Joseph opened the door to Clarisse's suite and stepped slightly away, letting her in first, took a deep breath and stepped inside. He closed the door and leaned against the door handle. The sound of the key made Clarisse turn around and smile. Joseph continued to stare at her ... A serious expression ... His eyebrows slightly raised ... God, how the world can change so much in such a short time. The events of the last three months filled him with thought but his heart only let them pass without stopping. For him, the world was reduced to the image he had in front of him and smiled ... Clarisse! She is a force of nature! The powerful Ice Queen of Genovia was there, in front of him, the fire that crept in the fireplace, created an aura of magic, power, comfort, home ... around her!

Clarisse was starting to be nervous ... Joseph's gaze was making her uncomfortable...

"Joseph ..." It was the only thing she could say before Joseph took two steps toward her, put one hand behind her neck and the other at her waist and crush his lips to hers. It took only a second for Clarisse to respond with equal passion. They do not know how long the kiss lasted because they both needed to feel reaffirmed ... Both needed to feel that they were together and that nothing would change that.

"Clarisse forgives me. I get blinded by jealousy." Joseph kissed her forehead and hugged her.

"Jealousy, Joseph? Jealous of whom, for heaven's sake?" Joseph closed his eyes and did not answer. Clarisse looked at him for a moment and then laid her head on his shoulder.

"Sometimes I'm jealous even of my shadow ... She can touch you without anyone seeing, without anyone making judgments ... Oh Clarisse! I love you!"

I love you too, Joseph! But now let me call the nurse to treat you. Then I want my cuddle. "

Meanwhile in the living room, the Queen and her Head of Security were the subject of passionate conversation between friends.

"I confess I was not expecting this." Said Sebastian.

"Why, Prime Minister, I can't believe you did not suspect ..."

"Of course, Your Highness and nothing makes me happier than knowing that they have already admitted the feelings to each other." A laugh from Helena interrupted Sebastian.

"It seems to me that it was not just each other that they admitted feelings! I'm very happy for both of them and I do not think anyone has anything to do with it!" Helena was a fierce protector of Clarisse and Joseph and it was good that they began to get used to seeing a happy Queen. Sofia sat down, in silence, with a sad look. Juan Carlos looked at her for a while, and then a sudden fury made him get up and go to the door. Before leaving, he turned to his wife and told her in a tone that made the whole room chill.

"Your Majesty, I'm going to my room, but I want you to join me." And he left without waiting for her. Sofia got up and looked down.

"If you'll excuse me, I will retire for my room." They all nodded and bowed, leaving the room in an awkward silence.

"Of course, Your Majesty!" Said Sebastian and Harry at the same time.

When Sofia entered the room, Juan Carlos paced the floor. Sofia took a deep breath and went to sit on the sofa by the fireplace.

"You cared to explain what attitude was that in front of everyone?" She asked.

Juan Carlos stopped and suddenly all his anger appeared.

"Do you want me to explain it to you? Do you think I'm fool or completely stupid?" Sofia looked at him, not knowing what to say. Juan Carlos had always been a temperamental man but this was ridiculous.

"But what are you talking about?" She asked, rising from the couch and unconsciously moving away from him.

"You are my wife and you owe me respect!"

"I beg your pardon? How dare you even insinuate that I disrespected you? Who are you to tell me about respect?" Sofia walks toward him until she is almost against his chest. Juan Carlos was astonished and disbelieved at his wife's attitude. "You, who all your life, walked your lovers even under my nose ..."

"That's not quite right ..." Juan Carlos took a step back and turned to the fireplace.

"Liar, and do not dare shout at me, I'm tired of being ignored by you." He turned abruptly and grabbed her upper arm, pulling her to him.

"So your revenge is jump to bed with my cousin?" Sofia's reply was a violent slap in his face.

"You made me sick, but Joseph is more a man on a finger than you are in all your body!" Juan Carlos looked at her in disbelief but never let go of her arm. Then he smiled ...

"My God, how I missed your passionate, vibrant side." And without anything making foresee, he pulled her to him and kissed her. Sofia couldn't react, unable to move and Juan Carlos moved slightly away from her and looked into her eyes. Sofia looked down, her hands on his chest. That kiss seemed strange and she felt uncomfortable, anxious. But why did he kiss her? Who gave him the right to make her remember times when she was happy? Juan Carlos looked at her, trying to figure out what she was feeling.

"Was it so bad? Do you dislike my kisses so much?"

"No, just you do not kiss me for so many years that I do not even know how to kiss." And walk away from him. Then, without saying a word, she turned to left the room but he grabbed her hand.

