In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 314

"But what if we go away and I still can't..." Amelia's voice trailed off.

"Then you'll face that together, as a team. But Amelia, you need to stop defining your entire worth by one biological function." Keira's voice grew firm. "You're so much more than that."

"Am I? Because sometimes I feel like that's all anyone sees when they look at me. The crown prince's wife who can't produce an heir."

"That's not what Niko sees when he looks at you."

"How can you be so sure?"

Keira smiled. "Amelia, think about it… If you were just an incubator to him, he would be the one asking for a divorce."

A soft knock on the glass doors interrupted them. One of the stylists gestured that they were ready to begin.

"We should go back in," Amelia said, but she looked marginally more hopeful than she had moments before.

"Promise me you'll talk to him," Keira insisted as they moved toward the doors. "Tell him everything including you had thought about divorcing him because of the baby issue. He needs to know how you are feeling."

Amelia paused, her hand on the door handle. "Are you so open with Alexei?"

Keira snorted. "On most things but the man has an ego the size of the Grand Canyon, I think he needs to earn the rest." She loved Alexei but she was almost ready to tell him.

"Earn what exactly?" Amelia asked, her eyebrows raised with curiosity.

Keira felt heat creep up her neck. "Nothing important."

"Keira Warner." Amelia's tone turned teasing. "Are you telling me you haven't told him you love him?"

"You are the last one to talk I'm pretty sure… But no, I haven't said those exact words, no." Keira leaned back against the balcony railing enjoying the afternoon sun. "But actions speak louder than words, right? I'm here, aren't I? I flew to another country to be with him. Plus, I warned that bitch Maria to keep her hands and eyes to herself in front of him. Progress."

Amelia laughed in delight. "I wish I had been there to see her face."

Amelia laughed. "Don't worry you will get accustomed to it given time."

"Oh joy." But she was so glad Amelia was so lovely and from what she had researched online today the people loved her. The same could not be said about her.

The stylists worked with practiced magic, transforming Keira into someone she barely recognized. Her hair was swept into an elegant updo with intricate braiding, and her makeup was flawless but understated, which she was glad about. When they finally stepped back, she stared at her reflection in amazement.

"You look stunning," Amelia said softly, admiring her own reflection in a deep green gown that complemented her auburn hair. "That color is perfect on you."

The sapphire dress hugged Keira's curves, the beadwork catching the light with every movement. She touched the pendant at her throat… Alexei's mother's necklace.

"Ready?" Elena asked, appearing with final accessories.

"As ready as I'll ever be," Keira replied, though her stomach was doing somersaults.

"Remember," Amelia whispered, "just be yourself. That's what Alexei fell for."