Chapter 16

Nova’s pov

“Good morning, your Royal Highness!” I tossed and turned on the bed before dragging my eyes open. My gaze landed on Anika who had a huge—bright smile plastered on her face.

“Good morning,” I whispered before dragging my feet out of the thick duvet that was covering my body. “What’s the occasion?” I slid my feet into a pair of flip-flops that has been laid on the floor, my gaze not leaving Anika who stood before me with so much joy on her face.

I moved my gaze away from Anika, to the maids who stood in a straight line with their hands intertwined to their backs.

“Oh,” Anika beamed, she stretched out her hand towards the maids and smiled.

“It’s your first day as the Queen. I brought the maids for you to choose from them and have your maids, someone who will be attending to your subjective maids, that will be with you all the time.” she expounded, her eyes not leaving me and I moved my gaze to the floor, I didn't want her to see the bags around my eyes.

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