Queen Kehlani hurried to the Great Hall, her lady-in-waiting finding hard to keep up with her.
She had just been summoned by the King's Council. it was impromptu and she had no chance to change to look her best before them or even prepare her mind. she had never met them and she was a young Queen and she could easily be disposed of and a new Queen would be reinstated by the snap of their fingers.
They arrived at the mahogany doors of the Great Hall and Kehlani came to an abrupt halt, breathing heavily.

"Go in, My lady" Sara smiled, urging her in. partly trying to ease her nervousness "you look terrified...they don't bite... well technically they do...because...