Raymond returned to his chambers with a heavy and angry heart. One of his favourites was Jaden and he just couldn't believe that Jaden would be the one to break one of the rules of the Transmere kingdom. He had always looked at Jaden as a law upholding prince and that was why he entrusted lots of things -- especially important things to him.
One of his servants helped Raymond out of his robe but it was clear that his mind was far away.
"There is a fresh meal waiting for you, your Majesty," the servant said as he stepped away from the king.
But he got no response as Raymond was deep in thought.
King Raymond wondered how he was going to handle this. Jaden seemed adamant about letting the girl go and that infuriated Raymond deeply. Perhaps, he would have to go about this from a different angle, the king wondered.
His mind could not help but drift to many many years back. Raymond stood facing his window and looking out into space as he reminisced.
