Chapter 509. In Charge

DOVE

“That’s fantastic.” I felt my legs go weak.

Hearing Tachje’s words brought immense joy within me. Eussim stepped forward this time. She bowed before me, making a formal curtsy.

“My husband will go to fight in the kingdom, because he wishes to prove his loyalty to the one and only true king, Jacob.” Eussim’s tone was firm, strong, her gaze always implacable. “Allow me, your majesty, to stay and protect the children. I will give my life for them if necessary. You have done the same for me. The loyalty I feel for you, my queen, must be expressed in actions. In words, promises can be mere illusions. I wish to stay and guard what is most important to a mother. Because I understand, I know you won’t be at ease. Allow me to share that burden.”

Tears welled up in my eyes. I had done the same with Liam when she left, just like Fabricio. Loyalty was different between women, between mothers. Only a mother could know how important it was for your children to stay so