Chapter 18. Hidden Wealth

I

Queen Asalea was able to return to the Glodeous Kingdom safe and sound. She went directly to their bedroom. She was surprised to see King Timodore lying on the bed, waiting for her.

“Where have you been?” he asked without blinking an eye.

“I visited the Knostican Kingdom. I found it still fine. I missed that place.” She said while taking a seat at the center edge of the bed.

“I see. You did not even tell me that you were going out of the palace,” he retorted while placing his two hands underneath his head.

“I’m sorry. I guessed you were in your sacred room when I left because I have not seen you around.” Feeling tired, she laid her back beside her husband.

They both became silent for a while. Queen Asalea moved on her left side facing King Timodore now. She moved her right hand towards her husband’s face and gently caressed it.

King Timodore moved his head to his right side and looked at his wife, trying to decipher what she is up to. His