Ashen walked in, shoulders tight, eyes like flint, he had dropped his wife off at Lord Drex's chambers before coming to the palace to see his father.
King Aden sat at the high table, face stony, until Ashen walked inside and stood to the side, with his head bowed.
"Your Highness…"He greeted and King Aden gestured for him to rise.
"This is my report," Ashen let out and the king aides collected it from him handing it to him.
Ashen found his way quietly to sit as King Aden went through the report, several expressions played on his face as she read this.
King Aden's jaw clenched as he rubbed his hands together to hide the tremor of anger. "I trusted him," the king said without looking up. "I trusted everyone around him and this is what happened."
Ashen looked straight at his father. "Your Highness, can I leave now… I.." but King Aden slammed his fist against his throne, shutting him up immediately.
"Leave.." King Aden gestured to his aide who quickly bowed and left.
