In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 377

But she wasn't wrong Wystovia only had Niko and Alexei for next in line and babies being born in other royal families didn't seem to be a problem.

Meanwhile, here she stood, approaching her second anniversary in six short months, but she was still frustratingly, devastatingly empty.

"Some things cannot be rushed," Amelia said, sipping her champagne to stop herself from throwing it in this woman's face. "If you'll excuse me, I see the Danish ambassador waiting to speak with me."

She moved away before Maria could respond, weaving through the small crowd of diplomats and nobles in the large dining room. Now all she wanted was to escape, to hide in her chambers and let the mask slip, just for a moment. She wasn't heading towards the Danish ambassador she just needed to get away from Maria.

Across the room, she caught sight of Niko deep in conversation with the Finance Minister. As if sensing her gaze, he glanced up, his dark eyes finding hers across the room. For a brief moment, his expression softened, and he offered a small smile that once would have sent warmth flooding through her.

Tonight, it only made the ache in her chest worse. Was that pity in his eyes? Or worse, could it be disappointment?

After the last guests departed, Amelia walked silently beside Niko through the palace corridors toward their private wing. The weight of everything unsaid hung between them.

"I need to talk to you about Maria." Amelia then explained everything that had happened.

"You handled Maria well; you didn't make a scene." Niko finally said as they reached their suite. "She was out of line."

"She usually is," Amelia replied, moving to her dressing table to remove her jewelry. "But she wasn't entirely wrong, was she?"

"Amelia—"

"It's been seventeen months, Niko." She set her earrings down. "Seventeen negative pregnancy tests. I'm starting to think there's something wrong with me."

Niko crossed the room, resting his hands on her shoulders. In the mirror, their reflections stared back at them. Anyone would think they were the perfect royal couple, except for one glaring failure. She could not give him the baby he wanted.

"There's nothing wrong with you," he said firmly. "These things take time."

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