Chapter 4

“Is his majesty well?” Jax inquired.

“Quite well. But he’s worried about my mother.”

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

Leo unlocked his door and pulled it open. “Are you? Worried about my mother, that is.”

“I believe everybody in the kingdom is concerned for her to have a long, healthy reign.”

“Yes, I’m sure everybody is. But…” Leo shut the door, locking the two of them in the small chambers. “You can speak freely now.”

Jax’s brow furrowed and he sank into the nearest chair, like the burden of his knowledge was too heavy to maintain. “Amelia told me that she’s found blood in Her Highness’s kerchiefs.”

“Blood? Does my father know this?”

Jax inclined his head. “He requires an update from all the queen’s servants. She has tried to keep things secret, but…”

Leo dropped to the nearest couch and rested his head on the back. “What do you think I should do?”

“Go on your trip tomorrow. You enjoy hunting, and she doesn’t want you to know what the situation is.”