“Hey beautiful.” He answered the call as quick as he could. “How’s your day going?”

“It’s been one of those days.” Harry could hear the stress laced in her voice. The heavy sigh she released further confirmed what he was thinking. She was having a difficult day at work. Between work and the animal rescue Addy was being pulled thin.

“Want to tell me about it?” Harry opened the door to his apartment settling down in his chair. “I just wanted to hear your voice is all.” Addy admitted in a quiet whisper. Her words brought forth a wide smile on the prince’s lips. She had missed him; at least that was a step in the right direction.

“We had another curator quit this week so my boss dumped all of her projects onto me and I have a deadline next week to get this exhibit done and I won’t be able to get all the pieces in by the time it opens.” Adalyn continued to vent rambling on about the stresses she was facing in her job. Harry thought it was ridiculous how much pressure her boss was putting on her as of late doing the work of more than two people.

Addy hardly complained about her work, but Harry listened to her intently knowing that she needed a venue to let go. All she needed was someone to vent to. A few minutes had passed, as the line became silent indicating that she was done.

“I’m sorry babe, but I know you will find a way.” Harry encouraged her, as much as he could hoping that it would help ease her stress a bit.

What she said next was something he had been waiting for her to say in the past few days. “Can you come over tonight? I promised Ainsley I would hang out with her, but you should come… I think we are going to order in and watch a movie but afterwards we could talk….” Addy became quiet hoping that Harry would agree to come over.

“What time?” Harry smiled through the phone trying to hide the elation in his voice.

“Six?”

“Are you taking the tube home again?” Harry suddenly thought of an idea.

“Mmmhmmm.” He could hear her a voice in the distant background asking her to sign a few papers followed by a rustling sound. “Thanks Eva. I will be there in a minute.”

Waiting to hear the door close Harry continued to speak. “Why don’t I pick you up from work? It would be quicker for you to get home.” He tried his best to convince her.

“You don’t have to. I don’t mind taking the – ”

“I want to Addy.” Harry interrupted her before she could come up with a reason to back out.

“Be here at 4:30. I will see you then babe.”

Harry angled his vehicle into a visitor’s parking spot near the entrance of the museum wearing a pair of sunglasses and a hat. Staring at the museums glass doors he watched intently waiting for Addy to walk through them.  A few moments later Addy dressed in a figure hugging burgundy dress with a pair of classic black heels walked out of the entrance taking a few steps onto the concrete path ahead of her.

Scanning the area she tried to spot the prince’s car but could not see him. Harry picked up his phone calling her. “To the left.” Harry watched her head turn spotting his car.

As she stepped closer to the vehicle her lips turned up into the biggest smile once Harry came into her view. Unlocking the door he reached over and pushed it open for her. Climbing into the passenger seat she continued to beam at him.

“Thanks for picking me up!” It had been four days since she had seen Harry. Four days too long. Without warning she leaned in to place a small kiss to his cheek thanking him for picking her up after such a stressful day. Knowing that she would be home in half the time instantly boosted her mood.

Looking back over his shoulder he checked to see if any cars were coming as he pulled out of the lot. Feeling a small hand grab his he glanced down seeing her fingers intertwine with his in a silent gesture. Addy was looking out the window away from him as he gently squeezed her hand letting her know he was here. He could sense that she needed some quiet after a long stressful day so he let her be stuck in her mind the rest of the way home never letting go of her hand.

Harry parked behind her flat building watching her eyes narrow in the rear view mirror. Addy had no doubt seen Luther pull up in the spaces behind them. Unknowingly to her she gripped his hand tighter staring out the window at his RPO.

“Addy…” Harry calling her name broke through her thoughts. Turning her head she tried to hide her disappointment to the fact that Luther was working this evening.

“Don’t worry about it.” He opened the door rounding the vehicle to Addy’s side. Helping her out of the vehicle he watched her glare over his shoulder surely making eye contact with Luther. Hearing another car door close he glanced back at him.

Luther had gotten out of the car coming their way when Harry shook his head no instantly stalling him. He didn’t want to upset Addy right now especially since he had just been given the chance to talk with her tonight.

