Slow Pace

Mineah let out a deep sigh as she watched Dahlia leave the throne room with a slump on her shoulders. She just watched her spend another day begging Nikolai to let her see Zoran. And once again, Nikolai rejected the request.

"I feel bad for her," Mineah murmured as she got up from her seat. "Can't we try and give her just a glimpse, at least?"

"You know it's not safe for her yet," Nikolai sighed back as he followed her and instantly grabbed her by the hand. This was their usual routine after court meetings, getting out of the throne room holding hands or with her hugging his arm. "There's just nothing we can do for now."

"I suppose so," Mineah sighed. "By the way, Exordium Eva is still plotting against you. She's willing to hold hands with anyone who can bring you down."