However, she had barely gone far when a commotion erupted behind her. First came the shrill voice of her dear aunt, the Duchess of Tulian, followed by the furious shouting of the Duke of Champagne.
"Don't stop me! Let me through! Oh, Almighty God! My poor Chloe! What happened to you? Please, don't frighten me like this!"
"Your Majesty! Look at what Anjou has done! I am the Minister of the Interior, and he has no right to prevent me from seeing you! Get out of my way, you despicable guards!"
Lina pressed her fingers against her temples, already feeling a headache coming on. She gave the Duke of Anjou a look, signaling him to allow the two of them through. Although he seemed reluctant to comply, he eventually gestured to the guards to let them approach.
