Her fantasy of taking Valentin's hand while they walk towards the platform for the people to see was crushed so bitterly.
What first queen?
What second queen?
She trembled as the brewing rage in her heart was already too much for her to keep. All she wanted right now was to protest and ask Valentin,
'Why do you have to do this? Can't you just accept me?'
Just as she was about to rush forward to vent her rage and frustration, she felt a strong hand stopping her from causing trouble. It was her dear brother Maxim who was looking at her with stern and angry eyes.
"Hold yourself together Carolina, remember you are the empress. It will take time for you to get what you truly want. But now you have the power... As the empress!" He told her silently so that only the two of them could hear it.
But these words were as loud as the thunder to Carolina's ears. 'Yes, I am an empress! No matter how many queens he would take, I will be superior!'
