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Nothing but sadness
She remembered who she was marrying and why. All joy felt like a distant memory. In its place a throbbing pain she could not bear, but she would have to.
“You look lovely, Your Majesty.” Alexi was smiling at her in the mirror.
“Thank you.” She hoped her gratitude sounded genuine.“What did I tell you…”
Alexi rushed on.“I know what you said ma'am but the General would prefer if I call you by your official name. This will also be my last night attending to you.”
Those words frightened her. He was making sure she felt alone and isolated. He couldn't even wait until after the ceremony. She saw the look of disappointment on the young girl’s face. She had grown fond of her in the days they had become acqua
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