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The Author's POV.
A woman appeared at the door. There were other women behind her. Marlena knew at once that was Queen Aslaug, the Emperor's mother. Adjusting the hem of her dress, she smiled and waited for the woman to come to her.
"Look over there" Queen Vida said, pointing at the woman she had already guess was the queen mother. "That is the Emperor's mother."
"I know" Marlena sassed. not bothering to look at the woman beside her. She has been waiting for this moment, all her life time. That morning, she clocked eighteen, her father sent gifts to the village to celebrate her birthday. Finally, she was going to get married now.
"Welcome to Akkad, princess Marlena" queen Aslaug said, hugging her. This was a warm way of receiving a guest. That means they were all waiting for her arrival. It was a relief.
