Chapter 221: A Helping Hand
Aleksander’s heart almost exploded as he saw his wife mouth the words that he didn’t think he wanted to hear so badly. No sound came out of her mouth, but it was enough already to constrict his chest. Happiness was overflowing from inside him.
"My queen," he groaned, as if frustrated by the fact that she was so wonderful it hurt.
"Your majesty," Lady Azalea said as she bowed down, "we pray for your safety and success." She turned to Aleksander and then added, "And you as well, King Aleksander, may your battle be swift, striking fear into the hearts of those that dare to attack our kingdom."
Aleksander and Elys stood side by side, and they bid the young queen’s ladies in waiting a temporary farewell.
"I will be back," Elys said with determination, "take care of Cordelia, and the rest of the palace for us."
She turned away quickly that Elys couldn’t catch the twitch of her ladies in waiting’s eyes as she mentioned her maidservant’s name. Aleksander caught them in the act though, and glared at the noble ladies as if saying – don’t you even dare.
The young king followed his queen as she marched off towards the stairs in a haste. On their way, they encountered Henry who exited a room meant for distinguished guests.
"Is that?" Elys started to ask, and Aleksander quickly replied.
"Yes, Cordelia is inside," he answered her unfinished question.
"I will be with Cordelia, your majesty," Henry said as he bowed down his head slightly, "she will be safe, you can trust me on that."
Elys nodded and then said, "That would be most appreciated, Henry. I will leave her to your care then."