Chapter 22

They stared at each other before removing their masks.

"Pershey," Leighden's partner whispered so she looked at him.

When they both looked at each other, they both backed away.

"Neil?"

"Pershey."

"Our gorgeous queen and our handsome king!"

The crown was transferred to them and the people applauded.

"Let's hear the message from our lovely queen and our king," he approached and handed over the microphone.

Pershey looked at Leighden full of doubt mixed with joy.

She slowly raised the microphone to begin speaking.

"Good e-evening," she greeted. “I-i d-didn’t expect to be a queen,” she said. She couldn't help but look at Neil.

She was about to...