“Father, Des…”

“I know, he’s having a hard time with the parting, but I’ve already made arrangements for him to be part of the Emperor’s guard. That way though he may not be at your side, he will still be close.”

“You must promise to take good care of him.”

“I know and I will see about having him moved to the Crown Prince’s detail soon, so that he can be closer. But daughter you must promise me.”

I turned to look at him, the ...