“Do you want them to respect you?” Cedric asks bluntly.
I think about it and then shake my head. “No. I don’t care. Together, we will make our kingdom thrive. Any respect that I need, I can earn.”
Cedric smiles. “Spoken like a true queen.”
After an hour, he goes to check on Derrick while I head off to see if Finn is alright.
“He was a little upset, but I told him a few stories, and he fell asleep. He’s a child; he’ll bounce back. Don’t worry about it,” Harriet comforts me. “I’ll help you out of that dress if you’re ready to retire.”
“No.” I touch her hand, looking at my sleeping son. “Just stay with him. I can get changed by myself. If anything, I’ll get Cedric to help me. I don’t want Finn to be alone.”
I leave Harriet with my son and retire to our suite. Cedric isn’t back yet. I ch
