Prince Aedric rubbed his temples as he sat alone in his chamber, the lingering tension from his meeting with the Chamberlain suffocating.
The man's accusatory words replayed in his mind: Lady Selene has been brainwashed by the priest.
It was an absurd claim, but one that left a sour note.
He knew the Chamberlain was grasping at straws to solidify his standing in the palace, but for now, the prince couldn't dispose of him.
The Chamberlain was too entrenched in court affairs, his connections far too useful in maintaining the kingdom's delicate balance.
The prince clenched his fists.
One day, when the kingdom is stronger, I will rid us of that conniving man.
But for now, he needed patience—a quality he often struggled to summon.
Letting out a heavy sigh, he resolved to speak with Lady Selene later, hoping she had a better read on the Chamberlain's next move.
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