“Your highness, the King would like to see you,” said the servant, bowing so low his hat nearly rolled from his head. He caught it, cheeks flushing, and stood to his full height to stare at the Prince expectantly. Atreus looked around for his bookmark, and found it at his feet. He picked it up, notched it to mark his page, and closed the book.

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