The third point of view:
If there had been awkward silence previously, now was a shocking one. Except for the sound of their breathing, the great hall was so quiet that a pin dropped would reverberate greatly across the room.
"What did you just say?" The queen was the first to recover from the impact, already at the edge of her seat. She wanted the truth.
"Lord Albert is planning a treason!" Ailee supported her brother. They were in this together.
There was a great uproar in the hall as everyone - the other lords and guests - began to deliberate the accusation. It was simply unbelievable.
"Oh my God," Reina pinched the space between her brows. She was regretting it, taking the kids to Lincolnshire was a huge mistake. Reina had always felt this would happen, she just never wanted to acknowledge the feelings.
