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The Author's POV.
Princess Marlena could not believe what she just heard. This was her wedding day not some kind of love Declaration party. Queen Ariadne was a threat to her game, the Emperor left her on the altar just to come and meet this woman. (Must it be today?)
"Mother" she cried out. The queen mother turned and looked at her. It seemed she had forgotten that there was a new bride in the family. Quickly, she ordered maids to attend to Marlena.
"Take princess to the room please. The atmosphere is not good outside here" Queen Aslaug commanded. She was happy with what happened here. Her son was finally in love, they have waited for years just to see this day. She wished her husband was still alive, this would have been more memorable.
