The thought of Styx's visit was what occupied Zeidan’s mind as he lay there on the mushy bed while Luana massaged his back. He remembered the decree he signed to protect Lyne. He had failed Lyne. He had failed her unborn child. He had failed himself by not fulfilling his promise. Perhaps she was even alive somehow. If she was alive, he ought to have seen her. Another thing was that she would not have waited this long to come back to the palace. He saw disappointment and a lot of anger in Styx today. But he had tried his best to find Lyne. Long before he fell sick, he...