"Thank you." They both responded, bowing their heads back.

He then retreated into the shadows as they slowly made their way out the door and made their way towards the throne room.

Roman and Celine walked together silently, exchanging glances occasionally. Neither of them uttered a word until they arrived at the doors of the throne room. The two of them entered and bowed before walking towards their respective seats.

Once they were seated, they heard footsteps coming towards the both of them. They looked up to see their parents approaching them from behind, smiling at them kindly.

"Good afternoon Celine." Their mother greeted.

"Good afternoon." Celine replied simply, returning...