The Blackmare king did not continue immediately. Instead, his gaze shifted briefly toward the others present in the tent, lingering just long enough to make his meaning clear before he spoke.
"You said," he began, his tone steady, directed at King Highmoor, "that when this discussion happens, it should be in private."
The reminder was calm, but deliberate.
King Highmoor held his gaze for a moment, then gave a slow nod. "I did."
There was no hesitation after that.
He turned slightly, addressing those beside and behind him without raising his voice. "Leave us."
The order was simple, but absolute.
