The silence inside the ceremonial hall stretched on for so long that even the crackling flames from the chandeliers became noticeable.
Every pair of eyes shifted between me and the Empress, trying to decide whether they had heard correctly.
Lady Adrianna Deor, would be the woman who would oversee the ladies competing for Nathan's hand?
Their thoughts were so loud.
This was exactly the position I wanted. I wanted to above the candidates .
Without waiting for anyone to invite me forward, I stepped away from my place among the nobles. The crowd instinctively parted before me. No one dared stand in my path.
I could feel hundreds of curious gazes following me as I walked through the centre of the ceremonial hall.
I caught Father's eyes and his confidence from moments ago had disappeared without a trace.
I continued forward until I reached the marble steps leading to the Imperial dais. A servant hurried over, intending to help me climb them.
