Although her steps were determined all the way to the study, she hesitated in front of the door but only for a second. The matter was of utmost importance. Her soft knocking could be hardly heard, but a response came through, nevertheless.
Benjamin was alone this time, looking as tired as always, with piles of papers on his desk all begging for his attention. He looked up at her with a smile that was anything but glad.
"Iris dear, is something the matter?"
She wavered for a second, thinking if there was actually necessary to worry her already stressed husband with only rumours. But if they weren't rumours, then she had to know.
"I received a letter from Elisabeth," she started.
"And?"
"Will it be war, Benjamin? Is the first prince really trying to seize the thrones, that's why you are going to the capital?"
His eyes widened at her questions and after studying her face, he scoffed.
