Candance's POV
I peered at other faces; some seemed kind, while others seemed to be threatening me with death. This made me shiver and move closer to Oakley.
The sound of his yelling, "Silence!" reverberated loudly around the room, making me slightly tremble. As they stared at their monarch and the undesired woman beside him, everyone ceased speaking and appeared to hold their breath.
Murmurs came from the throng of people, which all faded away as he growled again, "I said quiet! One more sound and heads shall roll!" He moved away from me, which made me feel disappointed a little before he gave me a comforting smile, "And to those of you who do not know yet, I intend to introduce a very special person today."
I regarded him with wide eyes, wondering if he was sincere.
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