Everything happened all at once in a blur and simultaneously in slow motion. Everyone knew who the King's right-hand man was, and all eyes turned to the knight, who remained impassive even now. Evanna's heart thumped wildly in her chest. She could hear herself breathing as her head pulsed and betrayal speared her heart.
The place was in an uproar. The Queen started to snicker until she felt Loraven's glare and was smacked in the face, essentially knocking her out. Evanna's mind worked enough to stop her mother from doing anything worse to Eleanor. The nobles continued to talk louder, each trying to get the King to listen or anyone to listen to them speak. At the same time, Osian ordered the guards to take Sir Hugh in.
