[Eskal]

"Lucas," Henry said. "You...You're crying."
Lucas touched his face and felt the tears wet his fingertips. "I...I..." He stood as quickly as he could and started for the door.
Henry moved quickly, nearly knocking over the small table, and grabbed his wrist. Lucas was then pulled into a deep, one-sided kiss. "You're a horrible liar, Lucas." He said once their lips parted.
"I...I know," Lucas croaked. He shoved Henry away.
"You child is..."
"It's yours," Lucas blurted as he wiped away tears. "I...I have to go."
"Go where?"
"Go be with Silette," Lucas practically shouted. "I...I love her. I love her in a way that I could never love you Henry... The way you love me..." He was trembling and he touched his belly. "I just...I can't raise them here... I don't even want them to know they're of royal blood."
"Silette?"
"The woman I arrived with, the one who appears to be a servant..."