Chapter 27

Roman

It had been a few days since I acted as my father’s regent. My days were filled with stress, meetings and official engagements, and so on.

Being in charge was difficult, it kind of felt like I didn't have any time to breathe.

I realized that this was what my life would become like if I didn't find a way to escape. Luckily, I had my cousin Brandon by my side, just like my father had my mother and Lord Crawford.

As selfish as it sounded, his health issues had also been a reason for a break for the queen and Lord Crawford, who had been working extra hard alongside the king. Now they were still working hard, by staying by his side.

I hadn't had much time for Audrey and Mars at all. I only saw Audrey at night, and we would make up for the lost time in bed. It still wasn't a relationship though, just strictly sex.

Rather than him staying by my side, I asked Dalton to take care of Audrey and Mars. I knew they would be in good hands because I saw the way he looked at her. Still, I hoped