Chapter 152: What Is Said, and What Is Meant
Lyria's POV
"State your name and title for the record," Lady Mirelle said, her tone measured as always.
"Duke Lucian Aurelgrave of Eastmere," he replied.
Lady Mirelle nodded once.
"And your intentions," she continued, "in presenting yourself as a suitor candidate?"
Lucian did not pause.
"My intention," he said, "is to act in accordance with the prophecy as it has been set forth. To support the Moon of the kingdom in all matters pertaining to her role, and to ensure that stability is maintained not only within the palace, but throughout the kingdom as a whole."
His voice was calm as he spoke.
"After all," he added, "the role of the Moon does not exist in isolation. It requires support, structure, and those willing to uphold it."
Lady Mirelle inclined her head slightly.
"Very well," she said. "Now, this is a hypothetical question."
There was the faintest shift in the room at that. Subtle, but present.
