The civil and military officials knelt and shouted in unison.

Lord Kenny stood up slowly and strode out of the hall.

When he reached the back bedchamber entrance, a smile crept onto his face.

A slender figure with a beautiful face sat quietly on the soft and exquisite bed. She looked sad and troubled; tears had welled in her eyes.

It was Monica.

Lord Kenny approached her slowly.

Then, Lord Kenny stretched his hand out and pinched Monica's chin. He leaned forward and whispered into