Roman
As the door opened and Lucille and I were announced, the king's inner office came into view. With Mrs. Drake sitting opposite the desk from King Theodore, both sets of eyes were upon us as Lucille curtsied and I bowed. After speaking our proper greetings to the king, my focus went to Mrs. Drake. “Have the ministry guards been deployed?"
“Yes."
“Their only mission is to keep the peace," I said.
Before Mrs. Drake could reply, the king stood. Walking around his desk with his focus on Lucille's bandaged cheek, he asked, “Are you harmed, Princess?"
Her hand went to her cheek. “No, sir. More frightened than anything."
The king shook his head. “It was a mistake to authorize your outing."
“It wasn't the people's fault," Lucille began, giving the king the same speech she'd given me
