Zayn took the well-sealed letter and opened it. His face became serious after knowing the contents.
Sir Melvin hurriedly lit the candle and handed it to Zayn. In that instant, Zayn realized that the letter held more than met the eye. It was a missive written in secret, its words concealed in invisible ink that only fire could reveal.
After the letter was placed under the candle, a new set of words, cryptic and foreboding, began to appear there. Zayn's face wrinkled, indicating that what was stated was indeed something serious and needed his attention as soon as possible.
Zayn, concerned, peeked into the room for a moment to make sure his wife was still sleeping and started to go out to the balcony to chat more with Sir Melvin, his trusted advisor. Surely, he didn't forget to close the door first.
"Rebels in a region that was never coveted by anyone?" Zayn's incredulity was palpable.
