Rest In My Bed

Laina was intrigued by her new guest. She instructed Margaret to have a guest room prepared for Florin, as well as appropriate clothing for the prince. Florin requested that his presence in the palace be kept a secret. 

After all, there were people out there looking to assassinate him. Should they know where he was, not only would he be in danger, he would put everyone else in danger too. 

"I don't mean to offend you, your Highness," Florin said to Laina, "But the assassins who are after me will not care whom they have killed to get to me. Royalty or not."

This only made Laina even more curious as to why he was being hunted. Was it because he was a wanted criminal? Laina leaned back on her sofa, she had to satisfy her curiosity. For the safety of her people and her subjects, she needed more information from the vampire prince. 

"Pardon me for being so straightforward, Prince Florin, but could you enlighten us on the reason for all this secrecy?"