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Queen Ariadne's POV.
I saw Anne sitting in the crowd. The guest congratulated Vidor, on his appointment as the commander of the Emperor's army and they were expecting a child soon. One could say things were going on well for them.
But tonight, nothing was going well. A new Emperor will be crowned. Even though he won't ascend the throne now, he would later when her children will be born. Who knows what Elvin's rule will be like?
Anne told me all her worries. She was so scared she wanted to leave Akkad for good.
The white cloth on the drawing came off and I closed my eyes in peace. I could hear my heartbeat. My hands were sweaty so were my eyes.
A loud cry forced me to open my eyes. It was Prince Edward. He was the man in the drawing. I turned to the emperor and he gave me a mischievous smile.
I was restless for days like the world was coming to an end and this was the result.
