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We accompanied the princess to the altar where the temple priests were. I went back to my spot and watched as they exchanged vows. Queen Valeria sat with the Emperor. She kept on looking at me. I ignored her. She wanted to irritate me.
When the vows were finally exchanged, the blood was drank and Apollo lifted up the veil. The crowded clapped while I smiled at the beautiful beginning of this lover birds. They reminded me of the first day I came to the palace.
"They looked beautiful together" Anne told me. I looked at her. She has become chubby like me. I pinched her hand and she laughed.
"I missed you so much" I told her.
"I do too."
"If only you could stay in the capital" I sighed with a little frown on face. The couple went to meet the Emperor. He stood up from his throne. Queen Valeria got up as well. She placed a have on her stomach. I could see her baby bump. Soft whispers filled the air. She was their topic of discussion.
