"I have to help you up. It's a royal order," Harold said for the benefit of those around the table as he lifted her off the ground while Alicia tried not to glare at everyone in the hall.
They were all very annoying, and even if the king hadn't suggested that she go to her chamber, she doubted that she would have been able to stand looking at them. Not after they all ruined her escape plan.
Once she was standing on her feet and dusting off her dress, Harold turned to the King, "Thank you for your kindness, father... And I'm sorry for her behaviour. I think the illness is affecting her more than I thought. I will keep an eye on her and make sure it doesn't happen again," Harold promised, making Alicia grit her teeth in annoyance as she bowed to the King, and then to the queen before walking away with Harold, ignoring the deadly glare Damon was sending at her.
