Chapter 29: Sundown
The throne room reverberated with the hum of excitement and anticipation; the air electrified by the momentous announcement. As introductions were made, Kara found herself caught in a whirlwind of activity, her senses overwhelmed by the flurry of voices and faces that surrounded her.
Elizabeth and Melian, their presence symbolizing the merging of noble houses and the bond between realms, extended warm greetings and exchanged pleasantries. Yet, Kara's mind remained preoccupied, her attention drifting towards the intense exchange transpiring between Eerik and Acheron.
Her eyes darted back and forth, trying to decipher the hidden currents of their conversation.
Eerik's determination to sever Acheron's influence coursed through his every word and gesture, while Acheron's smug facade revealed his unwillingness to relinquish his position of power. It was a battle of wills, veiled beneath diplomatic exchanges and subtle maneuvers.