-Joseph- I gently place the delicate crown back into the box and close it. It’s perfect, and I think she’ll truly like it. Well, as much as Cora will ever like a crown. I should have tried to have s*x with her last night—or even this morning. I have to meet with her today, and after she hears what I’ve done, she may never let me touch her again. Cora walks into my office, not bothering to knock. I decided to stay upstairs today. If I’m being honest, I’ve only been in my office downstairs once since I became king. I cleared King Franklin’s desk and went through his things. The servants offered to move my items in, but I refused. I’ll do it when I’m ready, but I’m not ready yet. “What’s going on?” Cora asks as she comes over and kisses my cheek. I grab her hips and pull her i

