Mother, how have you been? I didn’t see you when I was here last. As usual, Raafe interjected before his wife could speak. Mikah was getting really tired of the way this evening was going. Your mother hasn’t been feeling well as of late. If you wouldn’t give her so much to worry about, maybe she would be feeling better. Your mother hasn’t been feeling well as of late. If you wouldn’t give her so much to worry about, maybe she would be feeling better.What’s there to worry about? Mikah asked a bit sharper than he intended. Mentally, his mask was slipping. What’s there to worry about? Well, Raafe said slowly, as if to a child, she’s worried about the queen and the lack of direction she has. The queen needs a strong, stable hand to guide her. You are more than capable to do so, but you spend

