“The plane carrying his daughter had landed, and she would arrive shortly. The plan was for Stephenia to be brought to his quarters. He glanced at the time again and paced his office. A moment later, his phone vibrated with a text message. The limo carrying his daughter was approaching the palace. Unable to wait a moment longer, he swept out of the office and descended two flights of stairs. Nodding absently to the staff he saw along the way, he came to a stop in the lobby. Taking a deep breath,... he waited for what felt like an eternity. The front door opened and one of his security staff escorted in a very young woman holding a tiny girl with a head full of dark ringlets and her thumb securely fastened into her mouth. Her eyes were wide as she cautiously surveyed her surroundings. “Your Highness,” the guard said with a bow. “Thank you,” Stefan said and moved closer. “This is Hilda. She has been Stephenia’s caretaker for the last two months,” the guard said. “Hello, Hilda,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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