Chapter 15

After the fireworks, we went back to the ballroom. Gregory seemed to be having a lot of fun and the party continued until dawn, I felt very tired, my eyes were involuntarily closing and my head ached as a result of wearing the heavy crown since morning.

Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

“I am so sorry, I have been truly inconsiderate. I did not think you were so tired. Come on, let me take you to your bedroom.”

Gregory offered me his arm and announced to everyone that we were leaving. The guests that remained bowed as we left the room. As soon as the doors of the ballroom were closed, Gregory lifted me in his arms as if I were light as a feather.

"This is not necessary... I can walk," I said nervously.

"Nonsense, you were yawning so much everyone could see your insides," he joked with a smug smile. “I do not wan