“It’s ok… He needs to come in. I’m not happy about it, but he’s here for you.” Addy waved at Luther to follow them in.

That evening Harry got to learn more about Addy and Ainsley’s relationship. They had been friends since childhood, ending up at the same university in Leeds being college roommates. Ainsley was simply not just a best friend, she was viewed as a part of Addy’s extended family. Ainsley’s own family was never close and she had spent the same if not more time with Adalyn’s family than her own.

Ainsley had Harry keeling over on the ground laughing at a story of one of their ‘wild nights’ in their first year of college that ended with them being in the back of a cop car while Addy tried to flirt her way out of it. Addy buried her head into her legs dying from embarrassment, but giving into Harry’s wicked laughter that filled the room.

“Ainsley! Enough!” Addy giggled tossing her head back gathering the courage to look at Harry sitting beside her with the widest toothy grin she had ever seen him display.

“Sorry babe. You are so cute when you’re embarrassed.” He leant over placing a sweet kiss to her temple. Closing her eyes at his touch she silently begged for more of him. Feeling his firm lips leave her skin she glanced up catching his gaze.

Harry sensed that she desperately wanted to talk to him and get it over with, but she had promised Ainsley that she would hang out with her and he wasn’t about to make her break that promise. He could see her torn eyes not sure what to do in the moment so Harry made the decision for her.

“What movie do you want to watch?” Harry averted his gaze to Ainsley. He didn’t want to take over from their time together. Ainsley turned her back towards them to dig out their box of movies giving Harry a chance to quickly talk to Addy.

“We can talk after…” Addy mouthed the words ‘thank you’ to him.  Settling back into the sofa she moved to sit between Harry and Ainsley. Ainsley wrapped herself and Addy up into a warm fuzzy blanket snuggling together making Harry display a jealous look.

“Sorry Harry I am stealing your snuggle buddy tonight.” Ainsley barked at him sticking her tongue out in a teasing manner. Pursing her lips together Addy tried to hold in her laugh staring at the prince’s shocked face.  Shrugging her shoulders at him she silently told him to deal with it.

“She isn’t just a snuggle buddy.” Harry winked at the two women sitting beside him earning a gasp from his girlfriend. “Harry!” Addy scolded, shocked that he would say that in front of her friend.

Ainsley leaned in towards them. “It’s not like I haven’t heard you guys…” She laughed seeing Addy’s cheeks go red. “And we were talking about your sausage the other day at the grocery store.”

Receiving a narrowed glare from Addy she couldn’t believe how embarrassing her friend was tonight. Addy could not even look at Harry now, feeling the heat in her cheeks rise. His deep laugh reassured her that he wasn’t upset that Ainsley knew.

“Oh please go on!” Harry retorted. Snapping her head in his direction she shook her head no violently. “Oh hell no!” Ainsley started to speak, but was quickly silenced by Addy’s hand flying out to cover her mumbling words.

Hearing his little bell jingle Harry glanced back over his shoulder seeing Chance walking into the room. Calling him over the dog happily wagged his tail jumping up on the small space between Harry and Addy. “It’s ok. I have Chance to snuggle with. Right boy?” he scratched the dog’s ears seeing his tail whacking Addy’s leg hard.

“Chance!” Addy’s mouth opened at the shocked betrayal. “That’s right. He loves me more.” Harry winked at her earning a playful swat from the brunette. “He even gives better kisses.” His remark earned him an eye roll from his girlfriend.

Throughout the course of the movie Ainsley had fallen asleep on the far end of the sofa. Addy had snuggled up to the prince cozying into his warm body. Her arm was snaked around his stomach holding him securely in place. There was still another half of the movie to go, but Addy reached forward grabbing the remote to pause it.

Rising from her spot on the sofa she reached out for the prince’s hand. “Let’s go to my room.” Addy whispered careful not to wake her roommate. Harry loosely gripped her hand following her lead into the bedroom. Crawling over top of her comforter Addy sat crossed legged on top of her bed while Harry lied down casually on his side.

