Chapter 4
Beyta did not slam the doors at the palace but members of the court, the servants, and subjects would swear she did. Just not within her hearing.
The nobles meeting with the king in his hall jumped when she entered and “pulled” the door shut. She still carried the aura of queen. Although Malo was their monarch, they knew better than not to treat her with the same reverence and honor as they did when she reigned with her husband.
From the hard set expression on her face, she let them know they did not want to be present when she spoke to her son. Beyta issued an unspoken command their company was no longer needed. Whatever business they had with the king could wait.
They bowed to her as they hurried out of the room.
“What, Mother?” Malo mumbled in irritation. He sat slumped i
