AISLYN

When I enter the main hall, I notice that the hall is packed. Everyone seems to be present, including those of lower and higher ranks.

Only one person seems absent, Aila. She must still be recovering from the poison seeing how she's not in attendance.

The maid who accompanied me earlier scurried off to stand where the servants and those of lower ranks are positioned.

Helda catches my gaze and looks at me with worry, her expression is one of confusion and unmistakable concern.

She ...