"I love you, Dray," she whispered before leaving a soft kiss on his forehead.
After wiping away her tears, Esther called for Lady Saira inside. Her former lady-in-waiting already had a sorrowful expression on her face as she knew why the Queen had called for her.
"You know what I am going to say," Esther told her with a soft smile.
With her eyes moist, Lady Saira nodded. "Y-Yes, Your Majesty."
"I trust you that you will take care of him like your own son," Esther said.
Tears rolled down her eyes as Lady Saira nodded. In the end, she had to keep her head lowered as she could no longer stop herself from crying. "I promise, Your Majesty…"