14. The Farewell

Two days seemed like nothing to Selene, who felt the passing hours like a guillotine over her neck; however, contrary to everything she thought the trip preparation would be, she didn't have to take care of anything. The Queen had requested her presence in her room and after a long conversation, in which she expressed everything she expected from this trip, Selene felt a bit more encouraged and less worried.

The Queen only expected her name to be known throughout the kingdom, to mingle with the subjects of the Crown, and to show that confidence that the people expected from their rulers. Selene had been prepared for that, without her knowing it, her entire life had been focused on that moment.

"I will try to give my best, perhaps things didn't start well," she stated, pausing. Now Selene was very aware of the mistake she had made by giving the brooch to Henry, yet she did it out of ignorance, as her mother never explained the meaning of that piece to her, let alone how important it wa