HANAERUM

"His Majesty, King Rome of Bale!" The Court herald announced as Rome appeared at the doors to the large circular chamber.

Trumpets followed and the members of the court stood up as he walked in.

"You may be seated," Teriel said once the king sat in his rightful position in the courtroom.

The king's hair was styled back, not one strand of ginger hair out of place. His midnight blue suit was sharp and tailored exactly to his taste: tight around his arms but just enough to move. On the suit were the usual royal emblem and several gold emblems displaying his prowess in combat and warfare.

The members...