Chapter 116 Another Royal Gala

• Annie
• I remember the first time I was forced to mingle with the members of the Royal Court I was beyond awkward and uncoordinated. I practically hid behind Daniel the entire time, feeling more than out of place, like I was a rock, polished up and set to be surrounded by precious jewels. Now though, not only do I feel like I belong, I know I'm revered. If someone told me that I would be the next Queen of Verilia a few months ago, I would tell them they need to screw their head on straight. Now, I not only believe it, but I feel like I deserve it, like it's a title that the Verilian people would benefit from me having.
• Where I would once only speak when spoken to, now I walk up to nobles, starting conversations, speaking about anything and everything from politics, to the latest movies with nothing but the upmost confidence. Where I would once take cover behind my fake husband, I now stand beside him, proudly, with the knowledge that he loves me, and that I belong.