Fierce Queen

The night was short. Morning arrived quickly.

Nicholas arrived at the palace. Eager to speak with the king, who at the time was still laying on bed, resting from exhaustion.

Nicholas entered at the palace gate, Carmen could hear him from her bedroom. She put on her gown and walked to the kitchen, Lilly was already preparing breakfast. They exchanged greetings.

Before Nicholas could go upstairs, Carmen was behind me.

"Stop!" she commanded.

Nicholas turned his gaze toward the Queen.

"Pardon?" he said.

"My husband is asleep and you arrived too early."

"I always come early in the morning."

"But we both know that is not true. You sometimes arrive at six in the morning, while in other days, you arrive here at nine in the morning." said Carmen.

Nicholas walked closer to the Queen.

"Then you must forgive my intrusion. May I see my brother now, your highness?" he asked.

"The queen has laid her command. You will have to wait. I will see you at nine. I will be ready then." said The ki