Inside the royal chamber, the scent of incense and medicine mixed together. Candlelight illuminated the face of a king, Alexander, who was lying weakly on his bed. His skin was pale, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his breathing sounded heavy. You sat beside him, holding your husband's hand tightly, as if reluctant to let go.
Outside, the physicians and royal servants whispered anxiously. They knew that there was nothing more that could be done.
However, for you, hope had not disappeared. Your eyes were filled with tears, but your heart continued to pray for a miracle to come.
"My queen... If fate is not on my side, at least let me look at your face one last time... Your smile is the last light that I want to keep in my memory." Alexander's voice was so weak, almost like a whisper. His once strong fingers were now trembling as they touched your cheek.
You shook your head hard, your tears falling non-stop "No! I will not let you go! I will do anything to save you!"
You looked at Alexander with eyes full of sorrow. Your heart screamed, rejecting the fact that your husband would leave you, forever.
Alexander smiled weakly, gently caressing your cheek "Don't cry, my love... If my birth was only to love you, then I am grateful... Because you are the only most beautiful destiny in my life."
You lowered your head, biting your lip so as not to sob harder. Your fingers gripped Alexander's hand tightly, trying to provide the warmth that was starting to disappear.
You sobbed "I can't live without you! I don't want to live in this world without you!"
With a soft but loving voice "You must live, my Queen... And if someday, whether in this world or in the next, I will find you again... and love you once again."
Slowly, Alexander's grip weakened. A soft smile still adorned his face, as if he left peacefully, taking your love with him.
"No...!!" You screamed, your body shaking as you shook Alexander's body who had now lost his life.