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,

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

against you.”

spoke, as if he grew increasingly convinced

excellent suggestion, Your Highness. “He gave Ross a worried look. “I’m sorry

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

and smiled faintly. “Why do I suspect

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

you don’t feel like going. After

we don’t know whether or not Her Majesty is safe, we might be in

wonder when Her Majesty

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

other words, the prince didn’t