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Edward narrowed his eyes as he listened. His suspicion was great. He glanced behind him. The doorway had been left slightly open. He could hear the sounds of slumber within. His wife and son were sleeping and he would hate to disturb them for any reason at all. He sighed and looked back towards the males before him. The prince frowned. His guard remained high. He took a careful step forward. 

"Before I do anything of the sort, I ask for one thing. You must give me your word that no trickery will befall us, that no harm shall be done to any of us. Only then, will I speak with him."

His wife awoke, having head his loud voice. She stood in the doorway, holding their child in her arms. She frowned, worried.