Sigrid increased her steps after leaving the hall, moving so fast that the heels of her shoes were singing a uniform song with the marble floor. Her need for speed left her ladies-in-waiting puzzled.
Christie wanted to ask why Sigrid was in a rush but Mauve stopped her and advised calmly. "This is one of those times when you wait until she speaks."
Sigrid entered the nearest solar, on the ground floor and snatched a letter out of Brolin's hands. She ripped it open and read.
[My dearest Sigrid
Or should I call you crown princess now? How have you been? Are you doing well in the capital? I know that life as the wife of the temperamental prince must not be easy for you.
Sometimes I wonder if you miss me at all. Sometimes I wonder if I should ride back to Eldoria and steal you away. It has been two years and eight months now since I last saw you and yet I have not forgotten you.