After his business with Helga was swiftly concluded, Steffan turned on his heels and headed for the opposite direction, hobbling up the stairs to reach his chambers. 

He didn't even needed to knock, since tgese were his own rooms. And as he entered, he took in the sight of Irena, the Queen of his Kingdom...his Queen.

"By the Gods..." Steffan said in awe "It seems that a forest nymph made her way into my chamber. Tell me, are you here to bless me with your beauty?"