Hajar clenched his fists. “I must tell you something, king.” The king frowned as Hajar took his hand and looked into his eyes. “What is it?” “Janne...” The king’s eyes widened gradually, hearing the rest. “He’s still alive.” The king watched Hajar with a gaping mouth and shook his head slowly. “I have looked for... over ten years,” he whispered, “I could never find him.” Hajar took the king’s shoulder. “You said I’m nobler than whoever you have in this castle. You must believe me. Why would I lie to you?” The king raised his eyebrows, refusing to look away from that which he had long dreaded. His lips parted with a small smile as he hugged the bigger male. “I appreciate your efforts to cheer me up, but you must not do this. I will be fine. This small talk we had will be more than en

