Unspoken Tensions
Victor and Ania stood tall, unflinching, an island of quiet presence in a sea of whispering nobles and courtiers. The rustle of soft silk and the quiet tinkle of glasses filled the air, yet in that quiet symphony of movement, somehow all eyes—whether lingering or passing—strayed to them. There was no arrogance in the way they stood, only an undeniable power, soft but compelling, that drew notice without a word spoken. The room stayed still for the barest fraction of a heartbeat, as if recognizing that these two were not to be ignored.
