Roman
With Lord Martin at my side, we entered the infirmary, following the same path we'd traveled the day before. His low volume resonated to my ears only. “I've been informed only you will be allowed to enter."
My steps slowed as I took a sideways glance at my assistant. “Is there more I should know?"
“What you've been asked to do is above my security clearance."
His response would be laughable if my assignment wasn't so serious. “You've taught me—"
My assistant shook his head. “I've done and will continue to do my best. You, Your Highness, have progressed beyond my need to know. I'm simply accompanying you as your assistant. Any questions that arise must be taken to the chief minister or King Theodore."
As if I wasn't already uncertain about this assignment, now it seemed as th
