Meanwhile, in the Lazuli Palace, Inez stood in the middle of the enormous greenhouse this place was known for. She gazed up at the transparent high-ceiling, letting the moonlight filter through the glass and shine down on her.
"Your Highness, the crown prince's men had been on the move." A knight stood several feet away from behind her, bowing as he reported the current movements in both parties. "Until now, you've been neutral to the crown prince and the third prince. However, tonight will change the current in the royal court."
Inez remained silent as she took a deep breath, frowning when the thought of lavender crossed her mind. She had heard of what happened during the day in the inner palace, and only a fool wouldn't know whose doing it was.
That was Joaquin's declaration.
