Seren thought she would be led directly to Drayce, but her servants escorted her to an empty dining hall where she was informed she would be having her morning meal first. After the palace maids prepared the local delicacies of Griven on the table, Eva and Marie told everyone to leave and positioned themselves outside the door, knowing that their queen preferred to eat without people serving by her side.
After some time, Seren heard a knock and Eva entered.
"Your Majesty, the King will be arriving soon to escort you to meet the King and Queen of Griven. Are you done dining or do we inform him to give you more time?"
"I have finished my meals," she replied as she shook her head.
While the palace maids were clearing out the table, Drayce entered the room with a colder than normal expression, causing Seren to keep her gaze lowered. She dared not look at him and decided to be cautious around him to not make any mistake that would anger him again.
