Blue's [POV]

"Your Majesty, the Queen," the duke bowed.

"I am very grateful that Your Majesty has come to the duchy."

"It's great meeting you, Duke," I said.

"I should be the one grateful."

Dem helped me get down from the horse and rubbed some dirt off my face. 

"How did you get dirt on your face? You were on the horse the whole time," he muttered.

"Your Majesty must be tired. I have prepared a room for Your Majesty. You can rest there," the duke ...