When breakfast was over, everyone at the table stood up.
They bowed first to Zarek as their King and then they bowed to Eliora as their Queen.
Everyone did this, except for Huldah. She only dipped her head to her son, not even bothering to look at Eliora.
One by one, everyone left the dining hall, leaving Zarek and Eliora all alone.
The lingering chill of the fight from the night before hung in the air, making the silence awkward.
"So.... I'm not the only one with secrets." Eliora said, facing him.
A deep frown formed on Zarek's face. He didn't like her tone at all. "What is that supposed to mean, Eliora? What are you accusing me of now?"
She met his gaze, unwavering. "Why didn't you tell me about the ball? Everyone in this palace seems to know about it except for your own wife and Queen."
