MADELEINE“Do you have everything?” Dad asks, his eyes scanning the big suitcase I’m filling with my belongings.“Yep, all set!” I reply, stuffing the last of my clothes inside. My heart races; it’s finally happening. In just a little while, I’ll be moving to Nikolai’s place. He said he had something to show me later, but for now, he’d come to pick me up.“Alexei,” Dad continues, his voice warm with pride. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of you. You’ve faced so much and never backed down. I know you’re going to be an amazing queen, and with Nikolai by your side, you’ll have everything you need to blossom.” He pulls me into a tight hug, his strength wrapping around me like a blanket.“Thanks, Dad. I’m glad you, Mom, Juliette, Blaise, and Beau are all here with me.” I squeeze him back, grateful for my family.“No matter where you go, we’ll always be right here for you,” he promises again, hugging me fiercely before Mom calls from downstairs.“Nikolai’s here!” she announces, and Dad gra
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