Drayce returned to the tower after meeting his mother and found Seren still asleep. Drayce looked at her swollen eyes..
"Crying for a long time has tired her. I wonder, what did they talk about for her to be this upset?"
Leaving her in the care of her nanny, Drayce left the bedchamber to attend to official matters. His knights were waiting for him in the small garden gazebo of the tower. He sat on the outdoor trellis chair while Slayer and Azer stood in front of him to report.
"Your Majesty, given the change of venue, we have a week to spare before leaving for Othinia for the kingdom summit. Since Your Majesty and Crown Prince Cian are leaving together, the Palace of Abetha has taken responsibility for all the preparation of your trip."
