Shocking reality

In the Raven Palace, Irina is having a very relaxing evening. She doesn't have to pretend so hard to hide her true nature from her son who is in the Nester palace. Now she can relax and be herself, at least inside her chamber. No one will come unannounced.

She just came back from visiting Cadmus, whom everyone is thinking to be on the verge of death. But he passed out after drinking too much alcohol. On the other hand, she had a few glasses of wine. Her head is not as clear and sharp as it usually is. She is relaxing.

Just then, her mobile began to ring, indicating an incoming call. She has half a mind to ignore the call. But nobody usually calls her after seven in the evening. But now that Raphael is away, she thought it must be him who is calling to check on her. She doesn't want to miss his call and miss all the updates from the Nester palace.

'I am sure he must be calling to tell me how much Princess Tasha is annoying him' she thought with a frown. Irina wants her son to marry t