Chapter Eight
All of the important members of my mother’s Court are already seated in the council chamber, waiting for us. I straighten my back and take a seat at Beira’s side, ignoring their curious glances. Storm sits down next to me, while the other three take position behind my chair. On the way here, Storm explained that usually they’re not part of the Council, but that my mother specifically requested their presence.
This is only the second Council session I’m attending. The first was to introduce me to my mother’s advisors and to tell me that I would be given some time to adjust to life in the Realm before taking on more official duties. That was fine with me, but it looks like now the time has come to get involved in the running of the country.
Tamara is the only one not sitting
