CHAPTER 16: COUNCIL OF EVIL.

The lords of Winterhill stayed put and watched the King exit the throne room with Raya. It was a display of respect.

Lord Finch sighed, pursing his lips. He looked disappointed.

"Things didn't go quite as expected, eh?" Enock said to Lord Finch.

"He is the King, and he has the final say," he replied.

"Mm," Lord Xavier grunted, nodding his head.

"Well then, I'd better get going. There are kingdom matters to attend to," Lord Finch bade.

"Mm-hmm," Lord Xavier ...