He leaned back against the seat and prayed for sleep.
And no Rogue attacks, of course.
But his mind kept circling their last conversation.
Why had he lashed out in such a way? He did not regret his words in the least - because their relationship was indeed inappropriate - but he hated to be the one to end their rendezvous.
She had nothing to lose…
How unfortunate for the fools that supposedly loved her.
But that didn't include him, luckily, he told himself.
The riding party arrived at the castle by noon.
And just then, a council meeting had been scheduled to begin.
He had initially planned to return the previous day so his council would not be aware of his absence.
But now…
His absence was very obvious.
They were probably waiting for him.
It was him… against them.
Should he ask Andon to return? Then he shook his head. He could not. Andon might even die in the process… his enemies were watching him too closely.
He was even afraid to have any wine in his own palace.
