Chapter 47: Infected.
’Is your life only meant to please Father?’
’Mostly, yes. But I prefer living up to his expectations—unlike you, who rebels for reasons no one understands.’
’I’m not rebellious. I just prefer doing my own thing.’
’Exactly. You’re a prince—you should uphold that image for our people.’
’Yeah, I think they’ve had enough of that from you.’
’You’re so selfish.’
’Maybe that’s what I was meant to be.’
They walk silently through the garden, lost in their own thoughts. A guard approaches from behind and kneels.
’Your Highnesses, the King has summoned you.’
’What is it? Is everything okay?’
’I don’t know, my Prince. I was simply sent to summon you.’
They quickly follow the guard to the chamber, where the King lies on a massive bed that seems too big for him.