The Second Mistress (Sovieshu x OC)

Chapter 98

-In The Western Empire-

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-Navier's Dress, Hairstyle, Accessories-

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-In The Meeting Room / In The Hallway-

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-Navier POV-

'The Western Empire was rich in resources like gemstones, but since it was landlocked, it relied on the ports of several other nations. The first merchant group they sent out was detained in White Mond, which was the closest neighboring county.' I thought as I stood next to Heinrey, while McKenna, Marquess Katron, and Grand Duke Kaufman stood around the table "We've been on good terms with White Mond for may generations. What prompted this sudden change of heart? Have we done something recently to offend them?" Heinrey asked as Marquess Catron spoke up "There was nothing to suggest any trouble as of last week. We've reached out to their ambassador for answers." He said looking at Heinrey and I "The worst possibility I can think of is that they're unhappy with our recent transition to an Empire. That could certainly complicate things." McKenna said after thing for a while before looking up at Heinrey "We'd be looking at a big problem." McKenna said making Heinrey look serious "You're quite right. Find out what White Mond is really after." Heinrey said as Marquess Catron nodded before bowing to him "Yes, Your Majesty." He said as Heinrey turned to Grand Duke Kaufman "I want you to tell the people you have stationed there to keep a close eye on the situation." Heinrey said making Grand Duke Kaufman nod "Consider it done." The Grand Duke said as everyone walked out of the meeting room, I watched Marquess Catron walk away 'Can we really trust Marquess Catron? He's likely harboring a grudge after what happened with Krista.' I thought for a moment. Soon I heard footsteps coming towards me and turned to see Heinrey standing next to me "Don't worry. He's not a fool. He's held on to his position because he's good at his job." Heinrey said looking down at me "Oh..." I muttered 'I suppose Heinrey knows him better then I do. Come to think of it...' I thought for a moment remembering what happened before '...I haven't said anything to him since then. Hmph' I thought pressing my hand together in front of me and turned away from him with a annoyed look, which surprised him "My Queen!" He called out as he followed after me "You're leaving without me?" Heinrey asked as I kept walking my back to him "We're not off duty yet, are we?" I questions him as I heard his footsteps getting closer to me "Are you angry with me?" Heinrey asked trying to figure out what was wrong "No. Why would I be angry over such nonsense?" I asked "So you are angry." He said before going quiet staring at me with a slight blush on his cheeks clenching his fits "I'm sorry, My Queen. I regret my earlier outburst. I thought we were growing closer...But had I known it would upset you this much...I'm really sorry." He said making a me stop in my tracks slightly turning my head back to gaze at him before looking down in thought 'I'm the one keeping distance between us, but why is it always Heinrey who has to walk on eggshells around me? I promised him a happy family...But have I left him feeling lonely...Because I was scared I'd fall in love with him? If I reject his heart...And only accept his body...' I thought looking at the ground with a sad look.

Heinrey walked up to me "Why do you look so sad?" Heinrey questioned lifting his hand onto my cheeks "Please...Don't be angry with me." He said as I nuzzled into his hands "I'm not angry. It's just...Maybe you were right about what you said earlier." I said and before Heinrey could answer a young little boy with grayish-blue hair and grayish-blue eyes leaned passed the corner spotting him and smiled widely "Dad!!!" The young child yelled out surprising me and Heinrey 'Did he say...Dad?!' I thought my eyes widened as I watched the young boy run up to Heinrey as I heard a voice that could be calling out to the boy as he jumped into Heinrey's arms "Dad!!!" He yelled again as Heinrey caught the boy in his arms "Oh...?" Heinrey muttered in surprise as the boy clung onto him and Heinrey turned to me with a soft smile "Haha. This is McKenna's Nephew. I think his  name is...Sen." Heinrey said with a small laugh patting the boys back as McKenna dashed pass the corner bending down out of breath "It's 'Sebastian,' Your Majesty." McKenna said out of breath before lifting himself up and walking over with a sigh "My apologies, Your Majesties. My nephew wanted to explore the Palace. I tried to restrict him to certain areas...But he ran off." McKenna said as Sebastian was bouncing in Heinrey's arms before he handed him off to McKenna "Dad!" He said once in McKenna's arms "Hey, don't go making me a single father, Kid." McKenna said as Sebastian turned to me with a smile on his face "Dad!!!" He said happily which caught my attention. 'So he calls everyone 'Dad.' ' I thought and stuck my hand out rubbing his head "How old are you, Dear?" I asked "12!" He said happily as McKenna sighed "Don't lie, you little rascal. He's three, Your Majesty." McKenna corrected him "No, I'm 12!" Sebastian turned to him re-correcting him making me laugh at this silly little argument 'Heinrey said that...Even if I'm infertile...The Mana stone bed will help me bear a child. Even though Sovieshu and I didn't love each other that much, he did  desperately want a child. I wonder if Heinrey feels the same. He seems so at ease holding a child he barley knows. Could that mean he likes children?' I thought placing a hand on my flat stomach 'Waltion III and Krista both used that bed...But they remained childless until the end.What if we face a similar fate?' I thought worriedly 

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