Lucian’s POV I looked at each of them, waiting to hear what they summoned me for. The council is made up of ministers and their assistants, but when they sit to deliberate on important matters, only ministers come. This one is called the Interim council, also known as the Intervening council. They are afforded the power to rule over matters of importance in the kingdom, to correct anomalies and give advice where necessary. Ultimately, the decision belongs to me, the King. Two minutes passed and no one talked. They were all looking at each other as if wondering who would speak first. This was something else. ‘These grown babies called me here for this?’ I scoffed internally. Did you all call me here just so you can be busy looking into each other’s eyes? I actually had better things to d