R O S A L I E
Axel was waiting for me when I got back to the castle. He was sitting on the couch, a book in his lap.
"Hey," He said, looking up from his book. "How was your day?"
"Tiring," I said, collapsing onto the couch next to him. "But fun."
"I'm glad," He said, closing his book and setting it aside. He wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close. "I missed you."
"I missed you too," I said, resting my head on his shoulder. "How was your meeting?"
"Boring," He said, a wry smile on his face. "The council is a bunch of old men who like to hear themselves talk. But we got some things done."
"Like what?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.
"Like finalizing the guest list for the wedding," He said, a proud smile on his face. "And the coronation. We've invited leaders from all over the w
