[Color=salmon]"Thank God for that,"[/color] the queen sighed in relief. Adam looked just as relieved as he stood beside his mother but there was a sort of horrified look that lingered on his face as he looked at his still and pale brother. The Queen turned around his eyes towards the Doctor. [color=salmon]"Can we bring him up to his room? I believe he will be more comfortable there."[/color]

The physician gave the queen another respectful bow. "Of course, Your Majesty. I will administer the anti-toxins to Prince Adrian in his chamber."

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Several minutes later, a clothed Adrian lied in his own bed, still pale but breathing easier. The queen had bustled around the crown prince, placing a mint humidifier near his bed. [color=salmon]"This always made him relax better,"[/color] she mumbled more to herself than to anyone and then began placing pillows around her son. When she was finished, the prince looked like a small child caged in the bed with pillows to prevent him from falling. It was almost funny if the situation wasn't so serious.

The queen reached out for another pillow but Adam laid a hand on his mother's arm. [color=aquamarine]"Mother, I doubt Adrian would roll around in his sleep and fall off the bed. I believe there is no need to add more pillows, unless you want to smother him with it,"[/color] he lightly joked. 

The queen blinked and looked towards the bed. A small chuckle escaped her lips even though her eyes were watery with tears that threatened to spill at any moment. Busying herself was her way of distracting her mind from thinking of what may have happened had Henry not been able to bring Adrian back home as quickly as he did. [color=salmon]"You are right," she said as she placed the pillow she was holding at Adrian's feet.

[color=aquamarine]"I'll stay and watch him, Mother. Please have your rest,[/color] Adam said. When the queen merely stared at Adrian in response, Adam looked at Alessandra. [color=aquamarine]"Watch Adrian. I will bring mother to her room and will return after."[/color] He walked towards the queen and gently led her out of the room.