The former sovereigns agreed to meet with Elijah, Lila and Orthros the next day, but in the privacy of the new King’s office. Elijah would have preferred it happened sooner, but the hospital kept him under observation until then, as well as for the checkups and other test results.
That evening, he contacts Kaan, the new king, via video call, to relay the news.
“Elijah, my man… Why the long face? Come here, Alarick! Say hello to Uncle Elijah.”
The little prince gives him a toothy smile and waves before saying something gibberish and then running off giggling when his father threatens to tickle him for being naughty.
Elijah takes a deep breath and goes straight to the point. “Your Majesty, I called because of a very important matter. I would have done this in person but we’re a bit sh
