Chapter 140: The Counsel of Nobles

The atmosphere in the grand chamber of the High Counsel of Nobles was tense and charged. Ornate chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting a glow over the room that was equal parts majestic and foreboding.

The long table at the center was flanked by plush chairs occupied by the most powerful figures in the kingdom. Each of them wore expressions ranging from guarded skepticism to outright disdain as Conor and Kerrigan entered, escorted by their dragoons.

Sorcha moved with practiced vigilance, her sharp eyes scanning every corner of the room, while Parker stood firmly at Conor’s side, his presence a reassuring wall of strength.

Conor’s gaze met Kerrigan’s briefly, a silent exchange of support and resolve. The two moved confidently to their seats, but there was no mistaking the undercurrent of tension that rippled through the room.

Aileana MacKenna, their press secretary, had met with them earlier in the day. She had prepped them for this exact moment, urging them to maintain compos