The queen's servants managed to pull her together for their special visitors arriving at the palace soon. It took weeks for her maidservants to get her sober and keep her that way. They bathe the smell of alcohol out of her skin, allowing her complexion to rejuvenate. But what really made the difference was Vance visiting his mother's chamber. Prince Vance ordered the servants to set up the room next door to his mother’s bedroom. To make sure she stayed sober and away from drinking whatever she could get her hands on.
"We are not going to accept this lying down, mother," Vance told her. “I will not allow you to wallow in pity this way. You are a strong woman, and I need you.”
Vance would tell her that every night until she was strong enough to sleep alone. He was still angry with his fa
