Chapter Fifty Eight – Resolved
King Xavier IV point of view
As I look at Esperanza cradling the sleeping child on her lap, all anger disappeared from me. My queen looked so beautiful, her skin glowing, her hands protecting the little girl as if she were her own flesh and blood, and I imagined how she will look with our child safely in her arms. I love Esperanza because she has a pure heart, she is the merciful queen the people call her.
As I walk over to her, she moves the child closer to her and stares at me, eyes full of tears. I can see the determination in her face, she will not give up, no matter what I decree, and I breath a heavy sigh of acceptance.
“Leave Us” I call to the maid
The maid quickly bows and scurries away like a frightened rabbit, then walk over to the que
