Leo reached the immaculate staircase leading up to his mother's chambers. The never-ending stairs seemed daunting. Leo had spoken to his father numerous times, begging him to consider having an elevator built into the castle. However, his father had always refused, stating that he wanted to keep the old integrity of the castle from the times of the old Kings.

When he finally reached the door that led into the chambers, he was winded. Was he so much out of shape? He remembered ...