บท 291: The Price They Paid

      The doors to the throne room were closed as always but when Delaney approached, her eyes met those of the guards and she saw recognition there.  The doors were pulled open and a servant hurried in ahead of her, announcing she, Bernard, and Duncan had arrived.

      Delaney looked towards the thrones right away and her eyes landed first on Daniel who looked surprised and maybe even a little nervous.  Then she took in the sight of the beautiful Sophia next to him with her very large pregnant belly.  She looked bigger than Delaney had expected.

      "Hello Delaney," Daniel smiled and for a moment Delaney's own smile faltered as she felt sadness creep in.  He looked so much like Mason.  They still hadn't heard anything about the prince and they were all beginning to accept the worst had happened.  Delaney pushed the thought from her mind.  Now was not the time for sadness.