Journal Entry 22

05. August 2020

The funeral for Karina was held this morning at Wenceslas Cathedral in Eberbach’s City Centre. I was amazed and worried about the thousands of people who poured into the City Centre to pay their respects to Karina as the funeral commenced. The people of Dorstenland have shown so much support that I am still having trouble comprehending everything that is going on.

King Jonas has used every bit of his power and influence to leave no stone unturned as the search continues for my children, Otto and Emma. The intelligence community still has confidence that my two children are alive and held hostage somewhere in or near the Gulf of Finland. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Northcott has been publicly chastising the king by stating that Jonas is using and directing governmental resources that are not his to be had.

I have not been at work since 25. Juli. As much as I want to be there, I cannot concentrate on my secretarial duties for the king. I can only think of Otto and Emma. Otto is a strong boy. He is exceptionally tall and muscular for a 16-year-old, and I hope that he can take care of himself and Emma. My heart cries out for both of my children.

I am torn as each day goes by. On the one hand, I feel as though my children may have suffered the same fate as their mother, but on the other hand, I think that no news is good news, meaning that Otto and Emma are still alive.