"Come in" Thane called out. Kyros stepped in. Jairus cleaned his mouth, giving me a smile and nodded at Kyros as he left.
"My king" he bowed his head in greeting.
"What do you want?"
"I came to seek your permission on behalf of Esme." he looked between us.
"Whatever for?"
"She wants to volunteer at the infirmary"
"No" my heart sank.
"My king...."
Thane interrupted him "If that is all you may leave now." Kyros looked like he wanted to say more but he turned and left.
I was fuming in anger. I angrily packed the dishes and stormed out of the room. My anger reduced before I entered the study again.
"Would you be needing anything your highness?" I prayed he heard the venom dripping from my voice. He looked at me for a bit and pointed to the couch.
"Go lay down
