"My apologies, Your Majesty," Queen Alexina articulated each word, "you can punish me, but I won't leave until I find answers to my question."
Uphara's eyes seemed to grow three sizes upon hearing the firm tone of the queen's words. She narrowed her eyes, lips pulled down as she gazed at the woman. She wondered what made the naive yet timid queen act in such a bold manner.
Alexina kept looking at the empress dowager without batting an eye. Her eyes seemed to hold a lot of questions as she waited for Her Majesty to bend to her strong will.
Letting out a breath in defeat, the older lady looked away, clicking her tongue.
"Speak."
Alexina internally heaved a sigh of relief. She stood erect as she had already prepared herself for any kind of punishment she had to receive because of he
