Ambassador Mendoza's Study Room

She nodded and left the room.

Inigo bowed. Then he sat at his desk again and kept on reading his papers

Aurora hadn't seen her cousin since he saved her life. Sadly, she no longer had the same relationship with Richard that she so badly wanted. It caused her such great distress to stay here when it reminded her of the way they were. Feeling sad she came to her cousin for help. Inigo am I disturbing you as I can come back if you wish. It was now time to let her head rule her and not her desire.

Inigo was wrtiting someting at his desk, when he heard Aurora's voice at the door. He raised his head

Not at all, dear cousin! Please, come in..

He was glad she came to visit him, cause he hadn't seen her since her poisoning

With a smile on her face Aurora went and sat opposite her cousin. So this is your study cousin? It's just like a king and queens study clearly you have done good work. Out of my sheer curious nature are you going to Spain. Aurora smiled as she ran her fingers over the desk. She didn't want to travel herself although she felt more safer with Inigo. Reason I ask is because if you see Empress Isabella you could tell me and I could tell Richard. He says he is fine but inside I think he finds it hard.

Inigo smiled warmly at her cousin. He stood up, and after she sat in front of him, he sat down again

I'm glad you like my Study, cousin. I have so much work here, so I'm glad it's a comfortable room, at least. Yes..I'm planning to go to Spain with Francisca. We'll visit Queen Joanna, and of course her son Charles. I hope to see Empress Isabella as well. And I'll surely come back with news about her. Everyone noticed that the King misses her very much..

He took a breath and smiled at her again

But tell me..how do you feel, Aurora? You fainted in my arms and I felt very scared..

Sitting up brightly Aurora leaned in to the table gently taking her cousins hand. I was able to find the traces of the herb I drank. I have given them to Inge in hopes she will be able to tell what it is.

Inigo stroked softly his cousin's hand. He was surprised hearing her words

Oh..really? And..what she says? Is something dangerous? Oh dear cousin..I thought you would never woke up. But thank God you're here and safe..

He added with a touched smile

Safe! Aurora snorted at those words feeling as if their was a bigger plot going on. What Inge discovered is shocking and it has lead my mind to thinking elsewhere. It was cantarella the poison.

Inigo looked surprised at her

Cantarella? Isn't it an italian poison? I heard it's very dangerous. How could such thing arrive here in Bavaria?

He asked, wondering if there was some spy at court