Empress Sophia sat at her desk, reading the latest reports forwarded to her through her most trusted Counsellor Vesky. Reports that accused Duke Max of housing an outlaw. Empress Sophia bit her lip, trying to ascertain if there was any truth to this and wondering how accurate Vesky’s spies really were. She did not want to put an innocent man in jail.
There was knock at her door. Glad for the reprieve, Empress Sophia nodded towards one of her guard to allow entry. The door opened to reveal her eldest son and heir.
“My dearest James,” Empress Sophia said fondly as she stood up to make her way to him.
They met in the middle of the grand study, embracing warmly.
“I hope your reprieve has given you the energy you need to continue your duties to the crown,” Empress Sophia stated as they
