DEAR MY QUEEN

Author: greyrani
Genre: romance, angst

DAY 390

It’s been a month since the incident. My shoulder wounds was healing.

The day that murder attempt happened was still vivid in my memories. I remembered facing the assailant. My guards had difficulty in reaching my side since I was in the middle of the panicked crowd. Everything happened so fast. I might have good reflex but avoiding such close range sudden attack was impossible. Yet when I was preparing myself for the blow, a shadow slipped in between me and the attacker.

When the situation had calmed down, I saw a tiny man, even smaller than me had brought down the attacker. Unfortunately the attacker was dead so I couldn’t interrogate him. My savior was a young man, a few years older than me. His body could move with such agility telling me that he was a good fighter, thus as a reward I offered him a position in my guarding squad. He said he wasn’t that interested, but would think it over. So, he didn’t turn my offer right away. Just when the man excused himself, I remembered to ask his name. Chinen Yuri was his name.

When I returned to the palace that day, as expected the news had spread ahead of my arrival. I was hauled to the throne chamber where my Majesty Father and Mother had been waiting. I saw you in the room, sitting at where you’re supposed to, at the side and a few steps lower than the Queen. I noticed the concern in your gaze before I focused on responding to my parents.

I didn’t know what came to me. The moment we stepped into my quarter I couldn’t hide my anger any longer.

“I'm not sure whether my return pleases or disappoints you, honored wife,” I never used that cold tone towards you until that time.

I disregarded the servants and guards around us as my rage won over my sense.

“Of course, it pleases me greatly, my lord,” you said, hurt was evident in your eyes yet I wasn’t sure anymore if that was true or fake.

“Please, let me accompany you to rest,” you added, reaching for my hands and lightly squeezing it.

I heaved a sigh before letting you guide me towards our bed chamber.

“What did you mean with your previous question, honored husband?” you straightly asked.

I turned around, my gaze piercing into yours. “You knew about the assault, didn’t you?”

Your eyes narrowed slightly, “Are you accusing me, my prince?”

“Just answer me, wife!”

“No,” your voice was so frustratingly calm. “I was asking you to stay away from the c