The Gathering
Kev was the first person to enter the throne room to find the king placing his hand over Albert's shoulder. When Albert lifted his head to look at Kev, he saw that the noble did not look good. It was alarming. Kev was on the verge of asking him what the problem was but the presence of the king didn't allow him that much freedom to speak.
"So?"
"All on their way, Your Majesty," Kev said with a crease between his brow.
Albert heard what was said but didn't have the strength to ask who was coming to meet with them, He could only think about Eliza and how time was running out. He stretched out his arm toward Kev and wriggled his fingers, gesturing for what he had asked Kev to bring to him.
Kev looked at the king and recieved a signal from him, So, Kev remained silent.
Within ten minutes, Stephan walked into the throne room and looked around in confusion. "Father!" he called with a small smile on his face. "I just returned from a trip…"