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 his own

Ross a worried look. “I’m sorry you

place you’ll be going to is far and could be dangerous. Of course, I’m sure Her Majesty would be relieved knowing

you’ve done

“Why do I suspect you’ve

mean, Your Highness? You were the one who suggested it, weren’t you? I only agree

you don’t feel like going. After all, the trip could be

we might be in trouble

Her Majesty would return. Bad things might happen

they delayed any longer, the queen’s life would

In other words, the prince didn’t even

cowardice.

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

care about his mother’s safety and might even be