"The king and prince are back "Daphne revealed. "What? where? when?"the queen asked at once and handed the cup of tea back to Daphne who in turn placed it on the tray and then on the table. "They arrived late at night yesterday. I was expecting to see the king with you b......". "Is Lana here already? have you seen her this morning?"the queen interrupted Daphne as she spoke with excitement. Daphne bowed her head not knowing how to answer her question. "What is that look now? Haven't you... seen Lana today?"the queen asked slowly. "I do not know the answer to that my queen. I am sorry "Daphne said with a lowered gaze. "What do you even mean by that? Lana is back "Zita quickly rose up from bed and walked out of the room. Daphne followed her immediately with the tray of tea on her hand. Zita

