't voice his concerns, instead opting to remain silent and watch our fleeting figures turn left down the halls. I'll make time to visit Jean later on, maybe during the evening once Prince Levi has calmed down.

"I must end this issue. I'm soon to be crowned king and can't afford any mishaps such as these. Currently, Eren holds you under some sort of manipulation and now Jean."

I respectfully leant forward into a half bow, smiling gently in hopes of easing his sudden worry.

"I'll help you resolve Jean's problem and Jean can solve mine."

Prince Levi rose an eyebrow curiously as his lips twitched upwards into a small smirk. I'll try my best to relieve his emotions... I have to think about Eren's words as well. I may not be living in the palace for much longer.

"A good idea from someone as dense as you."

I frowned, deciding to ignore his words and focus on a solution to Jean's situation. Maybe we could just stop paying altogether? No... that won't work... we saw what happened in response to underpayment.

"I could move all his horses to safety and burn the stables down - that way the contract linking Jean to the land would break."

My eyes widened; Surely that option seems a little brash... is there another way? I racked my brain- but no easy method reached my mind.

"I'd have to pay someone to do that. Not to mention if rumours get out..."

Prince Levi glanced in my general direction, examining my confused and slightly worried expression. I really want Jean to be set free... his life is precious. Many horses depend on him.

"I'll think carefully about this shitty matter. I expect you to keep quiet."

I knew I couldn't be of much help. Am I stressing him? I'd have to think for a while and devise a strong plan later on in the evening. I'll try my best.

I studied Prince Levi's tense features and heavy scowl. Does the Prince want to kill Eren? Surely not... murdering royal blood would risk his throne - something he'd never do. As always, I could never guess what was going on inside Prince Levi's calculating brain.

I knew he'd come up with something. Most likely revenge. I stiffly leant forward into a half bow, struggling to keep my cool over the whole ordeal.

I parted my lips to speak, but received a small 'flick' harshly tap my forehead. I winced from the sting, raising my head to meet the warm grey eyes of Prince Levi - who looked beyond amused.

"I said: keep quiet. I can hear your racing thoughts."

I smiled gently. Prince Levi truly is a perceptive Prince. I wonder if he trained himself to read people's expressions and body language? Or maybe he was a master at doing so from the start?

Who knows. I must admit Eren's words were always on my mind - troubling me to the extent of sweating. I can't bear the idea of being apart of Prince Levi... I'm sure my heart would break. I trailed behind the Prince in silence as we reached the throne room once again.

Prince Levi collapsed into his regal throne, crossing his legs and sighing loudly. Truly born and raised a king. I studied his deep, fearful presence - a presence like no other. Royalty. My staring was quickly noticed as the Prince clicked his tongue in response.

"Instead of staring like an idiot, rack that pathetic brain of yours."

I rolled my eyes, my first defiant action in a long time. Amazingly, the Prince didn't question my action - instead he smirked softly. I averted my gaze and attempted to think of an escape route for Jean. Land... we ruled out destroying the stables... what else is there?

Ending Eren's life is out. Far too risky. Burning the stables is out too. I'd rather not involve myself, considering mine and Eren's previous conversation.

Looks like Jean's the bait.

Prince Levi lowered his chin onto his pale palm - a devious smirk twitched at the corner of his lips. I sensed he'd thought of an idea. I furrowed my brows as the Prince crossed his legs, letting a long, deep sigh escape his lungs. I bowed my head, questioning his sudden cheery mood.

"Did you think of something?"

Prince Levi rose a finger to his lips and winked. I knew this action was his behaviour before he met me. Many guards had informed me of his ruthless rule before I joined his side. Was that a glimpse of his iron, sadistic rule? 

"At least I've resolved one problem. Only yours remains."

I crossed my arms, shaking my head - proving I really wouldn't reveal any important information. My friends lives are something I won't betray.

"Dismissed. Go and rest."

My eyes widened as I stiffened in response to his words. A resting hour? What on earth for? Prince Levi rose from his throne, brushing past my shoulder with a scowl.

"Jean is requesting after me. Go and rest would you?"

Oh... he's going to try and discover what was said between me, Armin and Eren. Not that Jean could be of much use - he wasn't present during the conversation. I merely nodded my head, watching Prince Levi pass under the marble archway and down the elegant hallway.

