A Royal Homecoming

(Neva’s POV)

After Callista was taken away, the hall went quiet. I stood there, feeling every eye on me when slowly… one person bowed.

Then another, and another until the entire hall followed; the sound of fabric brushing the floor filled the space.

Kaelen’s hand brushed lightly against mine from where he stood beside me. I didn’t look at him, but felt it. His touch grounded me.

The music returned