Stirring the pot (1)

Elijah pretended not to hear what the king said as he assumed Rue had done as well. Rue was a special woman, but given that they had duties in two lands far away from each other, they would not be getting married. 

Edgar was the first to leave to head inside, followed closely by Rafael.

"Those two still ignore me," Tobias muttered, following the two men so he could bother them.

Rue tilted her head, trying to make sense of the king's behaviour. "My mother was curious if the king was still like this. I don't know if she will be pleased or annoyed."

Seeing how the king acted, Rue was still certain that her mother, Annalise Callahan, could take him down if needed.

"My father will always be like this. Let me escort you," Tyrion said, offering his hand to Rue.