Heart of the Crown by Paul J. Bennett

Author:Paul J. Bennett [Bennett, Paul J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy
Publisher: Paul J Bennett

It was getting late and Prince Alric, finally released from his burdensome duties, exited the great hall. He had wanted to find Anna, but Princess Brida had kept him busy. His brother's insistence that he accompany her was infuriating, yet he was born and bred a Prince of the Realm and must follow through with his duties, no matter how distasteful.

He stopped a servant to ask where the Mercerian delegation was roomed and was told to visit the east wing. He made his way there as quickly as he could while still maintaining his decorum. He finally found the rooms they were using; Anna had been given a suite. There was an outer visiting room that joined to a bedroom. He was surprised to see no guard in the hallway and was about to knock on the door when it opened. A young man, perhaps the same age as Alric appeared, his shirt open, exposing his chest. The lad's hair was unkempt, and he was tucking his shirt into his trousers as he opened the door.

"My lord," he said, "can I help you?"

Taken aback by the unknown visitor, Alric paused before speaking.

"Is the Princess Anna available?"

The stranger looked over his shoulder into the room behind him before looking back. "I'm afraid she is indisposed at the moment. She's dressing. Is there something I can do for you?"

Alric turned beet red, "No, I think you've done more than enough." He turned on his heels, stomping down the hallway.

The young man exited the room, closing the door behind him quietly. He travelled down the hall in the opposite direction and rounded the corner to where Brida was waiting.

"Well?" she said.

"It worked, Highness. He believes it."

"Did anyone hear you?"

"No, Highness. They were busy in the bedroom. The rest had retired for the night."

"What of the bodyguard, where was she?"

"I think she was talking to the princess."

Brida dropped a bag of coins into the young man's eager hands. "Excellent, now disappear, and if I hear of you telling anyone of this, I shall have you killed."

The youngster bowed, "Your secret is safe with me, Highness."

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