The Queen's Last Wish (1)

Queen Marianne realized she couldn't have asked for a better son at all. However, she was worried about his decision-making recently. 

He was making such bad choices, throwing himself into danger, both investigating Lord Ferdinand's death and joining in a battle that she didn't want him to.

He was exactly like her husband, quite stubborn and bull-headed in his own ways. The queen honestly didn't know what to do since she wasn't always going to be there for her son.

Queen Marianne's gaze flitted to Karenina and an idea sparked in her mind.

Nicholas' eyes widened when a certain strength returned to his mother's grip as she clutched his hand. He recognized it as one of those moments where she would make a plea and request to her husband and son.

"My son, I don't know how long I will be here in this world." Queen Marianne coughed as her arm trembled in his grasp. "I only have one wish that I want you to fulfill."