Harry would be lying if he weren’t terrified at what they were about to discuss being unsure of the outcome. He had given her time and space to do what she needed to do, but they had yet to actually talk. The fact that she had called him today and invited him over gave him a glimmer of hope that she had sorted things out and still wanted to be with him. The last thing he wanted to do with her tonight was to fight so he would give her the time to explain it all before saying his part so he could fully understand her side of things.

Seeing her eyebrows furrow, Addy grew silent, concentrating down to a random spot on the bed. He knew she needed a minute to gather her thoughts.

“First… I owe you an apology.” Addy’s gaze lifted locking eyes with the prince. She held his gaze hostage as he eagerly waited for more. “I am sorry I left quickly the other night and have hardly said anything to you in the past few days. I know it must have been confusing, but I appreciate you giving me the time I needed.”

A light giggle escaped her lips at the thought of the messages she had woken up to. “And those messages you sent me… so I would wake up to them always brought a smile to my face.” Fidgeting with her hands he could tell that she was nervous to talk with him.  Remaining silent Harry gave her an inviting smile, allowing her to control the talk.

“What Luther said really got to me…” she paused needing to look away from the prince. “Partly because it was true.” Sighing Addy took a series of deep breaths to calm her budding nerves, afraid of what the prince would think of what she was about to say.

“I knew that a relationship with you would be different and sometimes more difficult. I thought I understood that, but I really didn’t until the other night. Things with you… have been getting more serious and it kind of frightened me a little. Thinking this was all too good to be true.” Addy looked back to the prince trying to gauge his reaction, but he wasn’t giving her anything but a simple understanding nod of the head. She knew he was not going to say a word until she had told him all of it.

“I am scared Harry.” She confessed whole-heartedly. It was about time that she admitted that to the prince. Harry sat up and moved closer to her sitting directly across from Addy. Her shaky hands were engulfed by his in a comforting approach to get her to keep going.

“There is so much that you don’t know about me and there are things in my life that I keep locked away. Once people know those things they look at me differently. They treat me differently. I have trusted people with that information and they have burned me in the past so it’s not easy for me to let my guard down and share it all.” Focusing her eyes on their entwined hands she continued.  

“I am scared that I am starting to fall for you… that maybe you don’t feel the same.” Drawing in a deep breath she squeezed his hand. “I am scared that you are going to hurt me like Jake…” Addy closed her eyes hoping that he would not be mad at her for saying it, but it was true.

Lifting her head she caught the prince’s sincere eyes staring at her.  “Jake knew all those things and I thought I knew him. I never thought he would be the kind of man to hurt me the way he did and I know that you aren’t even comparable. You are a better man than him, but it terrifies me to no end putting that trust into someone again and not letting the fear of being hurt consume my relationship with you.”

Addy started to choke up a bit feeling the pangs of hurt in her chest. “My heart was shattered, I was a ghost just trying to get through each day. I don’t think my heart could handle it again Harry.” Becoming quiet she looked to Harry, her eyes begging for him to say something.

“And the other night made you think of all of these things?” Harry finally spoke angling his head keeping their gaze locked. Asking her trying to better understand her fears.

“When you took me to you and your mother’s spot…” Addy started to get teary eyed. “You trusted me with that… you said no one has been there but you and her. It made me realize how badly I wanted to know more about you and her and everything else, but that also meant I would need to share things from my past too.” Wiping away a stray tear she grew silent wanting Harry to say something more. “And that may make you feel differently about me.”

“I took you there because I am falling for you Addy…” Harry took in a deep sigh. “I know it’s scary and I have to be honest, it is not going to get easier for us. It will be hard and different, but I promise I will be here always to help.” He paused letting the words sink in. “Besides, all those things that have happened have made you who you are and I like getting to know that girl…”

Her head sprang up at those words feeling her heart pounding in her chest. He’s falling for me too… she thought to herself. Addy needed to hear that confirmation from him, that they were in the same place in this relationship. Unable to stop the smile that was starting to spread across her lips she shook her head in disbelief.

“You didn’t think I felt the same about you?” Harry chuckled inching closer to the brunette. Addy shook her head ‘no’ in reply. “I hoped you did… but I wasn’t sure.”

