Jungkook and Elena were in their chambers getting ready for bed . They figured out tht changing rooms is gonna be near impossible to continue for long with getting caught soon so they decided to sleep together both have done almost everything physical except for straight up having sex so there was no harm in sleeping together.

While they both were engrossed in their conversation a sudden knock was heard on their chamber doors. So they both quickly tied their robes and Jungkook went to open the door. And at the door they were met with a troubled looking Hoseok.

Jk: what's it hobi hyung. Why did you come at this hour tht looking quite troubled .

Jh: it's his highness , your father. His health declined rapidly in the last one hour . The healers suspect he might be living through his last few minutes . The king has urgently requested for your presence.

El: oh Jungkook go ahead I'll be there right behind you .

Jk: ok

With that Jungkook ran off to his father's chambers while Hoseok and Eleanor were close behind but waited a few minutes before entering to give Jungkook his time with his father. When they finally entered they saw Jungkook sitting on the floor clutching his father's hand in his. And his face was covered with his hair. The queen too was in a similar condition , she had her face in her palms and she was sitting on the single sofa near the bed completely motionless.

El: Jungkook.....

She called out softly and cautiously .

Jk: he gone Elena, he died while I held his hands. Said I should take good care of u , of the kingdom and everything.

El: then you should. It was ur father's wish right. Ik you will take good care of the kingdom. And about me , u r already taking good care of me. Now you can't be down . You have to be strong. I hate to be that person but u have to. For ur mom and ur people. They depend on you. In turn you can depend on me I'll be strong for you. With me you can be as week as you want. No judgement but for now get up and give the orders for his funeral to be started soon. While I go check on the her highness.

With that she went and sat on the floor near the queen . And softly pulled the queen's palms off her face to reveal the queen's tear stained face.

El: oh mother.

That had the queen looking down at Elena in shock since this was the first ever time Elena had ever mentioned her as mother.

El: what you are my mother too. Right. Aren't I your daughter ?

Qu: yes you r.

El: see.  Now mom how r you holding up.

Qu: I don't ... Know ,  I just feel numb and empty. At first sadness was the only thing I could feel . Well I could atleast feel tht. But now it's empty I don't know how I am feeling.

El: it's ok. It happens when you lose loved ones. Would like for me to spend the night with you in your personal chamber. Just to make sure you get through the night safely .

Qu: that would be nice.

El: ok second in command Jung please accompany the prince to make all the necessary announcement and later escort him to his chambers I'll be spending the night with the queen in her personal chambers. Have a maid bring herbal tea for us.

Jh: as you wish princess.