Always be my love!

King Roman remained silent for a minute, then he turned towards his friend with teary eyes.

“Thank you, Damian. For everything.” 

"Yes, always welcome your highness."

She woke up feeling nauseous, and thirsty as well.

“Oh, great, my lady.” A female healer came rushing into the room.

“Where am I?” Celine tried to ask, but nothing came out of her mouth except some sounds.

“Your majesty, you are in the palace infirmary. Your husband has been anxious since you fainted from exhaustion yesterday. I'm sorry, but he insisted that you should rest and recover. He has been sitting outside the room since yesterday evening, hoping to see you waking up. Please don't make him wait any longer.” She said and gave her a glass of water.

Celine took a sip and slowly laid back down.

“How long have I slept?” She asked. 

“Since morning. About three days ago. But you should drink more. My king made quite a mess out of your kitchen.” The female healer laughed.

Celine groaned in frustration. Of course, the Alpha King was responsible for all the damages that happened to her home. He is a selfish man who would sacrifice anyone for his gain.

Celine stayed there for another half hour or so until a knock was heard and someone walked into the room.

It was King Roman.

“Princess. Thank god you are awake. How are you feeling?” His voice is full of concern.

“Terrible. I'm hungry too.” She said.

“I'm confident that food will be brought right away. Shall I send somebody for you? Are you ready to eat now?” He asked, smiling kindly.

Celine nodded her head slowly. She had no idea how long she slept, nor what kind of time it was.

“Do you remember where you are right now?” She shook her head.

“We are at the infirmary of the palace. You fainted yesterday, I had to give you medicine to relieve you of your fatigue so that you wouldn't get sick. You've been asleep for almost three days now.”

“Three days?”

She quickly checked the time on the clock. 

She must have slept for at least days?

Furthermore, she sighed and laid back against her pillows.

“Are you feeling hungry? I can order someone to bring some breakfast up for you. Or you could sleep some more. I hope that you won't need any more options.” King Roman said softly as he sat down beside her, caressing the side of her cheek.

She was so tired of being treated like a fragile piece of glass.

She hated it.

“Please keep the distance from me, I need more rest.” She said with an irritated tone of voice.

“Of course.” The king said as he stood up and headed for the door.

He didn't leave, however. He continued to stay there, watching her sleeping form. She had lost her scent, leaving no trace of it. But he would know her scent anywhere. He knew every part of her body with his nose.

After a couple of minutes, he turned around, walking towards the door. 

Then, he opened the door without bothering to turn the handle, stepped outside, and left quietly.

Celine woke up and yawned loudly.

She looked around and saw that it was empty besides herself in the massive bedroom. 

Her stomach growled loudly, making her cheeks blush slightly red from embarrassment.

“I hate this!” She cursed under her breath before she got out of bed and changed into the black leggings and top that she wore yesterday. 

 She then headed downstairs and into the dining hall.

It was silent.

There were no servants here, they must be working. 

As she entered the dining hall, a delicious aroma of fresh fruit-filled her nose. Her lips curved upwards into a small smile.

“Hello, your majesty, I prepared breakfast for you. If you want some help-”

“Don't call me your majesty. My name is Celine, my name is Celine. Just call me Celine. Call me anything but your majesty.” She cut her.

“Okay. May I ask what happened last night?” The maid asked curiously.

“Not a big deal, just something I ate that made me tired and passed out.” She answered nonchalantly while placing the bowl of fruits on the table, followed by a plate full of fruits that look good enough to die for.

“Are you convinced? Because yesterday your body was covered in cuts and bruises.”

“And today's wounds have healed completely. Don't worry, I'm fine now, okay? I'm starving.” She replied as she grabbed some apple slices and started devouring them, not even bothering to wash her hands first.

“Well… alright then. It is better to leave you alone now, Celine. I guess that you don't want to talk to anyone.” Said the maid and left the room.

Celine started munching on the apples as she started thinking about what her husband told her earlier. What was that about? Did he feel responsible for what happened to her? Why would he lie to her like this? Was he ashamed of what they had done? Had he truly loved her before?

Why couldn't she accept him for who he was? He seemed to care so much for her and wanted to protect her. Could she blame him for falling in love with her?

Celine kept munching on the apples while pondering her question. 

All the servants look pale, they are afraid of the heartless King Roman, he kept watch on Celine, and he feels the mood swings because can't stop thinking about her.

“Hey, are you okay?" Celine just goes out of the bathroom, and she feels shocked to see all the servants are pale and look so anxious.

“That's okay they fine, I kept wondering why they let you so long in the bathroom, even though I need to meet you as soon as possible, that's disrespectful.” King Roman looks serious and still gazes his eyes at Celine.

“That's not their mistake but me, I don't want much interacted with you.” She said.