Between HeVan and Hell (31 page)

Jalen, Justyn, and Jett immediately
walked over to Addie and knelt at her feet.

“My Queen, my brothers and I humbly
request to be relieved of duty from your Royal Guard. We request
permanent assignment on Earth as its Ambassadors,” said
Jalen.

“You jerks!” said Grace, “Can you
believe them?” she asked Addie, hands on her hips.

Addie also gave them a glare and
added, “Totally inconsiderate of them to horn in on your big moment
like that. Especially since they haven’t even told you that they
love you. I wouldn’t forgive them so easily, Grace, if I were you.
Oh, stand up,” she said waving her arms. “I already convinced her
to come to HeVan with us,” she explained to them all. “You really
should have greater faith in your Queen.”

“But of course we love Grace,” said
Jalen.

Addie pointed to her sister. “Don’t
tell me, tell her!” she said, throwing up her hands.

The three men got up and immediately
went to Grace.

“I love you, Grace; you are my world,”
said Jalen.

“I love you, Grace; I couldn’t live
without you,” said Jett.

As usual, Justyn said nothing. He
stood still, waiting for her complete attention. He lunged forward
and picked her up, pulling her into his arms.

“I love you, Grace; I have from the
first time I saw you and lost my ability to think. I’m going to
love you for all eternity. I’ll never let you go. And if you had
not decided to come, I’d resign my position and stay here anyway. I
won’t let anyone take me away from you,” he said
fervently.

The other men gasped because what he
implied was a punishable offense.

Grace thumped him on the arm. “You
were doing really well up until that last part. Now how am I
supposed to make the big sacrifice and leave Earth to be with you
guys on HeVan when you guys come in and steal my scene? I
absolutely love you all more than my job. I was looking forward to
racking up those points in the whole relationship deal and now look
where you’ve put me!” she said, her voice getting
louder.

She didn’t get to say anything else
because Justyn started kissing her. After a few minutes he let her
up for air. Grace had her arms around his neck and her legs wrapped
around his waist. She was about to dive in when Addie spoke
up.

“Get a room! And there’s
only one available, too. The bunk beds are still there, Gracie,”
she said. She could hear Grace’s laugh as she ran up the stairs,
her
Ankida
rushing behind her.