In the kitchen, Alistar and Flora were already there. Flora darted between counter and stove, humming softly while she prepared breakfast. The sun was peeking through the clouds now, as though last night's storm had never happened.
"Good morning, Your Grace," the couple said in unison.
"Mhmm," Derek grunted in acknowledgement as he crossed straight to the fridge, pulled out a bottle of water, and twisted the cap off.
"How's Maya doing today?" he asked.
"She is better, Your Grace," Flora replied with a warm smile. "She is with Alistar's sister."
Derek only gave a nod of acknowledgement.
Kira burst into the kitchen a moment later like a beam of sunshine breaking through the window. "Good morning, everyone!" she sang. "Did you sleep well?"
The couple's faces instantly lightened with joy as they saw her.
"Good morning, Your Highness!" they chorused.
