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Queen of Hearts (Ch.25)

Drake x MC (Emma Barnes)

TRR AU: What would happen if Emma loved Drake but had to marry Liam?

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Warnings: some violence, I think there’s some cursing

Note: Enjoy! We’re getting down to the final chapters, wow

Word Count: 2625

Summary: It’s the morning of Emma and Liam’s wedding and tensions are high. As they ladies try to prepare, the boutique is attacked. Will all the ladies survive?

Chapter 25: Headstrong - Trapt

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

Headstrong we're Headstrong

Back off I'll take you on

Headstrong to take on anyone

I know that you are wrong

This is not where you belong

I can't give everything away

I won't give everything away

Liam slowly pushed the door open, causing a sharp creaking sound and wished he hadn’t as Maxwell came up behind him, pushing it all the way open.

“Oh.” Liam tensed up. It never got easier to see the woman he loved with his best friend, there was no denying when anyone looked at them, how much they loved each other.

“Maybe we should come back.” Maxwell tried to pull Liam out, but it was too late, Drake began to stir. He mumbled something and opened his eyes, closing them quickly until his brain processed and they flew open. Drake sat straight up making sure to pull the sheet up over Emma’s chest.

“What the fuck!” Drake hissed.

“I’m sure Emma told you about our fight yesterday, I thought she could use a nice breakfast and spa before the wedding today.” Liam replied coolly. Drake narrowed his eyes at Liam and shook his head, he had been there for the first fight and he heard all about the second.

“Why didn’t you fucking knock then?”

“I did. No one answered. Perhaps if you two stopped fucking and actually got some sleep then you would have heard us.” Emma stirred and started to sit up, Drake pushed the sheet against her and she didn’t realize why until she saw the scowl on his face, Liam and Maxwell behind her.

“Oh. Um.” Liam fumed when he noticed Drake’s ring on her finger, again. On their wedding day no less.

“I guess I’ll see you both at breakfast once you’re decent. Don’t forget to put the right ring on before the wedding today.” Liam stormed out, Maxwell gave them an apologetic look and slipped out behind him. Emma groaned and fell back into bed.

“Why is it always Liam? It just makes everything worse!”

“I don’t know, we should get going though, don’t want to make him even more mad before…” Drake trailed off, choking on the words.

“I know.” Emma kissed Drake and climbed out of bed, collecting her discarded pajamas from the night before, before getting dressed for the day. Drake put his own pajamas on and went back to his room to get dressed then they met everyone in the dining room.

Liam and Maxwell walked to the dining room in silence, Maxwell could tell that Liam just needed a minute. He tried and tried to get the image of Emma and Drake together in bed out of his mind, but he couldn't. Between that and hearing her scream his name all night in Vegas, it was all he could think about. They were in love, everyone got it, they didn't need to go flaunting it in everyone's faces. Especially not his, he had been kind enough to let them be together because they were his friends, at least he had thought they were. The coldness in Drake's eyes, that wasn't the look of a friend. Someone kicked Liam under the table, he looked up to see Emma and Drake had arrived, everyone noticing his distant behavior.

“Sorry nerves.” Despite the small talk made over the food, the room was still tense, Drake practically breaking his plate every time he stabbed a piece of fruit with his fork.

“So, does anyone have marital advice for me?”

“Sure. As the only married person here, I feel like I should be the one to do so.” Olivia spoke up.

“Who said you were the only one.” Drake mumbled under his breath. Emma swiftly kicking him under the table, Maxwell dropping his bagel in shock.

Olivia continued not missing a beat though.

“Don't let your parents marry you to a psychopath.”

“I think she already is.” Drake grumbled again. Emma kicked him again and abruptly stood from the table.

“Who's ready for manicures?” everyone went down to the spa, even Drake, though he did protest.

“Drake! I'm surprised to see you here still!” Kiara sat next to him and smiled.

“I'm just here for the drinks.” Drake ordered a glass of champagne and downed it in one go. Emma was relieved that at least he was keeping his mouth shut. She ordered her own mimosas, downing three before they were even done with her first hand. Liam cleared his throat.

“Perhaps you should slow down. Drake too. At least pretend like you're excited.” Emma meet his gaze and downed another, Liam signaled the staff to cut both of them off. Emma rolled her eyes.

“I wouldn't have to pretend if you and Drake hadn't gone at it this morning. Ease off us okay, this isn't exactly how any of us pictured our weddings going.”

