Chapter 429. A Final

DOVE

Jacob always looked imposing. A true king, the very image of strength, power, and respect. Every time I looked at him, I was amazed, the effect never wore off. I felt my eyes well up with tears again with emotion.

We were all there. The children were further away, I didn’t want them to hear the news that someone was dead.

It was not appropriate for my little ones. I wanted to keep them as far away as possible from the traumas they could suffer. They had too much to deal with everything they had to live each day.

“I’m sorry.” Eussim stared at me, his eyes sad.

Fabricio took the floor. Anxiety coursed through my body abruptly. I felt my pulse quicken. I thought of Karl again. Although I didn’t like him, I was praying that he wasn’t dead.

“Count Fabricio takes the floor. Welcome and well received the nobles who now listen to his words and may the king and queen always be blessed.” they announced, in the customary formal tone.

I felt vulner