{HERON, CAPITAL CITY OF ARADEL}
{THIRD PERSON POV}
Queen Victoria's heels echoed across the vaulted halls of the royal palace, her handmaidens trailing behind like shadows. Her long black hair tumbled in soft waves down her back. As she passed by the stained glass windows, her jewel studded crown caught every ray of sunlight that filtered through. The deep blue silk of her gown trailed behind her in regal waves, whispering across the stone floors.
At the end of the corridor, two towering doors awaited her. Her attendants bowed and stepped back at her silent command. The guards swung the great doors open, and Victoria alone crossed the threshold. The echo of her heels against the polished floor filled the vast chamber before the doors rumbled shut behind her.
The royal council rose at once and every noble bowed their head.
With her head held high, she walked past them, her violet eyes fixed only on the man seated on the golden throne
Her husband, King Alexander.
