Chapter 26. The Duke’s Challenge (1)

[2018, December 5th]

James threw the doors to King Henry’s chambers open.

“What is the meaning of this?!” King Henry raged.

Two guards came rushing in after James, bowing low.

“Apologies Your Majesty!”

“What’s up, father?” James said, picking up a chocolate from a bowl on the desk.

“Still have the sweet tooth, I see.”

“Get him out of here!”

The guards hesitated, exchanging glances.

“Now, now, father. Play nice. I brought you a present and everything,” he said, pulling an envelope out of his jacket pocket and laying it down on the king’s desk before dropping on the couch by the window. “This is still super comfy.”

The king had murder in his eyes. The guards took this to mean that they were dismissed and scurried off. King Henry snatched up the envelope and took a look at the contents. As his eyes scanned the page, King Henry tumbled back into the chair in shock.

“Marvellous, so you do remember. I trust we have an under