Chapter 24 - The Pieces Are Moving (1)

Myrcella's POV

The tension within the castle was palpable, growing thicker with each passing day. Ever since my father, the King, declared martial law in the kingdom, the entire castle and the surrounding lands had been shrouded in this heavy atmosphere.

Outside the castle gates, Johanne awaited me, with a carriage parked behind him. Today was the King's Game, and it was time for us to make our way there.

"Everything's set, Princess Myrcella," Johanne said. "Mr. Harold and Miss Hertrude will be waiting for us at the venue."