“Then let me tell you again….” Harry grinned with a smirk. “I am falling for you Adalyn Mackenzie and that terrifies me too. You have this indescribable grip on me and I can never shake you from my mind no matter how hard I focus.” Staring at her bite her bottom lip all Harry wanted in this moment was to devour her sweet lips, but he knew they needed to finish their talk.  ‘These past few days without you were excruciating not knowing what was going on in your mind. I thought I was going to lose you and I wasn’t prepared for that to happen. I didn’t want for that to happen.”

“I need you to be honest with me and tell me when you are feeling like this because I don’t always know. When something is to much tell me.” He eyed Addy seriously, wanting her to really hear his next words. “This will not work if we both shut down and build walls back up. I want to know those things about you Addy, but in time and when you feel right to share it.”

“But once the press knows… they will find them out too…” he desperately wanted to warn her about them. “They will dig and dig until they find it.” No matter how hard he tried to prepare her for them it wouldn’t matter. They were vicious to the point where Harry had thought about ending it with her just so she would not have to go through that.

“I cannot protect you from everything… but I promise that I will do whatever I am able to.” Addy knew exactly what he was talking about. Once the press got wind of their relationship, there was only so much Harry could do for her. He was asking her to be honest with him and trust him.

“I’m sorry I can’t give you a normal relationship… a normal life Addy.” His voice grew low. “You have to decide for yourself if that is something you want.” He silently wished that she would walk away in this moment and be completely selfish. That way he would not have to see her go through it and he knew she eventually would. He would not have to see the tears in her eyes at what they wrote about her, the way she dressed or how different her body should be, all the lies of him with other women; invading her life like vultures.

“I know what I want.” Addy spoke without skipping a beat. She was now sure of it.

This conversation with Harry gave her a multitude of answers she was looking for. Things she had needed to hear from the prince in order to give her a bit of peace of mind that where their relationship was heading was in the same direction. In her time away from him, she had tired to think of what life would be like without him and in all honesty, she couldn’t envision a life without Harry in it. Knowing that she would need to place more trust in him did scare her to no end, but it was also the price she was willing to pay to see where things would go. Yes she would be vulnerable, yes she would have to lay her heart on the line again, but all she could think about was what if it worked out. What if he was it and that was a risk she was willing to take. It would all be worth the ride to find out, even if it ended in miserable heartache.

“I want you Harry. Besides, where’s the fun in normal anyway?”

“You want me huh?” Harry maneuvered his body closing in the gap between them. Addy grabbed his shirt pulling him in further wanting to feel his bodies contact against hers. Gently lying down Harry held his body towering over top of her going in to attack her neck with an onslaught of kisses.

Exposing as much skin as she could, Addy angled her neck towards his lips feeling them press firmly on her skin in a series of kisses. Electric shock ignited the nerves in her neck moaning in need as his hot mouth devoured her.

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Addy’s hands trailed down his chest gathering the ends of fabric of his shirt; she tugged it over top of his head tossing it to the side. Breaking the string of kisses on her neck she sat up helping Harry discard her of her clothes leaving only the prince with his boxers on.

Harry continued to explore every inch of her both with his mouth, his tongue, his hands feeling the way she responded arching her body closer to his touch. The need was urgent, desperate as she reached down his boxers grabbing him with a hard squeeze, but yet Harry forced her to wait. Taking her wrists he pinned them above her head letting her know that he was going to take his time with her.

Staring into the depths of her wide lustful eyes Harry couldn’t help but watch her expression as his hand trailed down towards her center. Her parting lips gasped feeling his fingers stroke over top of her growing wetness. Harry was slow, deliberate in his movements forcing her to yield to his pace, his unhurried touch building the desire that stirred within her.

Closing her eyes she felt his mouth capture one of her nipples in his mouth, sucking on it she arched her body begging him to not stop his torment on her. Tangling his fingers in her hair he was all over her body building a cascade of passion that left her body in wild moans.

Slipping his tongue against hers he begged for entry into her mouth searching for her tongue she let him in. Moaning against his hot lips she pulled his body down by the nape of his neck wanting to feel his body tight against hers, skin to skin.