“It's exactly how I pictured mine, you by my side with Drake, only my friends weren't fucking when I envisioned it.” It took all of Emma's willpower not to scream at him. Again, the group could feel the tension, all the harsh whispering around them.

“Well I really should be going! Time to get ready! Thank you everyone for such a great morning!” They all rode back to the palace, everyone leaving except for Hana, Drake, Maxwell and Liam. They had one more surprise for the morning, gifts. Maxwell presented her with a sword for something old, it was finally retiring to Valtoria, its rightful home. Liam presented her with a ruby, shaped like an apple for something new.

“To remind you of your new home and old. I'm sorry for my behavior earlier, I... I was just startled is all.”

“It's beautiful Liam, I don't want to talk about this now though. It's not the time or place.” he nodded and backed away for Drake to give his gift.

“Something borrowed. It's a pocket watch that belonged to my dad, it's something that's really important to me and I wanted you have it up there with you.” Emma smiled and gently took it from him.

“I'll take care of it until I return it to you.” Drake had a sly smile on his face, Emma raised an eyebrow, but he stepped back and let Hana come up.

“And of course, something blue!” She opened a box to reveal a beautiful pair of blue pumps that she was sure Hana designed.

“They're beautiful Hana! Thank you!” Emma pulled her into a hug and Hana squeezed her back.

“They're custom for you so no one will ever have the same pair and especially not on their wedding day!” Emma admired them once more.

“Thank you all so much, seriously. I love these, I'll see you all later.” Emma began to walk away with her gifts, but Drake grabbed her arm, that sly smile back on his face.

“I have one more borrowed thing for you, it's also kind of a wedding present.” Drake pressed something small and metal into her hand. Emma opened it up to see a house key, she looked at Drake confused.

“A key? I don't understand Drake?”

“I bought a cabin, it's only ten minutes from here, it's for us. This is my key, you can borrow it until I get you your own.” Emma looked down at the key and then back up at Drake in disbelief. She had so many questions, she was just so incredibly happy and in awe that he would do something like this for her.

“Drake! I... Oh my God...I!” She leaned in for a sloppy kiss and felt him smile against her lips.

“We'll talk about it later. Go get ready so Madeleine doesn't kill you for being late.” Emma nodded fighting tears, not noticing Liam watching from a distance, seething. He knew Drake was going to do this, he had made a deal with him. They could live at the cabin because it was so close to the palace, it still felt like they were rubbing their happiness in his face though. Although, at least this way he wouldn't have to walk in on them in bed together. Emma got just a few steps away before there was a group text from Madeleine that they were needed in the boutique, Emma got to give the final stamp of approval on everyone's outfits. Madeleine wore her go to green dress, Kiara wore the same gold one she had at Madeleine's bachelorette party, she twirled over to Drake.

“Magnifique non? Drake?”

“Yeah um, it's nice I guess.” Emma had to refrain from rolling her eyes, she still didn't get the hint that he wasn't interested, Emma wanted to scream at her, but instead she smiled. Penelope wore her beautiful purple dress representing her house colors and symbol. Olivia wore her plunging red beaded dress, Liam's eyes lit up when she stepped out of the dressing room.

“Like what you see?” She quipped, and Liam cleared his throat.

“That dress is very nice Olivia, I'm worried about being upstaged by all of you beautiful ladies.”

“No one's gonna be able to take their eyes off Barnes,” Drake said before dropping his voice so only Emma and Liam could hear, “I know I won't be able to.”

“Lady Hana! What are you thinking of?” Liam was desperate to move on with the conversation. Hana chose her handmade dress, and Emma didn't get to put on her wedding dress, she was going to be getting ready at an odd location, a boutique for security even though it made no sense to her. As for the men, Maxwell wore a new grey suit with a purple bowtie, complementing each other well. Drake wore a new blue suit with a pink tie, Emma had to consciously think about keeping her mouth closed so she didn't drool. He walked out, and she noticed his tie was crooked.

“Well?” He put his arms out. Kiara noticed too and took a step towards him, but Emma wasn't going to have it, she was practically on top of Drake to keep Kiara away.

“Now it's perfect.” She straightened his tie and jacket, her hands lingering just a second too long as they smiled at each other. The tension in the room was tangible, Kiara once again beginning to wonder if there was more there than met the eye.

“Heh. Thanks Barnes.” Liam stepped out a moment later in what could only be described as a literal prince charming suit, Emma had to admit that it suited him.

“Very dashing Liam, maybe all the attention won't be on me after all.”

