Chapter 7

“My king,” Nicholas asserted with respect as he walked into the throne room. Robert glanced at him. He turned to his servant beside him and ordered him to leave, which the young man did immediately.

Realizing they were alone, Robert looked up at Nicholas, who stood still. He glanced behind the man and was surprised to see him alone. “What of your men?” Robert asked with keen interest.

“My king,” Nicholas proclaimed, his eyes fixed on the king before him. “They are at the outskirts guiding the kingdom, and I feel it’s good I come here alone to give you this message,” he let out.

Robert peered at the black man with a curious expression. “And what message do you have?” he asked.

Nicholas walked closer, his eye patch making him look deadly. “I got a message from a young man in this kingdom that a traitor lives among us here in your palace,” he informed with worry written on his face.

A shiver of shock ran through Robert’s spine. He sat up with an overwhelmi