A Lot.

''It is quite sensitive talk and bringing such up before him might only trigger his condition.'' Said Ezekiel.

''Can we at least linger by the gatehouse, the snow has become more brutal just now.'' Victoria chipped in.

''Of course, milady. This way...''

They soon reached the gatehouse and decided to settle underneath its shade. The guards manning the entrance, still stationed like statues under the freezing climate. Victoria took compassion on them but decided to hold her peace.

Ezekiel, meanwhile was being all secretive about what he wanted to spill. They were just two under the shade: both of them. So why the delay?

She got too impatient and tired of waiting for him to speak. ''So, what is it that you want to say to me?''

She asked and Zeke exhaled a little. 

''Actually,, a lot happened after news of your kidnap broke out within the Palace.''