The atmosphere in the grand dining hall was thick with anticipation. The lavish dining table sat adorned with intricate golden cutlery and ornate crystal goblets, all glimmering under the warm light of the flickering candles.
This gathering was summoned by the king himself upon receiving news from Princess Layla. As she occupied her place at the table, her lips stretched into an exuberant smile, a beacon of hope and joy that seemed to light up the entire room. However, seated next to her was Sinclair, the queen, her expression marred by a deep frown of disbelief.
Sinclair harbored suspicions that had gnawed at her conscience—she believed she had witnessed Layla in acts of infidelity with another.
It wasn't an isolated incident; these visions plagued her, revealing a disturbing pattern of betrayal. Yet, Sinclair was caught in a dilemma. To voice her suspicions to the king without irrefutable evidence would be a dangerous game.