Resting will regain some of my energy.

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Prince Levi Ackerman, royal descendent.

"Ow! Ah..."

Jean's whining soon began to get on my very small amount of neves. I watched my 'red rose' medic tend to Jean's visibly painful black eye. Looks bad... that peasant got a pretty good hit.

Jean seemed dismayed, frowning as the medic pressed a blood soaked cloth against Jean's damaged eye for a final time.

"Hn. As I recall you know some hand-to-hand combat... yet you let some filthy peasant punch you in the face?"

Jean sighed loudly, rolling an ice cube around his purple eye with a frown.

"I was too worried about my horses condition... plus the man came out of nowhere. I suspect Eren ordered him to hide or something..."

I clicked my tongue, dismissing the medic with the back of my hand. Jean thanked the medic for his work and dusted down his old, worn out, stable clothes.

"I can't see myself escaping from Eren's contract. I regret signing my name an awful lot..."

I smirked, neatening my freshly washed cravat. My plan is solid. I know this will work... I can't afford to risk my place on the throne.

"Don't worry. I've thought of something that will allow you to escape Eren's shitty, brain dead contracts."

Jean cracked a frustrating annoying smile and began to pick loose strands of hay from his clothes. He looks pleased... I'll make sure he's freed from Eren's contract... but (Y/N) will always come first. Jean ran his hands through is two toned hair style, shaking away blades of grass.

"You have a plan? I didn't expect you to form one until it was far too late..."

I rolled my eyes, clearly Jean's trust in me had started to fade over the months. I'll make sure he knows my strength... my coronation is soon...

"Just shut up and listen. I need you to fake an accident on one of yours horses - fuck it, do it for real if you have to. An injury means Eren will pay you compensation - if he does - I'll turn his payment into bribery. I'll accuse him of bribing you to stay on his land."

Jean's eyes visibly widened, shaking his head in disbelief. Jean looks hesitant. I suspect he's nervous about the plan failing.

Which I know it won't.

I just need to provoke Eren enough so he steps foot onto his land - the second he's in sight - I'll begin my accusations right in front of everyone.

"So... you want me to injure myself purposely, alert Eren of my injury so he comes down to pay me compensation... and then you'll spring out of the bushes with a crowd of random people and begin accusing Eren of bribery?"

I crossed my arms with a defiant sigh. When you put it like that the idea sounds insane. Jean laughed, slamming his hand down onto his leg in complete hysterics. I glared, loosening my cravat which now felt uncomfortable around my neck.

"I don't plan on 'jumping out of the bushes', you moron."

Jean chuckled.

"Haha!"

I sighed loudly, gazing softly upon Jean's split lip, which had also been treated by a professional medic. I need to discover what Armin discussed with my brat.

I knew by the look on her face - the news was bad, it's possible I was the topic of conversation, yet Eren said he'd kill (Y/N's) friends... so maybe I wasn't?

Jean noticed my clearly frustrated expression and questioned my mood. I know asking for his advice is pointless. Jean's an idiot... but I'm running out of time... if (Y/N) is injured or taken as a result...

I need her to realise her feelings and accept our relationship. She'll become this kingdoms next Queen. I'll make sure of it.

"You look troubled, Levi... my offer to help you still stands."

I glared. So be it. I'll accept your help, Jean. I leant against the palace hallway, crossing my arms with a deep sigh.

"Eren spoke to the foreigner yesterday, although he ordered his little blond servant to converse with her in Chi."

Jean furrowed his brows, clearly confused and dazed over the matter. I must limit my words. Jean is unaware of my... 'actions' on (Y/N's) body.

"So? I don't see the problem."

I clicked my tongue, shifting my weight against the palace wall. Eren's threat worried me, if my brat's friends die - she'll be distraught, not to mention in no condition to take the throne with me.

"At the end of Armin's foreign words - Eren told her 'if the conversation happens to reach Levi's ears - I'll kill your friends.' See my problem now, you idiot?"

Jean crossed his arms, frowning deeply.

"I see. How troubling. The conversation could of been about anything..."

Sex.

Was the conversation about my desires? Does Eren know I slept with (Y/N)? He could make my life a living hell with that sort of information.

