VANESSA P.O.V

“Good morning, pumpkin," Axel said, breezily.

“Good morning, Axel," I smiled.

“You look beautiful," he said, looking at me like I was a treasure.

“With my bird nest hair."

“Especially your bird hair nest," he said laughin.

“Stop lying to me," I said smiling.

“I'm not, in fact I desist lying so badly that I never trust those who lied to me." I shudder remembering what his uncle said.

“Stop looking scared, you aren't lying to me, and I trust you. I will be going to finish some paperwork before the coronation ceremony.”

"Oh okay.”

"Are you okay?” He asked, looking down at me.

"Yes sure, why wouldn't...