A Glow of Poison in the Dining Hall

The heavy brass hinges of the oakwood doors groaned, cutting through the murmurs in the dining hall. Silence fell like a heavy drape as Queen Isadora swept into the room, her presence commanding absolute reverence. Every head bowed instantly. Kaelia lowered her gaze, following suit. She might loathe the monarch’s ruthless methods, but she recognized the sheer power radiating from the Superior.