The Pungent smell

"It is alright, Mikel and Javier." Mircea told her guards, stepping out of their protective layer. Urban glanced at the three of them nervously as he towered them with his lean body. The prostration in his eyes gave away his withstanding posture. 

"What is going on Urban?" Mircea queried her lover, gazing past his frame, she saw there was no one in his bed chamber. It was empty. Perhaps Anstice had been here and had vanished just before she came. 

Urban peeped at her guards warily before he told Mircea, "Come on in, I will explain everything to you." Mircea looked at Javier and Mikel, silently telling them she can take care of herself. She nodded at them before she stepped into Urban's chamber, closing it after her. 

Mircea scanned her surroundings, the smell now was stronger than ever making her anxious. "Sit down, please." Urban called out leaving her alone and disappearing behind the other door that led to a small study made for the guests.