"Are you alright?"
Toran's voice snapped Kael out of his thoughts, making him tear his gaze away from the King, who sat on his throne, staring down at the entertainment at the center of the hall, radiating dominance.
"Yeah," Kael cleared his throat, adjusting his already perfectly set attire. "I'm fine."
"What do you mean Arianna Greystone was a bastard?" Toran asked, but Kael barely registered his words. His focus remained on the King, who suddenly met his gaze.
Kael immediately averted his eyes and tried his best to focus on the entertainment before him.
"Did you hear my question?" Toran's voice snapped his attention back.
"Hm?"
"I asked, why is Arianna a bastard?" Toran repeated, but Kael was so unsettled, sweating profusely.
"Excuse me," he muttered before rising to his feet an
