Guardian

The Duke took it, growing even more quizzical about what this was all about. Opening the scroll he read it in the silence of his mind knowing very well that his son was also looking over his shoulder and reading the Edict. The content in the scroll was so shocking that his eyes widened in surprise before frowning slightly.

He closed the scroll with a heavy mind. "I understand. Wei'er make preparations, the Prince will be staying with us for a long time at least until we receive any word from His Majesty. He will be under your guardianship and stay with the boys in your residence."