Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 370

“I’m not so sure if this plan of yours is a good idea anymore.”

“Yes, it is. Just wait and see.”

“I haven’t seen you dance yet. Aren’t you planning to do it now that you can?”

“I’m waiting for my dance partner, although to be honest, I don’t know if she’ll come. Lately, she seems to

be avoiding me.”

“Did you do something to her?”

“I don’t remember. Well, maybe I did.”

Cassian saw Maya enter the ballroom. She was wearing a beautiful red dress that matched her eyes. He

stood there staring at her like a fool. Alessandro gave him a small push and said.

“Your partner’s here, go before someone else does.”

Cassian hurried to where Maya was, and standing in front of her, he said.

“You look beautiful tonight.”

“I know, I saw myself in the mirror before leaving.”

“I thought you wouldn’t come.”

“Why did you think that?”

“Lately, you and I haven’t spent much time together. Sometimes I feel like you’re avoiding me.”

“It’s just that I’ve been a bit busy.”

Cassian extended his hand and said,

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“Would you like to dance the next one with me?”

“Of course.”

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They both headed to the dance floor, arriving just in time to start the next song. While they danced, Maya

felt the intense gaze of all the young women there.

“I think I’ll need to watch my back after this dance.”

“Why?”

“All the young women here seem to want to use my head as a target for dancing with you.”

“Luckily, you’re skilled enough to defend yourself.”

“You’re right about that.”

Cassian kept staring at Maya and said,

“You really do look beautiful tonight. I’m glad I asked for the first dance. I’m the first to appreciate up close

how beautiful you look.”

“Wow, you’re full of compliments today. Maybe I should dress like this more often.”

“It doesn’t matter what you wear, you always look beautiful.”

Maya brought her mouth close to his ear and said,

“That’s true, but I bet you prefer seeing me without anything, don’t you?”

Cassian blushed but couldn’t deny that what Maya had just said was true. She smiled and said,

“Everything shows on your face. You should learn to control your expressions.”

“I think I’m okay with that. I’m not very good with words, so this way it’s not so hard to communicate with

you.”

“You’re right, it makes it easier to know what you’re thinking or feeling.”

As Abril approached the ballroom and the waltz music reached her, she felt as if a flutter of butterflies were fluttering in her stomach; it was her first dance, and her nerves were overwhelming her, or perhaps it was the tight corset that barely allowed her to breathe. She wasn’t sure of which.

When she reached the heavy wooden doors of the ballroom, she took a deep breath, and one of the

knights asked:

“Your Majesty, are you ready?”

“Yes, open the doors.”

As the doors opened slowly, Abril glimpsed the spirals of smoke from the candles decorating the enormous ballroom and all the nobles dressed in their finest attire. As she crossed the threshold, her

arrival was announced, and all eyes focused on her.

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“Her Majesty the Queen is entering.”

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Alessandro almost dropped the glass he was holding when he saw Abril at the top of the staircase. That

night, she looked like a goddess descending the stairs; everyone had turned to look at her, and the bustling ballroom fell silent for a moment. Everyone gazed breathlessly at the beautiful woman lifting her

skirts and taking one step, then another. The dress shone and seemed to be made of the very stars in the

sky. Even Alessandro needed a moment to react; he made his way through the crowd, she met his gaze,

and though they were surrounded by people, for a moment, it felt as if it were just the two of them in that

enormous ballroom.

Abril reached the foot of the stairs, Alessandro stepped forward and bowed to her, Abril stood firm and

with her head held high, with the dignity of a goddess. Seeing the king himself bow to her, everyone did

the same.

Alessandro raised his head, extended his arm to her, and said:

“You look beautiful.”

“And nervous.”

“You don’t have to be, I’m by your side.”

They both walked to the throne where there were two seats. Alessandro allowed Abril to sit first, and with

everyone’s attention, Alessandro spoke.

“I know this evening’s ball was in honor of my brother. However, today I want to formally present to everyone my beloved wife and queen, Abril of Veriatte.

Two priests approached the throne, one with a crown and the other with a scepter. Alessandro took the crown and placed it on Abril’s head, then took the scepter, put it in her hands, and declared to everyone.

“On this night, before all present and before God, I hereby crown Abril of Veriatte as my rightful queen, mother of the kingdom of Cosset.”

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After Abril was crowned queen, the murmurs of the nobles quieted; none dared to say anything about the newly crowned queen, especially since it was clear she had the love and favor of the king.

Cassian and Maya were the first to approach and congratulate the queen on her coronation; they made an exaggerated bow and said,

“Long live Her Majesty the Queen.”

Everyone present imitated them, bowed, and in unison said,

“Long live the Queen, the mother of our kingdom, and long live the King, the father of our realm.”

Alessandro signaled for the musicians to start playing again and said to everyone,

“This is a day of double celebration.”

Alessandro extended his hand to Abril, who stood up with her head held high, with queenly dignity. He

took her hand and continued,

“We celebrate the naming ceremony of my brother Cassian and the coronation of my beloved wife and

queen.”

Alessandro always stressed how beloved she was as his queen, wanting no one to doubt how much he

loved her and that he would not allow anyone to dare harm her.

“So drink and dance, let’s enjoy this day together.”

The nobles began to disperse; some returned to the dance floor, others took their glasses and toasted, while others approached the royal couple to congratulate the newly crowned queen.

Abril grew tired of sitting and listening to the nobles‘ compliments while the others danced happily on the

dance floor. Alessandro noticed this, stood up, extended his hand, and bowed his head.

“My queen, may I have this dance?”

Abril smiled and took the hand Alessandro offered her, eager to join the dance.

“Of course, my king.”

They both headed to the dance floor. Upon arrival, all the couples stepped aside to make room for the

royal couple. This made Abril feel a flutter of nerves as all eyes were once again focused on her. Alessandro placed one hand on her waist and held her hand with the other. They both began to move to

the rhythm of the music. Feeling the slight tremor in Abril’s hands, he asked her,

“Are you nervous?”