His Bosom Friend

Jaden just stared at his hands. He swirled the golden liquid in his glass and got lost watching it twirl as his mind wandered to what Stephan had just said. It was a little weird and awkward but somehow, Jaden was relieved that they had this little talk about Zuri. That meant that he had been right all along – Stephan liked Zuri. At that thought, Jaden gritted his teeth as the need – the urge to speak with Zuri overwhelmed him. As he looked at Stephan and was about to excuse himself, he heard his brother start to speak. He sat back and listened.

"I did something different, Jaden, and I think you and Zuri might be unto something here…" Stephan said.

"What do you mean?" Jaden asked with a crease between his brows. His interest piqued.

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Now, at the entrance of the main palace building, Sir Albert, Eliza's father stood speaking to the guards that were stationed there.

"The queen isn't available?"

"Yes, Sir Albert," one of the guards replied.