The familiar voice struck him, making him look up. There before him were Eric and Rafe. Hope began to flash in his eyes.
"Rafe! Sir Navin! You are here!" Kiev exclaimed, hurriedly standing up and grasping the steel bars. "You've got to help me! Princess Anna is in grave danger! You must save her!"
"Take it easy, Your Highness! Lady Raychard is safe in her chamber," said Eric.
"She's in her chamber?" the Mederian prince raised an eyebrow. "I thought she was being detained, wasn't she?" he asked.
"She is. Considering the weight of the accusations against her, she should be here in the dungeon like you. But His Majesty considered her pregnant condition and confined her to her chamber instead," said Rafe.
Kiev felt a bit relieved hearing this. It was far better for Anna to be locked in her chamber than imprisoned in the dungeon. The harsh surroundings of the underground space would significantly affect her fragile body, especially since she had once experienced a near-miscarriage.
