After Lauren talked with Julian, she went upstairs to go to the King's office. Back when her father was still the ruler, she never had a chance to step inside the royal office. Apart from being a female child who was believed to have no knowledge of court affairs, she was the least favored among the King's children.
Two servants awaited outside the double doors and when they saw her coming, they were quick to open them.
The first thing Lauren noticed upon entering the royal office was the tall shelves at the east filled with state books and loads of paper. The room had a high ceiling and seemed to be bigger than the royal family's bedchambers. On the west was a large desk where Alec was. He lifted his gaze to her the moment she entered.
