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,

person who can change her mind. You could make her if she refuses to listen,

against you.”

if he grew increasingly convinced of

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

be dangerous. Of course, I’m sure Her Majesty would

you’ve done

and smiled faintly. “Why do

You were the one who

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

don’t know whether or not Her Majesty is safe, we might be in trouble if anything were to happen

wonder when Her Majesty would return. Bad things might happen if

they delayed any longer, the queen’s life would be in danger,

he was scared. In other words, the prince didn’t even bother