Eren wouldn't speak to my brat unless he held something over her. I assume Armin is also involved - considering he's the one who spoke to her about the issue.

What do they know that I don't?

"... could be that right?"

"Hah?"

My angered reply shocked Jean as he smiled sarcastically. Shit... I didn't hear his ideas. Jean continued to press small ice cubes against his eye, thinking in silence for a second.

"If Eren threatened to kill (Y/N's) friends, the action she did was clearly bad and can be used against her. The fact she won't tell you proves this - either she's in danger if she tells you, her friends, or you are."

My eyes widened. Me? She'd restrict information from me just to maintain my wellbeing? Tch. Is she remaining silent to spare me emotionally or physically?

I need to know what the topic of conversation was... my top guess is our night together... the second is something I've done, maybe when I punched him.

"You've been useful to me, Jean. Seems you've managed to pay back some money in the form of advice."

Jean fist punched the air, a content smile gracing his overall positive persona.

"Nice!"

I'll question my shitty brat the next time I see her. I'll force her to speak.

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The evening began to settle, moonlight flooded through the palace windows and illuminated the golden halls. Prince Levi summoned me, wishing to discuss an 'extremely important' matter. I knew right away it was about my current situation.

I ceased my walking, instead deciding to look through an elegant glass window. Prince Levi's kingdom seemed quiet, I noticed in the centre of the town square - stood the execution board.

A floor made from wood, elevated high above the ground - almost to give the poor a good view. Several empty nooses hung low, beside them stood a metal lever - to release the floor and hang petty criminals.

To think I could be there over my love for the Prince... hurt me deeply.

"I said to hurry, though it appears you're staring out a window."

I flinched, hastily averting my gaze from the somber execution area. Prince Levi clicked his tongue, studying my panicked smile.

"Just what exactly earned so much of your attention?"

Prince Levi approached the window, casting his royal eyes over his kingdom in attempts of locating what I'd been staring at.

"J-Just the moon... I was admiring the moon."

The Prince seemed unconvinced, humming in disapproval. The Prince looks a lot calmer... overall he seems to be in a good mood.

"Hn~ is that so."

I nodded, sheepishly scratching the back of my neck. I-I need to convince him! If he realises I was staring at the execution area - he might link something together.

"Y-You wanted to talk to me? What is it that you wanted to discuss?"

Prince Levi sighed loudly, leaned against the windowsill, a soft smirk adorning his admirable features.

"Is Eren threatening you because we he knows we slept together?"

My eyes widened as I felt every muscle in my body tense. Saying such things out loud! I rose my hand, trying to cover his lips, but he took ahold of my wrist with a deep glare.

"Answer me, you brat."

I shook my head with a firm: "No. He's not." I won't tell you, how many more times must I say this? Prince Levi's grip on wrist tightened as he leant close, muttering softly against the shell of my ear.

"I don't believe you. Just what exactly has he threatened you with? The death of your friends? Being sentenced to hang? Angering me? Because he's doing a great job, (Y/N)."

I attempted to move away, but Prince Levi restricted me by pressing his lips against mine. A passionate, slightly angry kiss that froze all my actions for a couple of seconds.

"Nn!"

Thud.

My back hit the wall next to the palace window as Prince Levi let a deep sound erupt from his sturdy chest. A grunt or small moan maybe? I flushed red as the Prince traced my hips, his tongue entering my mouth and kissing me deeply.

"Nnf~!"

Prince Levi's original grip on my wrist travelled upwards as his fingers entwined with mine. We're holding hands again... just like when we- my mind blanked as his heated kiss immobilised me. My heart flooded with a sinking feeling, my love is so strong. I don't ever want to be separated from him.

Warm saliva trickled from my chin, but our hand holding prevented me from wiping my wetness away. My body feels so hot... my heart is racing. Prince Levi's tongue mixed with mine as the air around us began to heat up, almost to the same temperature of my blush.

"Ngh~!"

Prince Levi traced my fading bruises, his touch didn't hurt as much as before and he seemed strongly dismayed by this. I raised my hands to his shoulders as his body tensed, swiftly leaving my bruised lips and lowering to my neck.

The Prince muttered softly against my throat:

"I'll free you from his words, (Y/N)."

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