Natalie POV
Shion escorted me to the banquet. The first thing I saw was a large rectangle table with a royal purple tablecloth. The air was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and beef. Tiny ravens were stitched near every chair placed. Twenty-Two chairs, most of them occupied, surrounded the table. Two additional smaller round tables were close to each corner of the feast chamber.
Tugging my arm, Shion gestured to walk forward instead of staring in awe. I followed him to a seat four down from the King himself. I had never been so close to King Ulrich in all my years here. He was just as intimidating as rumored. The aura around him commanded respect.
Little Kalum pulled a seat out for his Mom next to Shion. Kalum himself sat closest to the King. Both boys stared at the food,
