~ Twenty-Three - Season IV ~

Our walk to the guest wing was eerily silent.

Absolutely uncomfortable. Our footsteps were loud enough to echo throughout the halls.

“Robert,” Benjamin called from behind me.

I didn’t respond.

“Robert, is it possible for us to talk?” Benjamin persisted. “We are brothers. We used to settle everything through calm discussions.”

“Do not call me your brother,” I lifted a finger. “We stopped being brothers the moment you attacked me. You even labelled me as a traitor,” I spatted.

“Robert, please.”

I ignored his plea and opened the final door at the hall. I entered first and opened the door for them. “If you need anything, just ring the service bell,” I said as they stepped into the room.

Benjamin’s page slowly helped his master reach the bed.

Benjamin nudged at his page, who was quick to leave the room. Benjamin sat properly on the bed and said, “Robert, I am not leaving this kingdom unless we settle our differences.”

“What do you want me to say, Benjamin?” I asked, irritated. I t