*Vanessa’s POV*
“Explain.” I watched Vadon as he narrowed his eyes at me.
I cleared my throat as I took a step forward, standing beside Doris in the same line as I looked up at the king. I hadn’t paid any attention to her just yet, not acknowledging her presence or speaking more on the fact that it seemed she was the reason I was here. In the corner of my eye, I could see movement, but not from who.
The councilmen surrounded us as I began speaking, their wide, open ears eager to listen to what I was about to say.
“It’s not secret that there are certain aspects of the kingdom that are… less strong than others,” I began speaking, choosing to use my words as carefully as I can, but to get them across all the same. “I believe that with Erik’s help, I can strengthen those aspects.”
