An Innocent

"If it isn't my beautiful wife." He said mockingly and she froze then whirled around, shocked to see the handsome man who stood before her.

"What are you doing here Fredrick?" She demanded shrilly and his face darkened.

"Is that how you should be speaking to me?" He demanded, his tone unpleasant. "Or am I not allowed to visit my in laws?"

A few people walked by and Fredrick grabbed her arm a little roughly and together they entered the room with Yvette smiling in order to maintain a sense of normalcy.

"Stop grabbing me like that, you are hurting me!" She demanded and he released her.

The grand banquet hall of the palace was ablaze with natural light, the air thick with the scent of fine food and wine while there were huge bouquets of flowers everywhere one turned. A lavish feast had been prepared in honor of King Kael and his party, and the nobles of Fei had gathered in droves to pay their respects.