Both women turned to him, expecting further explanation.
He sighed, recalling Tony, the old gardener's remarks.
"Come to think of it, the spell is like a curse to him!"
"Spell? What are you implying?" Anna asked, confused.
"I'm not supposed to talk about it…" Damon said, but the piercing gazes from the princess and the governess made it clear he couldn't escape the topic now that he'd mentioned it.
"Ah! Screw the secrets! Here's the truth…" the knight started to explain the binding spell between Kyren and the Ro'an princess, as Rafe had told him and his companions.
Helen's mouth formed an 'O' as she absorbed the details, while Anna looked utterly shocked.
"…The fact that His Highness is still alive convinced His Majesty the King and Mr Amares that the spell worked, so there's no way for him to have children with you, my lady," Damon concluded.
Anna took a moment to process the revelation.
"Oh, my! No wonder Her Majesty the Queen was reluctant to tell me!" Helen exclaimed.
