The king referring to Henry's mother and aunt as prisoners nearly pushed him over the edge. He felt himself clenching his fists. He was certain his knuckles would be white if they weren't covered with dark brown riding gloves.
From his right, he heard Commander Lothian utter, "Calm yourself, Henry," in a voice so quiet only he could hear it.
If Callum could keep himself together then Henry ought to be able to. He was equally as invested in the situation considering how important his mother was to the older knight.
Henry had to take a slow shaky breath and clench his jaw so he could hold on for a little longer and brace himself for the appearance of the women he held so dearly.
Both knights were truly tested when they started to hear chains clanking across the stone floor as Celia and Sylvia along with, to Henry's shock, the mage Hamill appeared at the edge of the throne room.
