Everyone rose to their feet as the door was thrown open.
The King and his entourage walked in before the guards closed the door behind them.
Redmare was yet to arrive.
They resumed their seats when Yeren was well-seated.
Claire closed her mouth the moment she realized it was hanging open.
He looked different - his hair was done differently, and his black coat was styled with shimmering gold buttons that enhanced the colour of his eyes.
And he didn't glance in her direction. Not even once.
Claire moved to stand by his side, struggling not to gulp.
"Shall we begin?" Yeren asked the men before him, his eyes moving over each of their faces.
That's when she saw Aldrich. He was wearing a pale blue attire with an impeccable cut. Their eyes met for a brief moment before he immediately looked away. She almost forgot that she could not publicly identify with him.
It was the same thing with Yeren, but for entirely different reasons.
The doors opened to admit Redmare.
