Chapter 47

• I was completely drained of life and dreaded the meal I had to attend. I was King, and we had guests. Guests who have given all to secure our kingdom. It was expected of me. I entered slowly, most were already seated, tea steaming in their mugs. Angelica gave me a worried expression as I was unable to stifle a yawn.
• "You feeling ill, my son?" my mother asked, as I stumbled by her chair. I grunted a 'no' and continued to my seat.
• "Trouble sleeping, my husband?" Angelica asked. I gave her a half smile as last night ran through my mind. It was mostly a blissful fog now. Any energy I had was sapped hours ago.