He took a breath.
"And yes, by the treaty that was signed, you must take a wife from the south. That is the only way to keep peace between our kingdoms."
The other lords exchanged looks.
This was no longer a simple disagreement.
This was a challenge.
"Do you want to start a rebellion, Vealor?" I asked suddenly.
The question hung heavily in the air.
"Never said that." He replied
"I kept quiet and watched him.
The amusement I had felt earlier disappeared completely.
Vealor was testing me.
He was trying to see how far he could push before I reacted.
And he had forgotten one thing.
I was no longer the young prince everyone underestimated.
I was king.
Soon, the doors opened.
The guards entered with two maids.
They were forced to their knees in front of everyone.
The entire hall turned toward them.
