As much as possible, Draen wanted to remain by Lewis' side every hour of the day. If it were entirely up to him, he would never leave the bedchamber, preferring to spend every waking moment watching over Lewis and making sure he was comfortable.
Unfortunately, reality refused to indulge such wishes.
As the lord of House Silvaris and one of the empire's most influential dragons, countless responsibilities demanded his attention each day. He had to review endless reports from the estate, inspect financial records and settle disputes among his people.
Beyond that, there were stacks of documents regarding the territories under his authority scattered throughout the empire. Every proposal submitted by governors, merchants and nobles had to pass through his hands.
He carefully examined each one, weighing its advantages and disadvantages, calculating whether it would truly benefit his lands or merely enrich someone's personal ambitions.
