Ridge POV
The rush around the room at the announcement that the king was on his way was maddening; even Dad had tension rolling off him at first, before he gained control of himself.
We weren't prepared for them to visit us so suddenly.
It must be urgent.
What did they find?
My mind was racing in loops as I tried to piece together what I knew and the possible scenarios that followed. None of them made much sense, but that's because I only had part of the picture. You can come up with all sorts of things when you don't have the whole story.
They arrived with loud stomping footsteps, grim faces, and ever alert, taking in everything as armed guards walked in, looked around, and bowed to Robynne. I put that down to respect for saving the king's life. She will have risen even further in
