"Today you will need to meet with the Elders, Healers Core, and Sect Officials." Roy announced over breakfast. "Is that really necessary?" Rielen asked. 'Whatever happened to being able to do what you want?' Eon thought angrily. 'I can't believe this is happening again!'
This was turning into the Palace all over again. Edite had tricked them. Once again he was put in a position to watch as the most important person in the world was being carted to all the important people, while he had to smile and take it.
A small hand landed on the curled up fist. She tugged at his fingers, making them loosen the badly mangled silverware that he had forgotten was in his hand. A small thunk sound as the metal hit the table made Eon aware of how quiet the room had gotten.
