The Worst Member of The Family (2)
Arianell remained alone.
After the king left, Asher quickly followed him, smelling the opportunity to uncover some secrets that he was living for.
The rest of the nobles stood around dumbstruck but avoided her gaze at all costs. The evening was too eventful, and they had no idea whether to approach, befriend, or isolate her from their circle. No one told them anything!
Luan was in the middle of the large group of nobles who sided with the royals. As soon as they found out that the new count was someone who could be blunt to the king and not be afraid of the consequences, they could smell their chance and throw off all their worries and fully swamp him.
For the royalist party, a good relationship with the new count is a must.
The swordmaster frowned as he didn't like their attention at all, but there were just too many of them.