“There's one more surprise!” Penelope chimed in and whistled. Cooper came waddling in, a tailored doggie suit on. It was perfect! Penelope's wedding gift, Emma leaned down to scratch behind his ears and Cooper wiggled his butt in appreciation. Madeleine rushed everyone out of the boutique, it was almost time to be leaving. Drake hung back.

“Get there safely okay? I want to see you walking down that aisle in a beautiful wedding dress, that way I can pretend you're walking to me.”

“I'll be looking right at you Drake, I just wish I had my dress yesterday, but then again I don't. It was perfect without it because it was all us. Get out of here before we get in trouble.” Drake pulled her in for one last tight embrace and slipped through the doors.

A carriage was outside a few moments later to take Emma to the boutique where she would finally get to see her wedding dress. Just as Ana reached for the dress, the whole building shook accompanied by a loud boom. They were under attack, again. Mara rushed out and the others barricaded the door as gunfire echoed through the halls. Everyone was nervous, but grabbed the nearest thing they could use as a weapon, Olivia revealing daggers she had hidden in her dress, Emma digging through her luggage until she found the sword Maxwell had given her earlier, she had never been more grateful for Maxwell's outlandish tendencies. The gunfire outside stopped, no sound of heavy footsteps, it was eerily quiet before all hell broke loose. Emma charged the door as assassins barged in sending the small couch in front of it flying. That didn't stop her as she slashed at the assassins, but they overwhelmed her, flooding in. Madeleine successfully knocked one out with a clipboard, Hana throwing a vase she found knocking out another, still they seemed to be everywhere.

Penelope cowered as Merlin and Morgana attacked the one threatening her. Kiara jumped in to protect her friend, attacking him with scissors and a mannequin as the dogs continued to bite. Emma whirled around to find yet another loaded gun pointed at her, she wasn't scared this time though, she was pissed. Remembering her training, she swept his legs out from underneath of him, knocking him out with the butt of her sword. Olivia was behind her, an assassin successfully tackling her to the ground. Olivia threw a dagger into his leg and he howled in pain.

“You'll have to do better than that!” She jumped up and finished him off, Emma smirked impressed.

“DIE!”

“I can do better.” Emma spun and slashed an assassin rushing towards them. Olivia raised an eyebrow and nodded impressed.

“Enough!” Another came charging, but Bertrand stepped in.

“YOU WILL RUE THE DAY YOU EVOKED THE WRATH OF HOUSE BEAUMONT!” he clocked him across the jaw, sending the man sprawling. Olivia frowned.

“I was threatening that one!” She sounded like a child who didn't get the toy they wanted, Emma chuckled despite the danger.

“You won't win!” Emma had enough of all of it.

“I will see my husband again even if I have to climb over a mountain of your corpses!” She snarled charging the assassin sword drawn. He stammered and stumbled back, terrified by the look in Emma's eyes.

“The only corpse here will be you!” He seemed unsure of his words as he dove for his gun, Emma delivering a harsh kick to his groin. He fell to his knees in pain before gasping and falling over, Olivia grinning as a small dagger protruded from his back. They were all breathing heavy as they looked around, they had defeated the assassins. Everyone had heard Emma's comment about seeing her husband again, but they brushed it off, thinking she was referring to Liam. She really was determined to see Drake again and put an end to all of this, she was tired of being afraid all the time and ready to do something about it. Bastien came rushing in, impressed by the number of assassin's on the ground and the women unscathed, but breathing heavy, not a hair out of place. Mara came stumbling into the door injured, Bastien rushed to help her. The rest of Anton's forces had been captured, but they believed he was fleeing to the border.

“The palace and cathedral are secured. Let's get you to your wedding.” Emma's friends began fumbling around to reorganize things and help Emma get dressed, Bastien leaned in.

“Drake was worried. I'll let him know you're safe and kicked ass your grace. He'll be relieved.” Emma smiled at Bastien silently thanking him. Madeleine brought the dress over and as Emma slipped it on, she was in awe of how stunning it was. The top had a plunging corset covered in elaborate lace, long sleeves a mix of chiffon and lace. There was a waistband with fancy beading, sparkling under the lights before opening up into a large princess style skirt, a small pattern on the hem of it. As a final touch, Ana placed a matching tiara on her head.

“It's beautiful!” Kiara marveled.

“Yes, but we need to be going!” Madeleine rushed over towards the door.

“I know. Let's get out of here.” Everyone went to their respective carriages, Hana helping Emma into hers before climbing in with Bertrand.

Next Time: Will Emma go through with the wedding?

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