บท 160: My Queen Is Happy

Arlan turned and followed his gaze. "She had been kept inside that tower since the day she arrived in the palace. I heard that she was not allowed to meet or talk to anyone other than just her nanny and it continued till now so you can imagine." 

"Hmm, I can."

"You have a big challenge ahead. You need to be patient."

Drayce nodded. "I know."

The atmosphere between them was serious, but then Arlan said something to ease his friend. "By the way, you should stop giving your people a shock."

Drayce looked back at him. "What do you mean?"

"They are not used to seeing you so thoughtful and affectionate. Don't give them the wrong impression that their scary king has turned into a gentleman."

"They will get used to it," Drayce replied. The meaning was clear: he would not stop doing it.