---- Chapter 209 Adrian stood there with lines of concentration apparent on his forehead.


    Zariya was held in his arms and my little princess immediately seized crying on being held by him.


    I''s like she already recognises his touch.


    Tears well in my eyes as I see Adrian press a tender kiss on her forehead.


    Her small fists open and she touches his closed eyes with her soft petite fingers.


    Adrian...


    I whisper and he takes a step closer to me.


    Standing in front of me, he crouches to my level and offers Zariya back to me.


    The newborn settles back in myp and I hug her to my chest.


    Tam stronger than this.


    I promised her.


    ---- eee I will give her the best life L My thoughts seize when I feel something warm wrapping around both of us and I look up to see Adrian has removed his shawl and covered us with it.


    He was still crouching in front of me and then he ces his palm on my head to speak softly.


    Tam here my little rabbit.


    And I am never leaving you and our little princess alone.


    Without another thought I crash my body on him and he pulls me and Zariya into a warm hug.


    I continue to cry and he held us both while whispering soft words into my ear.


    Shh everything is going to be alright.


    You both are safe.


    Z wished nothing else but for you both to be happy.


    Inod, clenching his shirt in my fists while my tears ---- ee continue to damp his shirt.


    His palms rub circles on my back and I find my rampaging heart calming down.


    When I looked up next I realised Dom, Doaradora, Tixie , Reba, Ron and others were all surrounding us.


    Their eyes were wet and heads lowered.


    When the man speaking the prayers announces.


    To a hero who sacrificed himself for themon.


    good.


    A true king whoid his life for the safety of his people! Let''s all pray for our fallen hero who will stay alive in our hearts forever! Xavier King! With this everyone bows down at his grave and even I lowered my head in front of him.


    Goodbye Xay.


    Tndeed you will stay alive in our hearts forever.


    ---- eee = 3 monthster Are you sure Sier? You are the Queen- Tnod, looking at Dom who stares at Adrian standing behind me.


    Yes Lam sure Dom.


    Stepping closer to him I ce my palms on his shoulder and softly smile at him.


    You can do this.


    I trust you on this.


    Dom rubs his neck and I could see he was anxious.


    It s obvious.


    He wasn''t made for this.


    But I know he will do great.


    If can imagine someone on this position after Xav.


    It''s him.


    But Sier, what if 1 am not able to -" Hey shh.


    Stop being so pessimistic.


    They all love you and I can already see you will be a great leader.