Cassandra The next month flew by in a blur so fast I could barely keep up. Nobles and commoners alike wanted to meet with me. I was showered with gifts as well. Alex grew frustrated that his limited time with me was sometimes spent sorting through gifts I had gotten. It was all so much for me. My stomach grew rather quickly as well and by the end of the month, I couldn't fit into my uniform because of the bump. However, the people were not the only ones who spoiled me at that time. Alex oversaw a nursery being put together with everything two babies could ever hope for. He even had the queen's throne brought out to its spot next to his in the throne room. I protested this but he reminded me that my status was equal to that of a queen whether I married him or not. The idea of marrying thi

