534 Making Amends (1/2)

The royals took their seats again and Kan stepped back into the shadows. Tea was served and was poured for them while everyone digested what had happened.

”We should discuss the games. I noticed that Kyera did not have any kills from the hunt. Unfortunately this will disqualify her from performing at the dance.” Queen Kira pointed out as she stirred her tea with a silver spoon. Kyera looked over at them and realization hit her. Where was her trunk? There was no way Sansor forgot to load her trunk.

”That isn't true. I had quite a few kills, my trunk should have been unloaded with the others. Perhaps it's still in the carriage?” Kyera asked feeling a prickle in her heart. There was something that didn't feel right. The guard and servants at Frost Land were so efficient… they wouldn't have missed a trunk.

”No, I checked the cold carriage. It was empty.” Bastil replied and Kan frowned leaving the room. She was starting to feel the pressure of being out of her safety zone.

”Kyera did well during the hunt. We all saw her kills after the bears.” Lalia pointed out as she realized what was going on.

”That doesn't matter. According to the rules she must present her kills to be cooked for the feast.” Damar spoke softly and sighed as if it hurt him to say so. He flinched as Melania opened up to speak.

”He is right… the rules are clear. Is there any way we can send for the forgotten trunk?” Melania asked carefully. They had both spent their lives protecting the law… it couldn't be forsaken now. That would open doors they were not willing to unlock.

”I am afraid the cooks are already busy with their tasks. If the meat arrived she would have to cook it herself before the ball. Same as a Princess returning late from the hunt.” Empress Vivian replied, sipping her tea thoughtfully. There was no true reason to disqualify her.

”I will do what I can do.” Kyera agreed, knowing this was the best outcome. ”I will go retrieve the trunk.”

Clovis frowned. ”No. It isn't good for you or the baby to travel again so soon. I have ridden Ivory before, I am sure she won't mind giving me another ride.” He replied, tone both gentle and protective.

”You would have to ask her, but I'm sure she wouldn't mind. However, is that allowed?” Kyera turned to Damar and Vivian curious as to who would answer. She was making it clear she would submit to their law.

”Yes. As long as you send him to gather them or your guard escorts the trunk your kill will count.” Empress Vivian agreed offering a smile. If Kyera had ignored the law, or demanded perhaps she would have argued. The laws still fell to her lap in the end and there was no law against it.