Early in the morning, the doctor knocked on the door of the room. Alessandro woke Abril and said to her,
"Aby, wake up, the doctor is here."
Abril sat up and said,
"There's no need to examine me, I'm fine."
"I'll feel more at ease if you do."
"Alright."
Alessandro opened the door, and the doctor bowed and greeted the royal pair. While the doctor examined Abril, Alessandro didn't take his eyes off the doctor for a single moment. The doctor felt very nervous, as if a wild animal was stalking him, and he couldn't wait to leave that room.
"Is she alright? Is she pregnant?"
Alessandro growled.
Fearfully, the doctor replied,
"No, Your Majesty, she is not pregnant. I regret to inform you."
He couldn't hide the disappointment on his face, but that only lasted a fraction of a second befo
