Forging The Future

SCREEEEEEEE!

The sharp screech of Kaela's chair scraping against the polished marble floor echoed through the Grand Dining Hall as she suddenly rose from her seat. Her sharp blue eyes avoided direct contact with anyone as she gave a deep bow toward Arkanos.

"Thank you for the meal, my emperor," she said respectfully. Without waiting for acknowledgment, she turned and hurried toward the massive double doors of the dining hall.

As the grand doors closed behind her with a low thud, Sephira frowned, narrowing her emerald eyes. She mumbled under her breath, just loud enough to be heard by Illena.

"How could she leave before our emperor? Does she have no manners?"

Sephira opened her mouth to say more but stopped abruptly when she noticed Arkanos watching the doors Kaela had just exited through.

His gaze lingered for a moment before he exhaled heavily, his emerald eyes briefly reflecting his exhaustion.