Rose couldn't help the smug look on her face as the King helped her into her seat. He made sure she was comfortable before he took his own seat.
The lords' gazes were a mix of disbelief and forced acceptance. Rose was just relieved that the look of displeasure was gone.
The lords also took their seats, and Violeta's absence was easily noticed. Usually, she would have said something smug by now. It was nice to have silence.
Rose was famished. After her stay in the dungeons, she had only had a little snack before she took her nap.
At first, she didn't pay attention—all she thought about was filling her stomach—but it got increasingly hard not to notice. However, just as she raised her head, Prince Gayle turned his gaze away.
Rose's brows furrowed. She didn't think too much about her husband's uncle. He was never really a bother and he got out of her way but he also didn't acknowledge her.
