There was a firm knock on the door, and two maids walked in."Your Majesty, My Lady," they said with a bow. "Queen Mother requested your presence at lunch," one of them said."Along with your mate," the other person completed."You can leave now," Sarah ordered as they bowed and took their leave."She must have been worried when the news got to her," Sarah said to Horace as he sighed.I was sure the queen's mother was Horace's mother; I'd never set my eyes on her.I couldn't help but wonder what she was like.Sarah walked up to me. "Your Majesty, My Lady," she said, holding out her hand towards me. "Shall I prepare Her Highness?""Sure, you should... I will get ready as well.""Prepare her in the best way you can," Horace said, not taking his eyes off me."Yes, Your Majesty." I was led into the bathroom, where Sarah helped me shower and wash my hair."Your Highness, feel free to ask me anything bothering you," Sarah said as she rinsed out the soap from my body.I raised my head, star
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