QUEEN CHRISELDA

“What’s happening now? Why has no one returned to give me any news?” I grumbled in the living room, pacing about.

The maidens were watching from the corner, unable to say anything to me.

I don’t even know why they are still here instead of going to their rooms. But I won’t blame them. I bet they are worried about my son and decided to stay with me.

Stay with me to impress me of course. Weaklings.

“My Queen,” I heard a familiar voice at my left hand side. I turned over and met Fiona, the only damsel I adore.

She stood before me with worry in her...