Chapter 40

Aiden was seated in his throne room, staring blankly into space as his father walked in. The King observed his son's expression and noticed the sadness etched on his face. He approached him and asked, "Aiden, why do you look so glum? Is it because of Chloe?" Aiden looked up at his father, surprised that he had guessed the reason for his sadness. He nodded slowly and said, "Yes, Father. I miss her so much, and I want her back with me."