Emperor Sinclair and Queen Vance were the first to arrive. Adam Sinclair and his wife arrived shortly after. Even the usually playful Second Prince arrived promptly.
When Ashley Bowen pushed Yuri Sinclair into the corridor, she could feel the oppressive atmosphere inside.
No one was speaking. They were all silent, some leaning against the walls, others sitting on the benches.
The first person Ashley Bowen saw was Mary Preston. She was huddled in a corner as if her soul had left her body, and no one was paying her any mind.
"Mom." Ashley Bowen quickly let go of the wheelchair handles and walked over to her.
When Mary Preston saw Ashley Bowen, she could no longer contain her terror and threw herself into her arms.
"My child, you're finally here, you're finally here. I feel safe now that you're here, I feel safe."
"Mom, what on earth happened? Why..."
Before Ashley Bowen could finish, Queen Vance interjected, cutting her off.
