After finishing the royal court session, Drayce left the Grand Palace and headed back to the Queen's residence so he could eat his midday meal with his wife. After that incident when Seren was almost abducted, he wanted to be around her as much as he could.
Meanwhile, Seren had been resting inside her chamber. She was about to resume her royal duties but Lady Tyra asked her to rest and continue recovery, her paperwork temporarily put away and social activities postponed for a later time. She was starting to feel bored after being put on bed rest, but her mood was instantly lifted when a lady-in-waiting came to inform her that the King would be coming to eat together with her.
