The room fell into a heavy silence as everyone took their seats at the table. Draco and Tobias shared worried glances, their eyes filled with unspoken questions. Each one was hesitant to voice their thoughts, creating a tense atmosphere as they grappled with the unspoken tension between them.
"This is a wonderful Kingdom you have here, I wonder why we haven't visited prior to today." Lyonne broke the ice, adding a hint of sarcasm to his statement.
"I wonder too."
The moment Azriel uttered those words, a sudden chill seemed to sweep across the table, causing discomfort among those present. The underlying tension between the two Kingdoms, stemming from past conflicts and grievances, hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over the impending discussions about the potential for peace. The weight of history and unresolved issues made it difficult for the attendees to broach the subject without feeling the burden of the past on their shoulders.
