Charlotte's POV:
The day after the king's death, the palace has begun crawling with people as the Queen plans for the funeral. Lucas has shut himself in his father's study. And I have been alone. All alone. Minding my own business.
I sit on the couch in the sitting area of our bedroom and watch Lucas' statement play again for the three thousandth time. Then the Queen's statement that she made this morning.
"I wish to inform you all that I will continue as your Queen for now and that the date for Prince Lucas to take over as King has not yet been determined. I will continue on my own to rule this country as my late husband has been doing."
I watch the news continue until a loud noise from downstairs disrupts me. I get up and waddle my way down the stairs.
