"I hereby relinquish my right to Aimsir,"
Islinda felt relief flooding through her as Aldric made his declaration. It was finally over. He was free, and hopefully safe.
Islinda couldn't deny that she felt an unexpected concern for Aldric's well-being. She recalled wanting him dead in the past, but those feelings seemed to have softened over time. She wasn't naive enough to think she would never want him hurt, especially when he provoked her, but she couldn't bear the thought of him being seriously injured or killed. If anyone were to harm Aldric, it would have to be her own doing.
The Queen's displeasure was evident as she stormed out of the courtroom, blatantly disregarding the king. The ministers exchanged murmurs and glances, avoiding being the one to point out the queen's disrespect. Meanwhile, the king remained unaffected by her actions.
