~ Twelve - Season IV ~

I immediately looked at my page and said, “Let her in.”

I folded the scroll as my page left my room. I fixed myself as I walked away from my chair. As soon as Nana entered the room, I smiled as I greeted, “Hello, Nana.”

“My dear boy,” Nana walked up to me with open arms. We shared a quick embrace as the door closed behind her.

“I hope I didn’t disturb anything, Nana,” I said as we pulled away.

“Of course not, dear one. I will always have time for you,” Nana smiled as she caressed my face. “Now, what is it that you need?” she asked.

“I need to speak to Mallory. Do you know where she is?” I asked. I explained, “Most of the maids said they haven’t seen her today.”

Nana took a moment to think before she replied, “Perhaps, she was sent to the town market to buy some ingredients.”

“What time will she return?” I asked another.

“That is something that I am not sure of. Is there something that you need from her?” Nana asked.

With a sigh, I carefully led her to the chair by my desk. The