Chapter eighty five: Smiling through the tedious tea

Chapter eighty five: Smiling through the tedious tea

"Exquisite...you look exquisite, Milady. The dress is long enough to cover your feet and your short hair covers most of your bare neck. You are ready, my queen" 

Jamie wondered whether Rachael knew she was pointing out her flaws and how they were covered up with one thing or another.

Jamie shrugged it off. The only thing that mattered to her was she was comfortable.

Jamie walked down the hallway with Rachael behind her. She heard galloping of horses and looked out to see Alexander and a few knights riding out. Just like her he was in a new clothes and ready to perform his duties.

Jamie met the Queen's advisor and her three ladies in waiting including Semeen.

"You look beautiful, your majesty. Yellow suits your skin" Lucinda May smiled velvety at Jamie. Every other person bowed to her.

"I like the Ruby" Semeen said without a smile.

"It's small" one of the ladies commented.