Chapter 30 The Duke Wakes

Although Gideon hadn't fully regained consciousness this time, the palace always had ways of knowing. Whatever needed to be known, His Majesty would know first.

It was natural that Evander had been sent.

"Have His Highness received in the front hall?" Oriana said.

"Yes, Your Grace."

She turned to Talia. "Let's finish dressing."

Talia hesitated. She'd grown up beside Oriana and knew all about her p