Journal Entry 72

07.09.2026

Deciphering lines three and four will need to wait. Duty calls in the form of my responsibilities as Private Secretary.

Jonas and I flew to Vilnius this morning for his first state visit to Lithuania. The King will focus on developing trade and cultural ties with the Baltic nation, while I tour properties for the establishment of the first Kronensport store outside Dorstenland.

My senses have been on high alert all day, beginning the moment we arrived at the royal hangar at Eberbach International Airport. I found myself repeatedly glancing at anything—or anyone—that appeared out of place.

I do not know why this sense of dread consumes my every thought. Jonas is protected by his security detail. Damien has made certain of that much.

What if the cryptic letter has nothing to do with Jonas? Perhaps that is precisely what the message was intended to make me believe.

Then again, my gut tells me it is about Jonas.

I will be of no help to the King if I cannot focus on the tasks at hand while we are in Lithuania.

Easier said than done.