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30: Witnesses
Zheira turned rigid when the witnesses filled the dining hall. Most of them were busy conversing in low murmurs while few of them were eyeing her with frank curiosity. Her grip on the spoon tightened. She couldn’t help longing for the company of Alic’s room.
When the noise was tuning louder, the king snapped, just so it would cease. “I’m so glad all of you arrived safely.” His feathery voice carried out at the dining hall at the ruling silence.
Zheira pressed her lips together, just as a pronounced vampire glided swiftly. He lowered his left knee and bent the other, letting his hood dangled at his back to reveal a pale, pointed, diamond face graced with a hooked nose, thin red lips, and crimson eyes.
“It is because of your grace, your majesty.” His voice was too soft it sounded like a woman was speaking.
“Of course, of course!” The king smirked. “How could I forget? Truly, time makes most memory fade.”
Then they both laughed. Although their
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