Lumina made her way to the royal physician's chambers, with the recent rumors following her every step.
The story of Aurelia's punishment had spread through the palace like wildfire, and while part of her felt proud that the King had finally acted, there was no comfort in knowing Ashen had been dragged into the fallout.
It unsettled her that her husband had suffered for something she had done, and even worse that they were being forced to keep silent about it.
The thought that such a thing had been happening right under the King's nose gnawed at her.
His favored son continued to shine while Ashen had been pushed into the shadows for so long that he had learned to stay there.
With Stella's help, Lumina lowered herself carefully into the cushioned chair waiting for her.
"My lady," Stella called, adjusting the hem of Lumina's gown. "My lord has asked me to stay outside today. If you need anything, one word and I will be here."
