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command; with a Royal Guard at your command; with Dukes and Duchesses, Lords, Ladies and Earls, and...” The king paused, placing his hand on the queen’s shoulder, “with a king and queen at your command, your options are many.” Louise felt a surge go through her as the realization of what he was saying began to sink in. The king smiled and playfully bowed to Louise. “What would you have us do, Your Highness?” Louise grinned and stood up. She tried to stand as stately as she could. “We’re going after him. We leave at dawn.” Louise hugged her father. The queen patted the king’s hand with affection. The king acted falsely stiff. “We better get some rest. We have a big day ahead of us.” Louise almost flew back to her room. When she entered, Marina and Elizabeth had hardly moved. Their faces were still long, sad, and tear-stained. They knew of her love for Alexander. Her smile took them off guard. “Your Highness?” Marina asked. Louise could hardly contain herself. “We’re taking the Royal Guard and going after him.” Elizabeth and Marina squealed with delight. She had to tell them all about the whole day she’d had in the mountains, her father’s approval, and everything. She could hardly believe it. Alexander was going to be hers. He hadn’t asked her or anything, but she knew he loved 112