Chapter 61: For a better future

"Introducing the new lords in the Council of Five! Lords Felix Harland, and Alaric Oakcrest! All stand up," Felix did his best to put one foot before the other. Just what has Edward done? Why had he risen Alaric to the status of lord? When had he begun to plan for this? This was all too sudden.

As the two newest lords, they were seated next to one another. Felix would never learn the name of the last of the original lords. If it had even been a lord or a lady. Edward was so going to pay for this.

"Greetings, Earl Harland, and may I congratulate you on your happy occasion?" Alaric took Felix's hand, and brought it to his lips. Felix plastered a polite smile on his lips, but inside his nerves were becoming knitted.

"Sorry for not inviting you to my wedding, lord Oakcrest," Felix spoke smoothly, and he was happy about that. When the pleasantries were out of the way, the secretary hit the table with a knocker, and then the meeting began.