His voice nearly startled her. But as always, Anne was glad for his company and offered the king her biggest smile. She closed her book and adjusted her position to sit a little more properly and face Caspian.

"Of course, majesty," Anne replied. "Your presence is always a welcome privilege for me!"

She set her book on a ledge beside her, utterly abandoning it to give her devoted attention to Caspian.

"To what do I owe this pleasure?"