Queen Victoria shot her eyes open. The golden rays of the morning sun were streaming in through the open windows giving the room an antique look. She stared blankly at the ceiling when she felt some movement beside her. It was then that she noticed Lord Richard sleeping beside her while staring at the ceiling blankly as well. She also noticed they were both naked and the memories of their intense love making the previous night flooded her mind. Her cheeks turned rosy red when she remembered how she had shamelessly dumped herself to Richard.
Having a man by her side by this hour of the morning however brought a warm feeling in her chest. She couldn't remember the last time she saw such a view and she had to admit it made her happy. The only difference was that it was another man, not her husband. Guilt filled her heart when she remembered how she had shamelessly seduced Lord Richard the previous night.