Gavin looked up as Honore was 'escorted' into his private chambers. His eyes widened as he saw that she was being manhandled. That was no way to treat the future queen of Anstaria!<br/><br/>"Let her go and then leave. Go protect my father or my sister, I don't need you here," Gavin ordered. He waited until the Ritter Hex had left before turning back to Honore. "I am so sorry," he said sincerely. "I told them to get you, but I didn't think they would do this."<br/><br/>He motioned for Honore to sit with him by his desk. "I understand you and your sister discovered the assassination plot against my father. I would like to know any information you two have about this. How did you discover this plot?" His tone let her know that she wasn't in trouble. He was just worried about his father.<br/><br/>**************<br/><br/>Slowly, Diane woke up. At first, she thought that it was Honore sitting next to her bed. After she had sat up, she realized that this woman wasn't Honore, but someone who looked a lot like her.<br/><br/>"Who are you," Diane asked.<br/><br/>"Nicole, ma'am," the woman said. "I serve Comtess Honore. She left me here to dress you and to tell you that she is going to talk to your brother."<br/><br/>At the mention of Gavin, Diane felt herself blush. For some reason, Gavin's name made her think of her brother, but not in a sisterly fashion. Looking down to hide her blush, she said, "All right then, help me dress. It's almost lunch time and I should really see if I'm still eating with Lord Martinez or Prince Tansen."