Violet’s POV
We’d made it to the waiting area just outside of the hall and behind some curtains so that none of the guests would see me when I heard Theodore’s voice. The soft murmur of everyone inside came to an abrupt halt, and I straightened in my spine, leaning to hear what was going on. A knot of unease twisted in my stomach. Why would Theodore call a halt to things?
I looked over at Kincaid and Lily. Lily stepped out to go see what was going on. I waited a few moments before Lily came back.
“There’s been a delay.” She shrugged. “Theodore called for it, apparently there’s something going on at the altar… something about the priest I think…. Though you’ll be happy to know that His Majesty and his family look oddly happy.”
I went still. Happy, hm? I glanced at Helena who pursed her
