The queen's heartbeat bombarded her sense of hearing. Aileen doesn't know how to react to the situation the king put her in. So, she said, "Y-your excellency, your skin is rubbing against mine." "Silence. You should know that something like this will happen since you wished to get my attention." He looked at the moon, and it was still full and brilliant. Viishaun felt like there was an unfavorable inclination wrapping his heart, like a homicide of crows spiraling wildly across a ruined sky. The king knew that if he kept the queen near him, she'd shake the very core of him. Suddenly, the queen was radiating again. Viishaun closed his eyes and realized the magic was occurring again. He watched himself hide behind his personality of Shaun. "My love, you're beautiful as a moon in the sky." The queen lifted her gaze and was surprised to see Shaun. She didn't mind their bodies sticking close to each other. Her breast had pressed against his chest as she wrapped her arms around his neck
The queen was back from her role and function as an internal lady of financial allocation. "What the f*ck is this crap? It is much harder than memorizing a script and acting in front of the camera," says Aileen while looking at the mountains of papers flat on her desk. Aileen couldn't take her eyes from the papers, even though the master-appointed financial advisor had cleared his throat to call the queen's attention."Ahem~ Madam, I've been honored to assist you again after your two days recovery phase from your fever. I have arranged the files according to their necessities to decide."The queen smiled and replied, "I see. Thank you." However, she's dying from exhaustion already, even before she starts working on the papers."This one is the statement for the taxes of provinces of the kingdom submitted by Dutchery. Over there is the expenditure of the kingdom for this month. Madam, the king wanted you to be familiar with all of these papers by the end of the week.""Pardon?""Mad
The king allowed Aileen to go outside in exchange for her spending her monthly allowance since she had been too frugal. It was as if she was scared of touching the money the kingdom allowed for a queen. "This is so uncomfortable, Athena. I would prefer a commoner flowy dress over this lavish gown when going to a market." "I understand your grievances, madam. But the king wanted you to look beyond comparable to any woman in this kingdom. By the way, have you decided what to buy today?" "Well... Ahmm... It's not the real reason why I beg to go to the market today. But since Viishaun will be furious if I didn't buy something, let's just invest in a business? or purchase houses?" "Madam, I think you misunderstood his excellency's intention. It wasn't just about spending your allowance, but more like he wanted you to buy things for yourself." "I-Is that so?... but it's not my hard-earned money." "May I speak honestly? Would it be blasphemy if I were to say you were acting strange? It
"Madam, are you done? Let's head outside. I have a bad feeling about this place," Athena whispered as the queen and Khaleesi left the secret passage."Thank you, lady Khaleesi.""Do not come back here, lady Scheriziel. This place is not suited for a queen like you. I will come to find you at the right time."The lady disappeared after a cloud of smoke appeared, leaving the maid and the queen in utter shock.Athena ran outside but came back to drag the astounded queen outside the peculiar shop."I-I can't believe it, madam. Isn't that-""Ssshhh... keep this thing between us.""Madam, you knew she was a sorcerer?" Athena whispered, careful not to spill the word shall not be pronounced in the empire."No. I have no idea. Anyway, let's buy something before heading back to the palace."The queen had bumped into a tall guy, so she lifted her face to say sorry, but to her surprise, it was the Duke."Oh! Greeting, your majesty. It's been a while, your ladyship.""Stop doing that. You're cal
The king greeted his queen, looking like a dog who was about to bite its owner. He was impatient, standing outside the carriage as he ordered the marquises to open the carriage."Greetings, your excellency," says Aileen as she lowers her head. The maid also bowed her head and stood behind her ladyship."Follow me," says Viishaun in a baritone voice as he glared at the sight of his wife.The queen swallowed the lump in her throat and glanced at her maid and other servants, who lowered their gaze. The servant knew their queen was in trouble since the King looked like he was about to erupt.Viishaun locked the door as soon as they entered their bed chamber. He said, "I thought you brought the market. You've been half a day in the market. So, where are the things you've brought?""W-well... I-""I know. I should have known you'll be seeing that guy behind my back. You've got the gal to cheat on me, huh?""Aren't you concluding things too far? First, I happened to bump into Duke, and we ha
"Madam, is his excellency still mad?" says Athena while brushing the hair of his ladyship."I don't think so." The queen stared at her reflection and recalled his excellency's touches. She suddenly asked her maid, "Is it true that nobles, aristocrats and royal couples have to fulfill their marital duty?""Mostly yes, madam. Having an heir is the crucial part of marrying into another family.""Even if they don't love each other?""Sadly, most marriages were bound by political gains. Whereas, having an heir is a tool for securing one's position in this society. Why'd you ask, madam?""N-nothing. I had read a novel about a guy who made love with his wife even though he doesn't love her," says Aileen. She removed her wishful thinking that the king must have feelings for her since he initiated that thing that happened last night, but it turned out it must be a simple marital duty for him.'If it was 'Shaun' I would have believed that thing happened because of love. However, it's King Viish
Inside the carriage, the king and queen were silently riding. Meanwhile, Athena was left in the castle since King Viishaun brought five marquises who'll also serve as chaffers for their shopping.Viishaun cleared his throat and glanced at his wife, who was busy staring blankly outside. She looked like her mind was swimming with thoughts to which he had no gist of it."If you're thinking about secretly meeting that red guy duke, you better stop looking for an excuse because I'll keep my eyes on you until we arrive home. You better behave like a perfect wife."The queen sighed and felt sad because this guy still accused her of seeing another man when she proved through her body that Shaun owned her. She lowered her head and fidgetted her finger while staring at the carpeted floor of the carriage. She wanted to hear Shaun's kind words, but it would be a selfish thing to do. They're going to a public place, and Shaun will obviously act overly sweet to her in public. If that happens, Viis
"You need a new set of jewelry to pair your new set of gowns, my love.""O-ok," Aileen replied in an awkward tone as they entered.Everything is sparkling, but one thing caught Aileen's attention. It was a brooch with Blue zircon and paired with a ring of the same brilliant blue gemstone."Look at this. Isn't it beautiful, just like your eyes?" Aileen showed the brooch and ring in her hand.The king blushed and cleared his throat. He suddenly uttered, "My love, you're complimenting me too much."Viishaun noticed a rare gem in the display. He pointed his finger at a choker embedded with moonstone. Aileen was amazed by the size of the gemstone embedded in the neck accessories. "You have a keen eye for a rare beauty, sire. There are only very few gemstones that are primarily gray in color. However, because of this very rare, gray gemstones are actually very intriguing when crafted into jewelry. This one is a moonstone, the most well-known and sought-after class of gray gem, and one must