Drayce knew he might have to stay in Abetha for some more time, and it wouldn't be good to stretch things when he was away from his kingdom. He understood that with his outrageous demand, Thevailes would take several days or weeks for them to go back and forth in negotiations. It was a good delaying tactic.
Once he was done with giving orders to his men and completing his official duties that had been neglected for the past five days, Drayce revisited his knight troop before returning to his chamber along with Arlan. Instead of going towards his new chamber, Drayce turned to his previous chamber, where Seren was resting. He had not seen her since the moment he left her to be treated by the Head Royal Physician and wished to see her now.
Just then, Cian arrived there too to see his sister. When he came across Drayce and Arlan, Cian greeted the two with a slight nod. "I hope King Drayce is comfortable with the change in his arrangements."
