"What?!" Lisbeth shot up from her seat and practically flew to the door. "Where is she? I need to speak with her this instant!"
Lumi hustled behind, trying to match Lisbeth's furious pace. "She's waiting just outside, right now."
"Open the gates! Bring Cielo in, now!" Lisbeth's voice echoed down the corridor like a battle cry, sending a ripple of panic through the servants.
Everyone scrambled into action—no one wanted to be caught looking idle in the storm of Lisbeth's wrath. If they didn't look busy, they'd be swept up in her fury for sure.
"Where's my father? Someone get him—he needs to know immediately!" she barked.
Miss Olive stepped forward, looking a little anxious but trying to remain calm. "His Majesty has made it quite clear that he's not to be disturbed, Your Highness. He's strategizing with Margrave Nicholas in his office."
