Matthias entered the courtroom and went to Alec who was presiding over a court meeting. After hearing a few words from his subordinate, he dismissed the ministers and made his way to the east wing. Matthias told him that the guards heard shattering noises inside the Queen Dowager's chamber where Lauren was. None of the guards dared to involve themselves in the matters between royals, so they didn't know what was happening.
When Alec arrived outside Thalia's room, the door opened and Lauren went out before he could step inside.
Alec was quick to scan her if there was any trace of violence in her body, thinking that she got into a fight with Thalia. He was relieved when he didn't smell blood from her.
"Why are you here?" The grim look on Lauren's face let Alec know that her mood had turned sour after meeting her stepmother.
When Alec didn't answer, Matthias who was standing close behind Alec spoke, "His Majesty was worried-"
