They watched the door where the sound of footsteps was coming from. The tension in the room only increased, and Tiber felt as if his muscles were now flexing like wires.
The footsteps got nearer and nearer before, eventually, shadows darkened the doorway.
Five people entered, but attention was focused on the first two who led the group. From their dressing alone, Tiber knew they must be two of the heirs.
The two of them were talking to each other without even looking at the room. It was as if they didn't even know that they'd entered the throne room. Even though their steps slowed, they kept talking to each other, disregarding everyone else as if they did not matter.
Flagbearer Takoda, standing behind them, seemed on the edge of walking over to them and demanding their attention.
But the one attendant standing behind each heir was scanning the room for any threat.
