Lumina could not sit still. She paced the length of Ashen's chambers, her expression caught between fury and disbelief.
"I cannot believe this," she muttered, though her voice was calm in a way that made Ero and Mia exchange worried glances.
"How did I miss it? They knew exactly what they were about to do. That was why we were invited to their silly feast in the first place."
"My lady," Ero called quietly, following her movement with his eyes.
"He didn't do it. I am sure of it. This is a frame, nothing more the queen had always done these things will get resolved among themselves."
"That does not make it easier to watch him being accused," Lumina replied sharply.
"He has been treated as an outsider his whole life. I will not let them make him a criminal too."
Before Stella could speak, a knock sounded against the chamber doors.
"Who is it?" Ero called.
"Here comes the arrival of the High Queen of Drakonia!" Every single maid fell on their knees including Stella and Ero.
