Chapter 58

Bella's POV

I changed into a pair of jeans with an off-the-shoulder sweater. My belly has started to show more, but I don't want my pregnancy to gain attention during the competition. I use my ring to conceal my bump. I look at the mirror, and the illusion of a flat stomach reflects on the mirror. I rub my little bump tenderly. "It's just while we're done with the competition, little one."

I head towards the restaurant that's inside the Palace's grounds. Elise was going to meet me there after she had put Peggy down for a nap. Tessa and Lira were already there. The Royal City was bustling with people from all over the country. They were here for the competition. Bryan took me all the way to my table where Tessa and Lira were waving at me.

"Thanks, Bryan. I will be fine here with them. I'll call you when I'm done." He nodded and went outside. There are guards everywhere inside the restaurant.

"Bella, you're glowing. The king is treating you well!" Tessa said. I laughed, but I n