#flowerpowell

@dcbbw you make royals look normal... The DC AU is one of my favourites. I can't stop there though, there is Liara, Riam, Driam, there are so many AU you have written that I love to read, i sort of lost the count. And then you are capable of doing just the opposite when you make us commoners turn into royals with your magic wand ( your Remix series). You are one mature person who the fandom will always look up to.

@alj4890 My fav Dralivia person. It doesn't end there though. "While we are young" brings another level of creativity like we have season 2 of TRR. The way you have made me fall for Emerick and Juliette! There is always so much fluff in your writings i feel a sugar burst after reading them. Keep going. 💖

@phoenixrising0308 your one scene where Jessica was mishandled by one of the guards in the end of TRR1 carved a deep niche in my fluff loving mind. I hate that moment so much for what it did to Jessica yet I love how you have shown the face of the brutal real world to the readers. You are angst machine. Never stop resurrecting phoenix. ❤️‍🔥

@angelasscribbles rare to find someone writing Leo seriously. Your mind is a mine of fics, neverending with so much to give us. Always.

@flowerpowell my go to person for Drake fics. When i read your fics, it feels like I am in a movie theatre. Just need some popcorns, sir back n enjoy the show, the firecrackers, the oceans of angst added before we reach the paradise. Keep writing!❣️

@ao719 the angst queen as they call you.i haven't enjoyed any crossover as much (i hardly played any more books on choices after trh). But Vancross is mind blowing. It takes herculean efforts to bring all the PB royals and VIPs under one roof. You are doing it and we are reaping the fruits. ❤️

@sfb123 for the uncle Drake series. I miss them!

@choiceskatie Gone girl was one of my first fics that I read on Tumblr. You are the reason I started loving Leo. I wish someday you comeback and complete that fic.

@princess-geek my friend from the another fandom (desires and decorum) i love you not just as an author but the loving and caring human being that you are! I love how you make me keep going through thick and thin. Sending loads of love to our Lady Fordale. 💞

@lizzybeth1986 you can't be just into a writer's list.. but just for today I want to take chance to appreciate that part of your personality too. I look at you as someone more than a writer and i call you a critic. You have the flair of dissecting those characters in you gripping essays. They are sometimes more than an essay to me.. they are research work of a literature master. Thank for being there!💓

One person I miss the most is Pam of @speedyrascaloperaparty who left the fandom this year. My favourite author, i wish you happiness and success wherever you are.

Drake x Emma

Rating: PG-13, physical abuse implied

Words: 876

This chapter is a little shorter, more like an interim chapter, but I feel it's important to the story as it's how Emma gets back to Cordonia.

Emma sprinted up to Liam and Bastien. “I’m so sorry I’m late. It was a last minute decision and it took forever to get a cab.” She said breathlessly. Liam wrapped her in a giant hug while Bastien took her bags. “I am so relieved to see you Emma. I really thought we were too late in coming to get you.” He stepped back and studied her face. “Emma. What happened to your face?” She quickly brought her hand up to cover the bruise. “Oh! I….had a bad dream and fell out of bed. Hit the damn nightstand.” She gave a half laugh, hoping it would sound convincing. Liam shook his head and gave her a look. He clearly didn’t believe her. “In any case I’m extremely happy to see you. Let’s go.” They boarded the flight together.

During the flight they chatted like old times, like no time had passed between them. Liam filled her in on all things Cordonia. Maxwell and Bertrand were doing well financially after hosting several parties. Bertrand really stepped into the role of father but he and Savannah are having a tough go of things personally. Hana had gone home and was working with her father on the nature preserve. She was currently courting Rashad, who is turned out, was a really decent and kind guy. Liam himself was engaged to Olivia and seemed happy about it. “Emma, I also have you to thank for that. I don’t think Olivia and I would have been together had it not been for you breaking her out of her hardened mold. She’s truly an amazing woman. She’s excited to see you.” Emma broke out into a huge smile. “That’s great Liam!! She really loved you, I’m so glad it worked out.” Liam nodded. When Emma met his eyes she saw truth in them but also something else. He looked at her with fondness and respect. It had been a really long time since anyone had looked at her like that. He took her hands in his. “Emma. Again, I’m sorry for letting my pride get in the way. I was a jerk in letting you go and not helping Drake look for you. I do hope you’ll forgive me.” Emma smiled and squeezed his hands. “There’s nothing to forgive, Liam. We’ve all made….bad decisions.” She trailed off, darkness flashing in her eyes. Gently Liam touched her cheek with his hand. “We left you unprotected. All of us. I promise that will never happen again.” He said softly.  She shook her head. “I can protect myself.” Liam rolled his eyes. “Of course you would say that.” He laughed. “You may say you’re no longer the same person…but I still see her. Lady Emma Rose, Duchess of Valtoria.” Emma frowned. “Duchess? Does that mean…I still own it?” Liam smiled. “Of course you do. It was given to you. Maxwell has been looking after it in your stead.” Emma was confused. “You said Drake built a cabin in Valtoria…why would he stay there? That doesn’t make sense.” Liam sighed. “I think it’s because you still own it. It’s like a piece of you is still there, even if it is just your name…but none of us ever see him. He refuses to even acknowledge Maxwell. He thinks Maxwell knows where you are and won’t tell him, like he did with Savannah. They got in a huge fight about it and haven’t spoken since.” Emma nodded slowly, lost in thought. She turned to look out the window. “I don’t know what will happen Liam” she said softly. “But thank you for coming after me.”

Hours later the plane touched down in Cordonia. When they arrived at the palace Olivia was there to greet them. “Well well, look at this. Liam was successful bringing you back I see.” Emma grinned at Olivia. “It’s good to see you too Olivia. Congratulations on your engagement to Liam.” As Emma reached her Olivia frowned looking her over. “What on earth happened to you? You look like someone beat the shit out of you.” Emma averted her eyes. “Just clumsy” she replied dully. “Well that is just bullshit if I ever heard it Emma. But fine, if you don’t want to tell me. Just know if it happens again I’ll be there with my knife stillettos. I’ll stab the asshole in the back with them; he’ll never see it coming.” Emma stared at her, jaw dropped. “You have knife stilettos? Where do you even get those?” Olivia laughed. “Oh my dear, I’m a Nevrakis. Weapons are our life.” She smirked as Emma stood there still gaping. She kissed Liam hello and turned back to Emma. “Drake will be so pissed when he sees those bruises. I bet there’s more than I’m seeing, correct?” Emma didn’t respond. Liam cleared his throat. “I would like to bring Emma to Drake’s cabin tonight while he’s sleeping off the booze.” Olivia gave him a look. “Are you sure that’s wise considering her…condition?” She was looking Emma up and down. “I’m not fucking dead Olivia.” Emma snapped. Olivia grinned. “There she is. I knew you were still there somewhere.” Emma rolled her eyes and looked at Liam. “When do we leave?”

even if my birthday wasn't good, after reading your message it sure would be 🥺

Thank you so much @flowerpowell!