#Chapter42 The High Priest

Violet’s POV We’d made it to the waiting area just outside of the hall and behind some curtains so that none of the guests would see me when I heard Theodore’s voice. The soft murmur of everyone inside came to an abrupt halt, and I straightened in my spine, leaning to hear what was going on. A knot of unease twisted in my stomach. Why would Theodore call a halt to things? I looked over at Kincaid and Lily. Lily stepped out to go see what was going on. I waited a few moments before Lily came back. “There’s been a delay.” She shrugged. “Theodore called for it, apparently there’s something going on at the altar… something about the priest I think…. Though you’ll be happy to know that His Majesty and his family look oddly happy.” I went still. Happy, hm? I glanced at Helena who pursed her lips. We’d talked about my suspicions about Owen. I hadn’t gotten to talk to Lily about it yet, but Kincaid knew. Switching out the priest was an easy way to undermine the ceremony. Of course non