Queen Anne looked surprised that Alessandra still insisted of staying by Adrian's side. She had half expected that she would jump at the opportunity. She nodded towards Alessandra. [color=salmon]"I admire your resolve of staying by my son's side until he has fully recovered. I will permit you to do so. But you should look after your health as well. make sure you get enough rest yourself, yes?"[/color] She turned her attention to Adrian. [color=salmon]"I shall go down and have a meal prepared for you."[/color]

Adam raised an eyebrow. [color=aquamarine]"You are preparing the meal, Mother?"[/color]

The queen flashed his younger son a bright smile. [color=salmon]"Of course. I may be queen but I am also an excellent cook. Besides, it is not always that I get to prepare food for my sons.[/color]

Adam's lips turned up into a pleased grin. [color=aquamarine]"Oh, I am included in this feast as well?"[/color]

[color=salmon]"Of course,[/color] the Queen said before she turned and walked out of the room.

Meanwhile, as Adam and Queen Anne conversed about food, Adrian was looking at Alessandra. He mistook the color of her cheeks as a delighted, embarrassed blush from the attention of his brother. The thought encouraged him to goad her. [color=00aeef]"Have you fallen in love with me while I slept that you no longer want to leave my side?"[/color]