Chapter 199

CAMILLA’S PO.V

The room was beautiful to say the least and the bed was massive but I took note of a large chaise lounge by the corner. It seemed like a good place to sleep. I was sure I could get my hands on some extra blankets if it proved to be uncomfortable. Ryker led me towards a large wardrobe and I stared blankly at the clothes in there.

“I don’t know the last thing about royal fashion,” I began slowly. “Do you think Christine can help me or something?”

“Christine is dealing with the elders right now. I don’t know if your wall is up but they have been mind linking me non–stop,” I cursed. “I can help you if you want. I think I know enough to be able to pick a decent outfit.”

“Will you help me put it on as well?“my cheeks heated as I asked those words. It was clear he had seen me n*ked before. We had two children but that didn’t mean I wasn’t uncomfortable and apprehensive at the idea.

“I can direct you on what to do. You’ll only need my help for the corset.”

That seemed like a better idea and as much as I hated to admit it, I loved how considerate he was being. He didn’t have to do all of this for me but he chose to and I found that to be such a beautiful thing to do.

It took us almost half an hour to get me dressed but just like he predicted, I needed his help with the corset. My cheeks were flaming as I made my way over to him but he looked completely unfazed. His eyes never moved lower than where they were meant to and he was careful as he pulled on the ropes of my dress.

“Tell me if it is too tight,” his voice was huskier than usual and it was directly by my ear. I hated the way my b*dy reacted to it and I tried to ignore it but it was almost as if he already knew because he cursed loudly. “Camilla, I-”

His words were cut off by the door slamming open and a little girl rushed in. It was like looking at a younger version of myself- excluding the eyes, she had Ryker’s eyes. Before I could process what was happening, she rushed over to me and threw her arms around my legs. I stilled for a split second not knowing what to do until I heard her sniffling.

I felt my wolf stir and it was like something in me was awoken. I lifted her into my arms and it proved to be the right thing to do because she wrapped herself around me like a small monkey. I felt wetness on my shoulder as she sobbed into me.

“Where did you go?” she asked but I couldn’t form the words necessary to give her a response. “I asked you to come back every day and you didn’t.”

“I’m sorry,” I whispered. I assumed this was Audrey and as much as I didn’t remember her, my heart still broke for her. There was no denying that she was mine and just knowing that I

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find my way

back.”

gauge my expression and whatever she found there must have been good enough because she smiled. She turned to face Ryker. “You brought her

listened to her father and untangled herself from me. I watched her exit the same way she came and once she was gone, Ryker spoke. “I am sorry about that. I expected her

emotion lodged deep inside. “It’s fine, can you just finish with my dress.”

hands moved quickly as he tied it up neatly. It felt snug but not tight and as much as I wanted it to feel right, it didn’t. It felt

we have a little time before

of knowledge,” he reminded me

all. I don’t want to dump too much information on you.

you.”

rather be overwhelmed with information than go out

fool.”

“Why don’t

don’t remember?”

much but I know enough to know that no one wants a ruler who doesn’t even know who she is. No one can know about this. That is my decision.” I noticed that the corner of his lips

just spoke like a Queen,” he said simply.

your

in no time but if you want

believe that I had a life that was that exciting. He glossed over most of the details

things?” I asked and

that your self depreciating hasn’t stopped even with

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Chapter 199

memory loss,”

just

and you are powerful, Camilla. You were able to do those things simply because you

between Ryker and I, I leaped to my feet. I wasn’t sure why I did that especially when I

with her eyes fixed on me. “I can try to dissuade them but

alright, I’ll see

she looked to Ryker for

words and turned to Ryker but for once, his eyes were not on me, they were on Christine. “Don’t coddle her. I know

about it at all but there was nothing that she could do. “They’re in the

was terrified to see the elders. From what Ryker had told me about them, they were

ready?” Ryker asked as I stood in front of the council door and I nodded. I feared that if I were to say any words,

soon as they saw us and all their mouths fell open. I looked at their faces trying to figure out who Caius was when Ryker leaned

left,” I saw him immediately and whispered a thank you back to him. He straightened and turned to the elders. “Are you done arguing or can we come

was some murmuring but no one said a word. I walked on shaky legs towards the chair at the head of the table and slowly sat down. I had barely sat when questions started being thrown at me. I hadn’t been with

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