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The Narrator's POV.
She sat on the edge of the bed shaking her legs without stopping. The Emperor had begun to favor Queen Ariadne, today he gave her permission to go out. Tomorrow, he might decide to give make her the leader of the women's quarters.
If there was anything, she wasn't ready to lose, it was the crown she wore around showing the women of the palace that they had a mighty ruler called Valeria.
But things were falling apart right in front of her and all she could think of was how to humiliate that woman in front of the Emperor. Making sure that he doesn't trust again.
Being restless was one of the things she hated most in life. After Naana's prophecy, Queen Valeria became restless and insecure. She didn't want anyone to snatch the king or quarters away from her.
