Ezra
I had absolutely no choice but to follow Allen. When he got that dark, unyielding look in his eyes, arguing with him was like trying to reason with a rock.
Before we left the feast, Allen led me up to the raised royal platform, holding my waist tightly in his firm, warm grip. He raised his free hand, signaling for the audience to be quiet. The joyous chatter and music gradually died down as hundreds of eyes turned toward their King.
"Tonight has been the absolute pinnacle of my life," Allen spoke, his deep voice effortlessly carrying over the silent audience, filled with so much authority and raw sincerity. "I want to thank every single one of you present tonight, nobles, guards, servants, and citizens of Aethelgard, for sharing in our boundless joy and being a part of our ultimate happiness. As my gift to you, every single attendee will be going home tonight with a full royal escort to ensure your absolute safety and full bags of food supplies and cash."