“I want you in me Harry…” she tried to persuade him again between the assault on her lips.

“Not yet…” Harry giggled lightly knowing how torturous he was about to be with her.

Kissing an invisible trail in the center of her body down from her lips he moved himself further downward in the bed licking his lips eagerly wanting to taste her. Without warning he drove his tongue inside of her setting her off into a surge of moans that was music to his hears.

Pulling a gasping moan into her lungs she began to feel dizzy, her body over run with intense abandon. Addy grabbed a handful of his ginger locks and pulled him closer to her. Harry’s laugh was mumbled against her skin setting off vibrations making her breathless.

Thrusting one finger inside of her he curled it hitting that sweet spot within her that turned her moans into a new pitch of orgasm. Shuddering against him her legs shook uncontrollably. Harry not letting up his thrusts while she rode out her orgasm making his cock become hard at the sounds he elicited from her.

Slowing down he glanced up at Addy, watching her crumble into the sheets, her face glowing with a grin from ear to ear. Climbing back up beside her Harry kissed her lips pressing down firmly on them.

Cupping his face she wrapped her legs around him holding him prisoner. “Now I want you.” She lifted her body off the bed to kiss him again. “How do you want it?” Harry teased her knowing what positions she always enjoyed.

Releasing her grip she sat up placing a hand on his chest pushing his body down onto the bed. Offering the prince a wink she snuck her hand beneath his boxers grasping him firmly giving his member a few strokes. Leaning down she whispered in his ear.

“I am going to ride you Henry Wales.” She pecked him on the lips before turning her body quickly running into the bathroom to grab a condom. Ripping off the package she rolled it onto his cock.

Straddling Harry she angled herself above him holding him in place. A devilish grin appeared on her lips as she made eye contact with the prince. Knowing she was about to be up to no good Harry shook his head lightly warning her not to do it.  

“I dare you too…” he egged her on secretly hoping she would. Sticking out her tongue at him she teased the tip of him against her wetness stroking it slowly up and down her knowing she was driving Harry mad.

Lowering herself down on to him slowly, she gave herself time to adjust to his large size. Her breaths were jagged, indrawing sharply holding her breath as each took in each inch of him. Feeling Harry fully in her she tossed her head back taking a moment before she started to ride him.

His hands reached out to grip her hips pushing them down harder on top of him while he watch her tits slowly bounce, his mouth watering wanting to taste them again. Harry relinquished control allowing Addy to please him fully.  Addy would take his cock out of her completely then slam back down onto him causing a multitude of moans nearing bringing him to the edge and then denying him what he wanted, what he needed.

Unable to handle it any further Harry sat up grabbing the brunette making them be on the same level forcing her to look into his deep blue eyes. Continuing to grind on top of him she moved her hips rhythmically as she wrapped her arm around the side of his body holding onto him in an effort to steady herself. His hands cupped her ass gripping them firmly holding her body hostage right where he wanted her. His tongue attacked the flesh on her breasts feverishly.

“You are mine.” He whispered to her before capturing her moans with his lips. Breaking apart breathlessly Harry began to thrust into her pressing his cock up against a spot that made her eyes roll back into her head and mouth quiver.

“Harry!” She called out letting him know that she was close. Her pussy clenched down around him causing a low groan to escape his lips. “Cum with me Harry.” She pressed her forehead against his begging him to; their lips inches apart staring into the eyes of the other.

Her body shook violently feeling Harry slow down his thrusts into deeper more deliberate ones. Harry felt her fingers dig into his back burying her moans into the crook of his neck. His arms wrapped around her pulling her body down onto him one more time before releasing himself with her.

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All that could be heard was their breathing as they struggled to find reality again. Addy pressed her body as close as she could against Harry’s kissing his neck with sweet gentle kisses. His cock was still buried within her, but she didn’t want to go nowhere, to be nowhere but here in his arms in this intimate moment they had shared.

Sitting back up she smiled down at the prince as he brushed a piece of her hair tucking it behind her ear. Intimate moments like this took away all doubts in her mind. She was right where she belonged.