Addison almost wanted to laugh seeing the barely concealed fury on some of the nobles' faces.
The reactions alone made it obvious how deeply her parents' actions had struck them.
This public display of generosity was far more than a simple celebration; it was a calculated political move. By openly sharing provisions with the citizens and strengthening the royal family's image among the masses, the Alpha King and Queen were clearly preparing for something.
It was obvious to anyone intelligent enough to read between the lines that the royal couple had already sensed the growing movements within the shadows and had quietly begun taking countermeasures of their own.
And that realization unsettled many people.
The sharper and more politically aware nobles could immediately see the shift in strategy and understood the danger behind it. Once the hearts of the citizens completely leaned toward the crown, opposing the royal family would become significantly harder.
