"What do you mean by public marriage consummation? Are you saying...?" Incredulous, she asked of Lilet.
"What you're thinking is correct. Knowing the king's affection for you, the queen desired to make the consummation of your marriage public. A ceremonial bedding which is a tradition for royalties. Your first union must be witnessed by four lords, ten nobles, the royal healer, the royal secretary, the palace headmaster, and the palace headmistress. They will see you mating in order to strengthen the future heir if you conceive."
"I'll not do such a humiliating act in front of so many people. I'm not an exhibitionist! I can't believe people here are perverts!," She objected angrily.
"There's a curtain to keep you and the king hidden from the audience," Lilet explained.
