It all goes silent, so silent one could hear a pin drop. Everyone present, holds their breath; including me.
The steps of the king, fade towards the direction of the throne. The horn is blown again, and everyone bows deeply; and I follow suit. I could see Holden do the same from the corner of my eyes, but I don't react.
Everyone takes their seat, and there's suddenly a weight of tension in the air.. or rather water. It was so thick you could use a knife to cut through it. I train my eyes to look at anywhere else but Holden's eyes as I try to listen in on the announcement, this king had to make.
"I welcome all the representatives of the states of blueblood. I want to thank you, for making out time to attend." There's a pause, and I can't deny the fact that this King's voice sounded awfully familiar. Almost like...