The King's Queen
"Look, Henry, get yourself a real woman, but do it quickly before I put your brother as a temporary king."
Hell no.
"You wouldn't."
My father chuckles, a wry amusement in his expression. "Believe me, Henry, I would."
I scrutinized him closely, the stern lines etched on his face conveying a seriousness that demanded my attention. The room, bathed in the soft glow of antique lamps and adorned with regal tapestries, seemed to amplify the weight of our conversation.
"Okay, I'll make a plan."
"Good." My father's smile, a rare display of approval, added a touch of warmth to the room. "I know you'll make a great king, Henry, but behind every great king is an even greater queen."