Fawkes’ POV Despite their titles and positions of power, Queen Annabelle and Lord Winters had elected to walk behind me. Her majesty was mostly hidden beneath a thick, velvet cloak as she stepped in time with Lord Winters. It was actually quite unnerving to be walking ahead, but the queen herself requested it and I obeyed. As a group, I rather thought we were a sight to see. Two men tied together, one limping with a cane. And a mysterious woman with a man who should have been leading the group. Upon reaching the main hall, I called for an audience with King Olcan and Queen Tasha. Fortunately for all of us waiting, I was considered recognised personnel from Prince Alexander and Cassidy’s retinue, and their majesties granted the request quite quickly. The Princes of Nasales were summoned

