Steffan seemed to enjoy the party, smiling at the various guests that passed from the Throne to pay their respects and congratulate the Royal Couple for the baby prince(or princess) that would arrive in a few months time. But when Irena spoke to him, a frown replaced his jovial features.

"Beloved...it is not recommended to travel when you are pregnant..." and the she told him that she didn't want to be followed "And this is absolutely impossible! After what happened with your guard, I would be mad to leave you on your unprotected again, especially when you will be absent from the castle."