A lame excuse

I'm the afternoon, Anneliese woke up from deep slumber and she saw her husband. She shut her eyes close, thinking she must be dreaming when Christian placed his hand on her forehead and softly called her name.

Anneliese pried open her eyes and looked into Christian's eyes. "Your Majesty," she tried to sit up but because of her weakness, it was difficult for her.

"Stay on the bed," Christian said and withdrew his hand from her forehead. "You need rest. The physician will be here soon to examine you," he asserted and got down from the bed.

Anneliese held his hand, "Thank you," she smiled at him. Christian returned a smile at her and placed her hand on the mattress.

"I did not have much work today, so I thought to be with you," Christian said.

Emma informed the King about the physician, who stepped up and bowed to the King.

"Examine the Queen," Christian commanded him and took a step away.