Chapter 53

(Addison’s P.O.V.)

My husband stayed by my side the whole following week, little by little my strength came back and I was able to get out of bed with help.

“It is time to appear before the kingdom. I already feel strong enough to show myself in public,” I declared as soon as I was able to get out of bed.

“You are just winning a battle against death and all you can think of is the welfare of the people. This kingdom does not deserve you, and neither do I,” said Gregory while his eyes reflected the love he felt for me.

“It is too late, I am the only queen they have,” I said, smiling. “Help me, I need to look presentable.”

Gregory and Cora assisted me to get dressed and fix my hair, it was impossible to fight my paleness and my obvious loss of weight, but they tried hard to make me look as hea