166 Elise's Decision

Elise always wanted to call the king, Loriel, as 'husband' or 'honey', like the way most loving couples do. She had seen how one of her ladies in waiting addressed her husband with 'honey' when they were together.

She could only call her husband 'Your Grace' or 'Your Majesty'. Elise could only keep her desire to call Loriel 'husband' without ever saying the word.

The queen was so jealous and felt bad about herself. For the first six months after their marriage, Loriel never even touched her sexually and she was made known her position from very early on.

Loriel didn't love her and they were only married because he promised his mother to fulfill his betrothal to Elise, as promised by their mothers. Elise realized that she was unloved and she tried so hard to accept the situation.

She thought, if Loriel gave her a chance to show her worth, he could love her.