Philip went back to his office after Lysandra and her cousins left to go to the past. He sat behind his desk and ponder about the things that Zari told him. He remained there until it was daybreak and his assistant Dirk came in and was surprised to see him there.
“My lord, you’re early.” He said in surprise.
Philip groaned and rubbed his palms against his face.
“I haven’t gone home,” Philip told him.
“Is there something bothering you? You only spend the night here in your office if you have a lot in your mind.” Dirk said and then Philip looked at him.
Then Dirk snapped his fingers.
“Oh yeah, with all the happening around us and the Queen, your mind is pretty occupied.” He said and then Philip let out a sigh.
“It's not just that…” Philip trailed as he pulled out the ring from his poc
