Epilogue

HAZEL

Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the door of my husband's study. I was nervous. How well was he going to accept what I was about to tell him? I froze when I remembered that today was supposed to be our first anniversary. It wouldn't make sense for me to tell him now. Earlier, I had a meeting with the wives of the generals and that meeting had taken nearly the whole day.

"Your highness?" I turned to look at Gwon, my new bodyguard.

"Yes?"

"His Majesty has requested for your presence. He is in the east wing garden."

Gwon escorted me to the garden where Yuka had prepared a romantic setting. The beauty of the sunset was in full display as well. Yuka rose to his feet and made me sit in front of him.

"How was your day?" I asked as we ate.

"It was quite long" he responded. True, he was busier than ever these past few days.

"How about you?" He asked me.

"I had a long meeting with the wives of the generals. It went well" I told him.

He nodded in understanding.

"I'm sorry I for