Accusations

Fawkes’ POV

Despite their titles and positions of power, Queen Annabelle and Lord Winters had elected to walk behind me. Her majesty was mostly hidden beneath a thick, velvet cloak as she stepped in time with Lord Winters.

It was actually quite unnerving to be walking ahead, but the queen herself requested it and I obeyed. As a group, I rather thought we were a sight to see. Two men tied together, one limping with a cane. And a mysterious woman with a man who should have been leading the group.

Upon reaching the main hall, I called for an audience with King Olcan and Queen Tasha. Fortunately for all of us waiting, I was considered recognised personnel from Prince Alexander and Cassidy’s retinue, and their majesties granted the request quite quickly. The Princes of Nasales were summoned too. And Duke Kellen joined them as a spectator since he had not technically been asked for. Exactly what I was counting on.