The banquet was lively as ever, no one knew of the silent drama happening in the royal palace. Callista whispered silently to Eleanor. The queen's expression was calm, but her eyes became turbulent.
She glanced at the head physician, the Lord of the North tower, Cecilia's grandfather. Lord Duncan was sitting with his family, and he understood her gaze. Duncan rose and made his way out of the banquet hall. Eleanor was about to leave, but her son's hand caught her wrist.
The look she gave Lucian was more than enough for him to realise King Kaiden Von Drakkar was dead. Eleanor excused herself from the room hall followed by Lucian.
This odd behaviour caught the eyes of some. The first prince was seated, his expression the same as always, as he drank from his cup. Alfonso sensed the weird atmosphere..
