THE WINTER COLD (2)

'I could not stay still in my castle not when the lord is going away on an important mission in Arouen. And it is a good opportunity for my wife to meet her old friends so I came here to Arrandy. I wish that Lord Arial would bring us good news from the King.'

'Your enthusiasm towards the welfare of the region is always commendable my lord.' Helia said bowing again.

'Stop it West' Kyle said. 

'You are encouraging her to work when what she needs now is rest.'

'Brother In-law, I was jus-'

'Brother why are you yelling at my husband. He did nothing wrong.' 

'Arial should have been here.' 

'There is no need to blame Arial in this matter brother. He did what is good for the region. It is not like he left without reason. His reason is reasonable enough for him to leave Helia for a moment.' 

'And what of his family?' Kyle said. 

'Shouldn't he be here protecting her? Shouldn't he be here!' Kyle said.

Helia grip Kyle arm.