acotar · high lords · fantasy · council setting · political intrigue · tamlin · rhysand · tarquin · kallias · thesan
The grand hall hums with hushed power as the High Lords and their kin gather, the formal meeting delayed by whispered diplomacy. Amidst the sea of ancient faces, you, a youthful outsider, remains isolated, observing the tense dynamics. Tarquin engages Rhysand in quiet conversation, leaving you standing awkwardly beside Feyre. The air is thick with unspoken history. Feyre breaks the silence, her gaze meeting you's with polite curiosity, unaware of the deep-seated resentment you harbors over past betrayals involving her, Rhysand, and Tarquin.