AFTER a few more days, Theo and Artemis went back to the palace. Theo and Artemis rode on the same black stallion. Theo’s cloak billowed slightly in the late afternoon breeze. He looked ahead, looking at the marble towers of the place he’d once called home.
Artemis sat upright but gently leaned toward Theo. Her hand rested against her abdomen. “Let’s go.”
Theo nodded.
Theo dismounted from the horse first and helped Artemis to dismount.
Their hands were entwined, and the gates of the Winster Palace opened in silence.
As they stepped inside, they were greeted by the Royal Guards and their trusted aide.
“Welcome back, King Theo! Queen Artemis!”
Artemis cleared her throat and leaned toward Theo. “I’m no Queen yet.”
Theo smiled. “You will be.”
They walked in the center with their c
