First word

I'm in the middle of my chat with the High Priest when the door is opened. Lola runs in with an expression that tells me urgency.

«Your Majesty!» she exclaims, throwing herself at my feet instead of just curtseying.

She interrupted, which means it's something absolutely vital.

«Yes?» I say with a chilly tone.

She interrupted. I want to know why.

«His Highness...»

What happened to my son?

«He called for you!»

«What?»

He is a few months old. He doesn't know how to call for me... Unless he's just throwing a tantrum. I can imagine my temperamental Prince making the maids sweat because he's bored. It wouldn't be such a huge surprise.

But why has Lola run in like this?

Even Adelphium is worried now. He's got up with a blank face, and his reaction makes me startled. He has always come here when something was bound to happen. It wouldn't be the first time he knew something before it happened.