Ragnar shut the chamber door behind him, the frustration in his chest flaring again when he saw the guard that stood waiting in the hallway. He was someone that worked closely with Casilo. And there was no doubt in Ragnar's mind that the guard was sent by Casilo.
"My apologies, your highness" the guard said quickly. "Captain Minovo sent these. He said they could not wait until morning."
He extended a leather-bound folder bulging with sealed notes, field reports.
Ragnar felt his right eye twitch at the sight of what the guard held. He didn't need to open them to know what the contents were. The movements near the southern border, more land disputes, and likely an update on the queen's recent erratic behavior because Casilo always kept him abreast of everything that went on in the palace. Problems that had been simmering for days had finally reached his doorstep.
