The Messenger

Fawkes’ POV

Even the fastest mode of transportation back to Nasales would take almost a week. I left my ship in the very capable hands of my second-in-command upon arriving in Nasales and requested an audience with the King and Queen. I wanted to give them Alex and Cassidy’s message before I left again. Alex had revealed some pressing events that I needed to investigate.

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It didn’t take long for their Majesties to send for me. They were waiting for me in the library with no one around, perfectly catering to my request for privacy.

King Edward waved the guards away and they shut the door quietly behind me.

“Your majesties,” I bow.

“Captain Fawkes,” Queen Annabelle smiles warmly. “Welcome back.”

I thanked her politely.

“What did you want to see us for?” she asked curiously.

“It’s about Prince Alexander and Prince Consort Cassidy,” I say. Subtly, their body language shifted to giving me their full attention.

“What news do you have of my son?” King Edward enquires.