Chapter 71

Ducan's p.o.v

I walked into the throne room with Eleanor next to me.

The generals all stood looking at us. Some seemed in shock while some looked calm.

The ancient witch stood on the left side of my throne as usual and Ose on the right.

As I approached them, they gave me a bow and then stood upright.

"My wife will be joining this meeting, so shall we begin," I said when I sat on the throne.

A few murmurs and gasps immediately broke out.

"Eleanor," I called softly then extended my hand to her.

There was only one throne and there were no chairs to sit on. The meeting was going to take hours unless one of the generals had a great plan and strategy. I didn't want her to stand because she was going to be tired.

She hesitated but took my hand and moved closer.

"Sit," I whispered softly.

She looked at me with a deep frown and then glanced behind her.

"I don't think they want me here." She whispered under her breath.

I was sure everyone in the room had heard because we all had a s