Chapter 92. The Meeting

Madeline’s POV

I was worried. I wasn’t sure if keeping quiet was the right thing to do. I was sure that the council would expect me to say something. I was sure that they would want me to say something. She was in there because of me. I was sure that they wouldn’t want me to stay silent.

I was also worried about Dimitri not letting me help him. Didn’t he trust me? Didn’t he think I would be a good queen? Did he think that I would embarrass him or do something wrong?

I had so many questions on my mind, but I was afraid to look for answers. What would I do if I found out that Dimitri didn’t trust me? What would I do if I found out that he thought I would be a bad queen?

A knock on my bedroom door made me look away from the window.

“Come in,” I said and watched the door open.

Ellie walked inside and smiled at me.

“Are you ready?” she asked, looking around the room. “Where is Dimitri?”

“Shower,” I mumbled as I turned around and lean