The moment Veda stepped onto the stage and took his seat beside the Head, applause erupted once again throughout Castle Hall Grandus.
The sound rolled across the enormous hall like waves crashing against a shore.
Guests stood from their seats.
Servants paused their movements.
Even some of the guards stationed around the hall joined in the applause.
For many of them, they had just witnessed the rise of the newest Young Lord of Ashenlocke.
Veda stopped before Valentin and bowed respectfully.
His movements were neither hurried nor arrogant, then he sat down on the seat prepared beside the Head of the family.
The seat that symbolized his new position.
His new responsibility.
Nickolas and Cole immediately moved into position.
The two stood beside Stoke, who remained behind the seats of both the Head and the Heir.
Their expressions carried obvious pride.
