The noise levels hushed when they stepped onto the stage and Blakely stepped up to the podium. The hall went completely silent as they waited for his words.
“Good morning. I am Beta Blakely, second in command to the royal princes. We ask that you remain seated throughout this meeting; our main objective is to protect the royal family and you would greatly assist in our duty if you would stay seated so we can spot any possible threat. Now without any further ado, here is Princess Lula.”
Lula froze up. What? They wanted her to speak? She was always horrible at public speaking, even her prepared oral speeches she had done in school and now they were pushing her into it without having anything prepared. Her heart jumped into her throat and she felt her breath catch in fear.
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