Chapter 449: A Princess In Rage
As the men entered the throne hall, Callis and Elis were left in the hallway. The door closed shut, and its thickness ensured that no sound emerged from inside.
Time passed slowly, each second making the wait feel interminable. From standing firmly to leaning against the wall and now pacing back and forth, the Mederian Princess could not hide her anxiousness.
Elis, however, appeared composed as she stood patiently. Of course, that was merely a façade. Inside, various thoughts brewed in her mind, filled with all manner of possibilities. The only thing that allowed her to maintain her calm was Kiev’s comforting words before he left. For his sake, she knew she ought not to show her fear.
"God, I can’t take it anymore!" Callis’s voice suddenly erupted, breaking the oppressive silence in the hallway.
Even the royal guards, usually stationed outside the throne hall, had been dismissed, convincing her that something of utmost importance and discretion was being discussed inside. It seemed none of the unrelated parties were meant to be present.
Elis flinched at Callis’s shout, prompting the Mederian Princess to realise her mistake. "Forgive me! I didn’t mean to startle you," she apologised. "I’m just... arghh!"
A frustrated grunt escaped her lips. The uncertainty of being kept away from the reason for the audience was excruciatingly tense.
If only she could burst in and lead herself inside at will. She might have done so if she were still the Mederian Princess, regarded as the King of Cassian’s honoured guest. However, now married to Rafe, she was subject to King Kyden’s authority without question.
"Why don’t you go and freshen up a bit? That might help you feel better," Elis suggested.
The notion made sense to Callis. Her nervousness had caused her to hold her bladder for far too long, and now it felt like it might burst. A quick visit to the privy and a splash of water on her face could certainly improve her mood.
"You’re right," Callis agreed. "Why don’t we go together? I can’t leave you alone here."