Accompanied by Arla and her fellow mages, Mistress Valeria assisted in relocating the Wolfsbane and Belladonna discovered in the queen's garden to the alchemy room for secured storage. Meanwhile, King Allister retired to the drawing room in the company of the two princes.
Upon entering, he sank into the sofa, visibly drained by recent events. "Andrius, Drake, I regret the need of my actions regarding your mother, but as the ruler of this kingdom, it was a decision I had to make," the king conveyed, resting his forehead on his hand, elbow propped on the armchair.
"I understand, Father. I just got nervous when you were about to kill the baby," Andriu said who looked tired and stressed as well.
