NATE
"Mother…" I began.
She ran towards me, wrapping her hands around me and pulling me into a hug. "I'm so glad you're okay." She cried.
I hugged her back. "I'm sorry for causing you so much worry," I replied.
"As long as you're okay." She said, pulling away to take a good look at me. "Just look at you. They treated you poorly, didn't they?"
I offered her a small smile. "I am fine, mother," I replied. It was already past dawn and I couldn't think of resting now.
As I walked with my mother, we were greeted by my advisors and guards. They must have been anxiously awaiting my return. The relief on their faces was visible.
"Welcome back, Your Majesty," one of the advisors said, bowing slightly. "We were worried when we heard about your capture."
"Thank you," I replied. "But we have mo
