~ Chapter Seventeen - Season II ~

When I turned to my corridor, Gonzalo was already waiting at the door.

“Your dinner is already inside, Your Highness,” Gonzalo bowed as I reached him.

“Thank you, Gonzalo,” I nodded as I opened my door.

“Is there anything else that I can help you with, young prince,” he asked as I stepped inside.

“There is nothing else for me, Gonzalo. But, I would like for you to bring a glass of water for my sister. Her handmaidens are nowhere to be seen and she needs it right away,” I replied.

“As you wish, Your Highness,” he bowed.

I continued, “Also, talk to the handmaidens about this matter. It’s a rule in this castle that at least two servants are to accompany a monarch at night. Just because you are allowed to do other tasks at night, that doesn’t mean that they get to the same.”

“Yes, Your Highness. I will speak to them first thing in the morning,” Gonzalo replied, bowing once again.

Slowly, I closed my door and headed to my writing desk. My food was already there but something else ca