This is what you are to do, Your Majesty," I said, drawing her attention.

"What exactly is that, Beatrice?" Queen Isabella asked, with Christian looking at me with furious anger.

"I would like you to leave the palace and go to a place where you can safely deliver your child. Then, you can return for the throne," I explained.

Queen Isabella looked into my eyes and replied, "This is what you fail to understand. I, Isabella, will not give up. I can't leave the palace over something I know wasn't wrong. What will happen to the throne if I leave without anyone noticing?"

I expected her to bring up the...