Excitement filled Evie's heart. She could not believe she was going to meet Queen Beatrice already!
But Evie's reaction was completely the opposite for the three men who were before her. At that moment, the three almost looked like they were children afraid to death of getting caught by their mother while doing something naughty. Except that Gideon's panic seemed to be more internal compared to his two friend who were openly showing their panic. Kione was already pacing back and forth, pinching his chin as if he was thinking so damned hard on what excuses he could churn out before the queen. Azrael on the other hand looked like he wanted to escape then and there, as he looked anxiously out the window.
"Don't even think about disappearing, Gideon," Kione threatened, as he halted. "We're not going to cover for you this time. And even if you threaten us, don't forget this other Queen next to us will reveal everything."
