“I think we also should stay together forever,” Sebastian agreed. “Don’t run away again.”Edward leaned in for a very quick kiss.“Thank you for my present. I don’t have anything to give you in return though.”It wasn’t like he was able to go out to buy anything. He was always trapped.“Your undying love in return feels fair,” Sebastian quipped.Edward nudged him. “You already have that. I just didn’t tell you.”Sebastian moved in for a kiss that became very deep and tongue filled. Edward was breathless by the time they parted.“I need to get back to work before Angela comes to find where I am,” Sebastian said. “There’s only one number in the phone. You’ll find it’s the most important one.”Sebastian left the library after readjusting his blond hair to its usual style. Edward took a moment to recover his

Sebastian felt a feeling of dread in his stomach. He had never expected to have a police visit about his mother’s death. It was odd especially given that it had been a few weeks since her death.“Let them in,” he said after a long moment of silence.It wasn’t like he could turn the police officers away. It wouldn’t reflect well on himself or the palace.Angela drew back and showed two men into the room. Sebastian immediately identified that the taller one with dark hair and moustache was the superior officer from his steely confident exterior. The second officer was shorter and looked very nervous.“Good morning, Prince Sebastian. I am Detective Superintendent Daniel Edgeworth from Albion police headquarters. The person next to me is Detective Inspector Felix Albury,” the superior officer told him.“It’s nice to meet you two,” he replied. “Please take a seat. I am busy at the moment

Edward’s heart thudded in his chest. He was now very worried about Sebastian’s future. He didn’t want to see him arrested for something he didn’t do. He did his best to calm down so he could think everything through carefully. They had to have guessed he was in a romantic relationship with Sebastian from the marriage and were trying to trap him somehow. “I am happy to help with the investigation,” he answered carefully. “I just don’t think Prince Sebastian is the murderer.” “Why do you think that is the case?” Daniel asked evenly. “Prince Sebastian has always been the heir to the throne. He could have just waited for her to die naturally. There’s no need to murder her whilst he’s still a teenager,” Edward replied. “He’s also never shown any violent inclinations since I’ve met him.” The younger police officer slid a sheet of paper across to him. Edward saw it was an official royal document with Queen Annelise’s signature about setting up the go

Sebastian’s nerves got the better of him during the night. He might be a master of public appearances, but his crowning ceremony was very different to anything he had ever done before. “You’ve rehearsed plenty of times,” Edward reminded him after noticing his shaking leg. “Everyone said you were perfect at the latest rehearsal.” “I know that,” he said with a frown. “I just can’t stop feeling nervous.” “If we were a normal couple in a house of our own, I would make you some chamomile tea to help you sleep,” Edward replied. Sebastian felt absolutely wide awake and not in the mood for sleeping. Edward had come to visit him in the night as he normally did. Sebastian was glad for his presence. “Let’s play a game,” he suggested. “It might tire both of us out.” “Strip poker?” Edward said with a wink. Sebastian knew that Edward currently had his mind in the gutter when he heard that comment. “I want to calm down,” he retorted.

From the detective’s demeanour Sebastian knew he was still the top suspect for his mother’s murder. He resisted the urge to glare at Daniel. He was the king of Albion now. He had to act the part and not be tempted to do childish things. “I was wondering when I would hear more about the investigation,” he said. “Please take a seat.” Daniel took the offered chair and opened his notebook. “There has been a development. We tracked down the source of the ricin. The murderer obtained it off the internet from an underground ricin seller abroad in Switzerland. The seller was arrested for selling it and he had a ledger of his most recent clients. Busting that seller has led to a lot of arrests.” Sebastian waited for Daniel to get to the point. He felt that Daniel had come to tell him this information for a reason. “Surely if you know his most recent clients, then you have found the murderer?” he asked. Daniel cleared his throat.