With Pleasure - 2

"That would be dangerous for me. But why do you feel I shouldn't?" he asked with a quizzical look on his face as he stared into her eyes to get the gist of what she was talking about.

"Um- I-I don't know how to explain but I would take some of the medicine to Jaden…" Zuri said. "I will get back to you, Prince Stephan. I have to go now… the prince would be looking for me, I'm sure."

Zuri stood up and straightened her dress. She pulled the blanket over Stephan and touched his temple endearingly.

"You should get some sleep with the tea I gave you…" she said with a smile on her face. "I will come back, Prince Stephan. Don't miss me so much and I would like to be there when it's time for your medication. Can you send for me please?" she asked with a worried look in her eyes as she stood erect and looked down on the prince who had some resemblance with Jaden – and that made her like Stephan all the more.

"I will… I promise, " Stephan said.