Roman's heart rate picked up, a concerned expression appearing on his face as his eyes widened in surprise. Why would the king want to see him, especially since it was obviously important enough to make his daughter sound distressed?

"Please hurry! It doesn't take long at all!" She exclaimed desperately.

"I'm coming! Just a minute!" He called back, feeling slightly bewildered.

He wondered what on earth the king wanted with him right now. Surely, if it was important enough that it warranted being interrupted, it wouldn't wait until later.

But, then again...what was the matter? Had something happened to Anna? Was she injured? Or worse, what was wrong with him?...