Lily
The welcome we receive at Lore is warm and emotional for the old men and women who knew my parents. The most touching of them all is Daniel, is the royal steward. He just can’t sit still. I am now worried that he will exert himself and end up being sick. It’s the information about the castle, my parents, the history of Lore and everything.
I cover his wrinkled hands with mine and smile at him. “You are truly a friend of the throne. A treasure that will be acknowledged. I hope you will stay and guide us.”
He lets out a sigh, making me frown.
“I thought you were going to remove everyone who worked with Prince Alfred.”
His words take me by surprise.
“Why would I do that?”
He hesitates. I raise my eyebrow, prompting him to explan.
“Rumors are you despise him. I am fond of him. H
