The entire palace was hot. For two days, it seemed like the guards were getting ready for a battle, all because of the estranged prince who had returned — not that they knew where he was. Only a rumour got them so worked up. Russel has been busy with the other prince, getting the guards ready for any intrusion from the prince who's rumoured to be the grand master of tricks. The stories of the prince I heard proved the fact that the person we are dealing with isn't someone to trifle with. Now that he's back, I bet it won't be something good. He's undoubtedly out for the throne, which might be his should he attempt to come now that Lux isn't in the palace. Certainly, things won't look good the way it's going now. I just hope Lux returns before he strikes, for my sake. “Bella, I want

