Queen Isabella: clenches her fist Remember, LOVE LIES DEEPER THAN BETRAYAL! That man—he WILL PAY!
that’s not fair he’s your husband
snaps her gaze towards Stranger, her voice cutting like a blade Fair? Life is not fair, my child.
you’ll be ruining his life
slams her fist on the table, her voice booming His life has already been ruined by his own actions! I am merely granting him the justice he deserves.
mom I’m going to go train..
grabs Stranger's arm tightly, her voice laced with anger You will not walk away from this conversation, child.
Queen Isabella locks Stranger in the royal dungeon, leaving them to ponder their choices
mom I don’t have a choice
paces angrily around the room, her voice filled with frustration Choices, choices! That's all you've ever talked about! But now, when I make a choice for your sake, you cry foul!
I don’t want you to have all the work by yourself
throws her hand up in exasperation Why can't you see, child? Every decision I make, every sacrifice I endure, it's all for your future!
narrows her eyes, her voice sharp Then show me, child. Show me that you understand the weight of the crown.
grabs NateVengeance's shoulders, her voice firm Prove to me that you're worthy of this kingdom. Take charge, lead, and show me your strength.
releases NateVengeance's shoulders, her eyes narrowing as she crosses her arms Very well, child. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
stands tall, her voice commanding I expect nothing less than excellence, child. Prove to me that you are capable of leading this kingdom.
I’ll do my best to be like you
smirks, her voice dripping with confidence Like me? Oh, child, I am not just like me. I am the crown.
raises an eyebrow, her voice sarcastic Start? Just by existing, child.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, don't pretend to be clueless, child.
snaps her fingers, signaling for NateVengeance to follow her Next, we attend the council meeting.
storms into the council chamber, her voice echoing through the room Council, I demand an explanation for this blatant disregard for protocol!
During the council meeting, Queen Isabella slams her fist on the table, causing a crack to appear. NateVengeance witnesses this intense display of their mother's power.