"Did Your Grace not sleep well?" Rylen asked as they walked to the Queen's wing.
Caius didn't answer his cousin; rather, he walked a little faster. Rylen watched this with a concerned expression. Something was clearly wrong. However, this was not the time, as not only did they have a council meeting today but Rylen needed to speak to Caius before then.
They got to the entrance of the dining room, and Rylen tried once again to speak to the crown prince, but Caius wasn't receptive at all. Rylen was quick to give up as they walked into the room.
Caius took his seat first, his expression icy, and the maid who brought the dishes to the table almost jumped away in fright. Rylen glanced at the crown prince, but Caius didn't even spare him a look.
Rylen frowned as they waited for the Queen to arrive. There were lots of things he needed to discuss with the prince before the council meeting later in the morning.
