Chapter 55 - 54 - A Bed for Three
The young couple quickly climbed down from the bed. With stiff and nervous movements, they stood and hastily adjusted their clothes before walking toward Ashtoria, who stood tall at the edge of the room.
Armand stepped forward slightly and bowed respectfully. His gaze flicked toward the two unfamiliar figures standing calmly behind the queen—a man in worn-out clothes and a young girl with a naive yet weary face.
"Your Majesty," he said in a controlled voice, "please forgive us for not being able to welcome you properly. We’ve been very busy today... and somewhat overwhelmed with all the wedding arrangements."
Ashtoria didn’t respond, she simply stared.
Armand continued, "So you requested three rooms? Are the other two for... them?" He emphasized the last word politely, though there was clear doubt in his tone.
Ashtoria gave a brief nod.
Brigitta, standing beside her husband, also stole a glance at the two mysterious guests. Her eyes were full of questions.
"If I may ask..." Armand continued, more cautiously this time, "who are they, Your Majesty?"
Ashtoria fell silent for a moment, as if weighing her answer. Then she spoke, calm and resolute:
"My saviors."
The words dropped like a hammer in the room.