Ryder
Father has invited us to his throne room for some discussion. I wonder what this is about again. I am so used to him shouting, I will not be surprised if he decides to just lash out at me this time.
I reach the throne room, my head already playing out our conversation.
I exhale deeply before pushing the doors open, revealing my father, and Ashwin already seated.
I roll my eyes. Always trying to play the good boy.
"You are late Astraeus," my father's voice booms.
"Sorry," I mumble going to take my seat.
When I settle down, I look up at him, "Why did you call us here?"
He clears his throat, but still does not say anything afterward. My eyes meet with Ashwin's, then I quickly look away.
What does he want to say? I can already feel the tension building up. My heart begins to hammer against my rib cage, a cold sweat breaks out on my forehead, my hands are trembling slightly.
Am I.. nervous?
"I am stepping down from the throne soon," he finally drops the bomb.
