The air in the royal hall turned thick with disbelief as a wave of shock swept through the crowd. Murmurs and whispers grew louder, filling the space with confusion and fear. Many speculated about the new Queen's motives—some believed she had plunged the dagger into herself out of despair over her marriage to King Killian.
In contrast, others suggested that her love for Cassius had driven her to join him in death. While many believed that the new Queen couldn't take any more of the humiliation and decided to end her life. A few conceited nobles who never liked Amara a humble girl with no noble status watched with morbid curiosity, their faces twisted in delight at the turmoil unfolding before them.
"Amara! Amara!" Amelia cried as she rushed to the stage. Her heart raced as she stared at the crimson blood pouring from her friend's wound. Desperate and frantic, she turned to King Killian, who was frozen in shock, holding Amara in his arms.
