Alicia, with a mix of urgency and concern, guided Gloria through the winding corridors of the palace. The grandeur of the surroundings, once imposing, now seemed to echo with the unsettling events that had transpired in the courtroom. The air carried a palpable tension, as if the very walls harbored the secrets of the royal court.
Upon reaching Alicia's assigned room, she turned to the guard stationed outside and requested Matilda's presence. The guard, recognizing Alicia's authority, swiftly departed to carry out the task.
As the door closed behind the departing guard, Alicia and Gloria found themselves alone in the room. The soft glow of candlelight flickered, casting warm hues across the chamber adorned with elegant furnishings. The air within the room carried a sense of sanctuary, a respite from the unsettling atmosphere that lingered outside.
