Chapter 255

“How are you, my princ— my queen?” she corrected herself softly, still unable to come to terms that her princess was finally a queen.

Queen Danika pushed aside all her pains and problems and allowed herself to look at her former personal maid. Really look at her. Sally looked...older. She was still her beautiful, young and sweet Sally, but she had new faint lines on her face that could have only developed by worry and sadness.

“No.” Danika shook her head and made space for Sally to sit beside her. “How are you, Sally? By the gods, I have been so selfish that I didn't stop to think of how you have been doing these past few months. I missed you so much, and yet I wasn't able to come and visit because the king made sure I wouldn't leave the palace.” Her hand caressed her swollen belly in emphasis. “I'm so sorry, Sally.”

“No. I should be the one apologizing to you, my queen, for breaking my promise,” Sally whispered guiltily. “I left your side after I got married. I pr