The king was in the library in the inner room, reading a book in concentration when Vetta announced her arrival.

　　"Where have you been all day?" He asked without raising his head from the book.

　　She was standing just outside the library, she bowed her head. "I went into town to shop for new laces."

　　"You didn't take the carriage. No maids or servants." He added.

　　Her heart skipped. "I didn't, my king. I needed a moment alone, and I was just going into town, so I didn't bother to take them with me."

　　He finally raised his head and stared at her."Nowhere is safe, Vetta. You have to be...