The whole room was quiet when we reached the last step on the stairs, where Antonio stopped. I was quite taken back from his sudden loss of movement, but luckily I didn't fall like I feared I would. All eyes were on us. I tried to keep a calm and professional face but I wasn't sure if I succeeded.
"Allies, friends, family. I am grateful for your presence here tonight to celebrate my, and your, new Queen. Elena Hale." he said and turned his head to look at me. I met his gaze and smiled, but I still couldn't get the thought of the traitor out of my head. My worry was going to ruin this whole night.
Maybe Antonio noticed my worry, maybe he didn't.
"Let us have music, food and good company tonight." Antonio finished in a strong and confident voice. The people with us hollered of a
