Kaelen marched toward Margret's chambers, his mind racing with the possibilities. If what Evelyn said was true, then Margret’s deception was his golden opportunity. If he could expose her, he would dismantle her claim to the throne and finally secure his path to power.
He pushed open the heavy chamber doors without knocking, startling everyone inside. The room was filled with noble guests, Queen Elira among them, all gathered to see the "prince" who had just been born. Margret stood near the bed, clutching the infant tightly to her chest, her eyes narrowing at Kaelen’s sudden intrusion.
“What do you want now, Kaelen?” she snapped, her voice laced with both fear and defiance.
Kaelen’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Oh, don’t mind me, dear sister-in-law. I merely came to see the child. Af
