The applause died down, and the hall grew quiet as the court in attendance watched the general expectantly, waiting to hear his heroic tale of how he saved the lost princess.
I knew he would have no hesitation in revealing the truth in front of everyone. A tale that would seal Luca's doom.
"No!" I blurted out before the general could speak.
Everyone in the hall turned their attention to me, including my father. "What is the matter, Elena?"
I bit my lip and lost the will to speak as I glanced nervously around the room, seeing the people curiously gazing at me and subtly whispering to each other.
The general stepped closer to us and addressed the King in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I think this matter is best discussed in private."
Although the general's face remained impassive, the seriousness in his tone was enough for my father to heed his advice. He glanced at me and saw the fear in my eyes before I could hide it.
