Spoiled by Mr Russell

“Why don’t you tell me how we’re supposed to find her?” Ross asked steadily.

“Well, we can get a few trusted men to look for her secretly. It’s better if they are close to Her Majesty so they can

persuade her,” Fred studied Ross’s expression and answered carefully, “If not, she might not want to return, even if we

find her.”

Nodding, Ross said, “According to you, it seems I’m the only suitable candidate, aren’t I?”

“You?” Fred looked astonished, then nodded as if catching on. “That’s right! You’re the perfect candidate for the task, Your

Highness! You’re supposed to be returning to Yudonia soon.

“If we tell others you’ve returned, no one would know where you are. You can look for the queen secretly—when you do,

you’re the only person who can change her mind. You could make her if she refuses to listen, and no one would hold it

against you.”

if he grew increasingly convinced of

suggestion, Your Highness. “He gave Ross a worried look. “I’m sorry you must deal with this

place you’ll be going to is far and could be dangerous.

you’ve done for

faintly. “Why do I suspect

do you mean, Your Highness? You were the one who suggested

it’s understandable if you don’t feel like going. After

safe, we might be in trouble if anything

when Her Majesty would return. Bad things might happen if

evident—if they delayed any longer, the queen’s life would be in danger, and

to go because he was scared. In other words, the prince didn’t even bother with

cowardice.

clever move. If Ross went to look for his mother, Fred could get rid of him

he did not care about his mother’s safety and might even be