EIGHT

I leave Grandmother's office and pass Grandfather,

"Your highness!"

I bow slightly. Even though he is my family, he is still my King and therefore requires respect.

"Grandfather, I think Grandmother will be needing you in her office... Please apologize to her for me. I didn't mean to upset her in any way!"

"I know and will, but I can guarantee that she will not want your apology for whatever has upset her."

"Thank you, Grandfather."

I bow my head slightly again and continue on my way to my room to grab my duffel bag, which I was halfway through packing before I got into that argument with my father.

I know now that I will have to apologize to my father for my outburst about him not wanting or caring about finding my mother, especially now that Grandmother explained what she did, b