Violeta rose from her seat with such a death-stricken expression that Rose worried she might faint and never wake up. Rose was not ashamed to admit that she quite liked the idea.
Since Violeta disliked her so much, it was only fair.
Violeta couldn't speak as she stared horridly at them. All she could do was point her index finger right at Rose as she gasped for air. It was quite a sight, and Rose didn't think she would ever forget her reaction for a long time.
The rest of the room had a quieter response. The servants didn't make a single noise at their entrance, though glances were made before they bowed and kept their heads down.
Caira briefly looked at them at the old Queen's reaction and was visibly surprised, while Prince Gayle had a stern look on his face, a mix between surprise and intense disapproval.
"Your Majesties," Rylen said with a bow, breaking the silence. He was the only one unaffected by their entrance.
