[Nina's pov]
"So the poison actually did him in," A woman who seemed about the age of sixty spoke on her throne, her silver-blue hair, a pristine calling to her Serenelake lineage, standing out in contrast to her shadowy demeanor, a smile on her face.
"Perfect."
"May I ask Your Highness," A young knight called out to the queen. "Why did you feel the need to end the king of Aldric."
"Wasn't it obvious? He's been hiding something, and I'm certain he'll use it to take full control over us, both Serenelakes and Nocturns, wanting to wipe us out as soon as our guards are let down."
"Send the new prince my regards," She muttered, her fingers pressed against her face a twisted smile etched across his lips. "And tell him, that the Serenelake family will hold a ball, all for him."
