**The Game Is Afoot—Eternal Eclipse**
"Whipping your daughter for your son's crime is a bit too much, no?"
The King scoffed, gripping the whip tighter. He wore his crown whereas the Queen's hair was adorned with nothing but some beautiful hair pins. Yet it was clear who between them looked the most noble.
It was easily the Queen; she never needed her sapphire studded crown to prove that point to anyone. And that same fact easily showed even then.
The court rose on their feet slowly, anticipating drama.
"You've no place here in the King's court. Retreat back to your inner chambers; this is official business."
The Queen chuckled darkly, taking one step closer to the king while she tilted her head to the side observing him through veiled eyes.
Everyone knew the Queen rarely left her chambers since eight years ago she returned, much less involved herself in politics. That has always been how it was, so Ember was quite surprised that the Queen had arrived so fast.