"Sofia, wait please."

"Why?"

"You can't leave me… Please look at me, Sofia."

She turn around and looked him fully in the eyes.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm too old to leave you. I've settled for the fact that my husband is a 'Casanova' and does not make a secret of his love affairs. "Juan Carlos stared at the floor and let go of her hand, and Sofia continued calmly and sadly.

"All my life I've heard my friends tell me constantly how lucky I was to have a husband like you: handsome, charming, sexy, King of a country ... All my life I've heard them say how much they envied my fairy tale. " Her words entered his chest like a dagger and suddenly all the women who shared his bed did not seem so important.

"Sofia, I ..."

"Please, Juan, I do not need you to humiliate me anymore. I'll walk for a while. I need to recompose myself." And this time Sofia left the room without her husband being able to stop her.

It was nearly five o'clock in the morning when Joseph woke up. The dim light from the living room lamp through the half-open door of the bedroom lightly lit Clarisse's bare back ... Joseph smiled and resisted the temptation to kiss her. With an almost desperate slowness, Joseph managed to get out of bed without waking her up. With all the anticipated riots, Clarisse will need all the rest she can get. He dressed, pulled the blanket over her shoulders, and left ...

Charlotte entered Clarisse's living room at seven-thirty. Clarisse was having breakfast and smiled.

"Good morning, Your Majesty."

"Good morning Charlotte, my sweet girl, why did you get up so early? There's nothing to do ... My kingdom is in the hands of a criminal ..." Charlotte was uncomfortable, nervous, and Clarisse noticed that immediately.

"Charlotte, what's wrong?" Clarisse set down the cup of tea and took her hand. Charlotte closed her eyes.

"Your Majesty ... Joseph has surrendered to the police and is detained but nobody knows where." Clarisse was terrified. It was not possible! Joseph was not going to make such nonsense, he would not leave her alone ...

"Your Majesty? Please say something ..."

But Clarisse still could not say a word. Then the door opened, and Mia ran into the room without making herself known.

"Grandmother, all the news is saying that Joseph was arrested and that he is ... Ah ... Good morning, Charlotte, he's awaiting trial but no one says where, is this true?" Clarisse needed a superhuman effort to keep the tears from falling.

"I'm afraid so, my dear." Mia sat down next to them.

"But why did you let him do such nonsense, Grandma?"

"I had no choice ... He didn't tell anyone what he was going to do ..." Clarisse looked down at the floor, trying to regain her emotions. Mia understood perfectly well that between Clarisse and Joseph there was something much stronger than the newspapers and televisions said. Clarisse got up, went back to her room, and stopped at the door.

"I can't tell you how much I appreciate your tenderness, your care for me ..."

"Our love." Mia said a little embarrassed.

"I know that, my little girl, I'm going to change my clothes, I'll meet you in a little while, please, I need to be alone for a few minutes."

"Your Majesty, we must study very carefully what we are going to say about Joseph's arrest. The political situation is very unstable ..." Mabrey stood up enraged.

"I must think of what? I am the King! The King, you understand? This country belongs to me by right, they should all have died!" Completely maddened, Mabrey tossed everything on the desk to the floor. Charles remained silent. He had learned as badly as possible that, annoy Artur Mabrey, was not a good idea.

"I will make a statement to the nation ... Joseph tried to assassinate me and this is a life sentence or death sentence! In any case, it will be enough for Clarisse to change her mind ... As she did not die, then she'd better become my consort ... "Mabrey stared at the window with a stunned look and a Machiavellian grin. After all, his plan would yield excellent results. For his life to be perfect, all he needed was Clarisse!

However, in the palace, Clarisse and Sebastian outlined a strategy to avoid Joseph's trial.

"The only way Joseph does not go to trial, it will be Mabrey abdicate and we both know he will not do it ..." Saied Sebastian. Clarisse paced the floor of the office.

"There's got to be a solution, Sebastian." Parliament can't afford to fool around with these... Everyone knows Joseph had nothing to do with Rupert's or Philippe's death. I have to go to Parliament today! "

"Your Majesty, please think better. We'll get the best lawyers to Joseph ..."

"I will go to Parliament, but first I will speak to the leaders of the countries who want Mabrey to resign." Clarisse picked up the phone and called Charlotte.

"I'm sorry my dear, but I'm going to need your help." And thirty seconds later, Charlotte was coming into the office.

"Charlotte, please mark a video conference at the same time with all the Heads of State who support us. This Mabrey clown will end!" Sebastian and Charlotte smiled. Queen Clarisse was back in action!