I could see the puzzled looks of all the people of Armaus. Everyone grew silent as I passed them. Regardless of their questions and confusion, they paid respect to their queen. People began to stand and bow as I walked down the long aisle, hand in hand with my lover. I looked towards the end of the room and saw Prince James near the podium. The look on his face was frightening. I would be worried if I did not have six of my strongest guards in tow. "Queen Serena! What is the meaning of this?" A man I recognized from the royal council stood from his seat. "Be seated! You are in the kingdom of Armaus and will show respect to our queen!" Lance barked back at him and he quickly bowed his head to me. "How dare you show up with this filth!" James bellowed. "What is the meaning of this? Que

