Lady Eve of House Silverwood stepped out from the second carriage. Where Lucia radiated cold power, Eve looked nervous and unsure.
She was still lovely with soft brown hair, warm eyes and delicate features. When she saw Lyanna in the window, she didn't smirk or calculate. She looked away quickly, embarrassment or apology flickering across her face.
Lady Bella of House Nightshade emerged from the third carriage.
She had strong features and beautiful eyes. She looked like someone very powerful and surveyed the courtyard like a general assessing a battlefield.
When she looked up at Lyanna and Azrael, she just smiled.
"Shall we go greet them?" Azrael asked.
"Do we have a choice?"
"Not really."
The formal greetings were the perfect performance. Lady Lucia approached them first.
"Your Majesties, House Blackwood is honoured to participate in addressing Thornfield's succession concerns."
"Lady Lucia, thank you for coming." Azrael replied formally.
