The winter was finally over and spring had finally melted the snow enough for us to leave. It had taken four and a half long months for the sun to finally begin to warm our home once again. Most days Aspen worked with the soldiers falling into a routine. While he was out I would help the staff with mundane chores to keep myself occupied. Irene and I had become close companions as she taught me to to cook the foods Aspen had like best since he was a boy. I was told by many a queen doesn't do a servants job, but I refused to listen because I didn't want to gain more than just my baby belly.
My stomach was now huge, making it difficult to see more than my toes. Aspen took it upon himself to aid me in dressing in the morning and undressing in the evening. He said only he alone was to see me
