Maverick sat alone in the study, the quiet finally settling in after the chaotic morning. Julius had refused to wake up at first, leading to a flurry of activity as Henry had to put forth all his effort to coax the prince into preparing for the day.
Maverick, wanting no part of the ordeal, had left Henry to handle the situation and retreated to the study, where he now sat at his desk.
His eyes landed on a newly arrived letter resting on the desk, the royal seal catching the morning light. Maverick broke the seal and unfolded the paper.
His initial expectation that it might be a mission or directive from Princess Abigail was quickly dispelled.
Instead, it was an invitation to the Royal Ascot, one of Britain's most prestigious horse racing events—a key event of the London Season.
