With his imposing size, Azel knew what effect stomping through the castle halls in his anger would have on everyone he passed, so he refrained from it. Instead the way he walked and the icy look in his eyes was enough to send servants scampering out of the way for him to pass.
A lot of them had been present in Veldon castle during his previous visit, and his current attitude was a rare sight. Archduke Latham was a man known for his even temper, not once had any of them seen him vexed.
Except for today. The air around him seemed to crackle with invisible sparks
Among the onlookers was Lyra, Adelia's maid, who stood dumbfounded as she watched Azel make his way down the long corridors toward his chambers in his rather foul mood.
Lyra's brows furrowed. 'Did any of the knights provoke him?'
She observed as he turned left at a certain point in the hall, disappearing towards the guest chambers.
