Misha
Gene enters the dining room without hesitation. I, however, lag behind him. I don't want to go in there.
"Your Highness, they are waiting for you." Gene whispers as his head peeks out from the doorframe.
I take a deep breath before entering the dining room.
I stop inside the doorway and assess the room. Everyone's eyes are on me. I feel like a circus attraction. They stare at me with such curiosity. However, a split second later, their curiosity turns to disgust. There are quite a few people in King Lao's immediate family—three times the size of Jay's family.
"Come in, sit here." King Lao motions to the chair to his right.
I pause before moving. The problem is that there is someone already sitting in that chair. Prince Teneth Lao.
"Father, is that necessary?" Prince Teneth argues.